Cicada Zen

This weekend Siong Leng will be performing at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. 

Inspired by the brief and vibrant life of a cicada, Cicada Zen is an exploratory journey  that evokes reflection on the cycle of life. From the four seasons and the various stages of life.

Join us on this journey, let the music, paintings and dances charm your senses.

21 July 2012
2:3opm or 7:30pm

22 July 2012
7:30pm

The 2nd issue of the newsletter of Siong Leng Musical Association is available for viewing.

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New CD: The Dragon and its Phoenix

For the Nanyin fans, Siong Leng has just released a new CD, featuring Ms Cai Yu Jun and Mr. Cai Wei Biao from Stone Lion City Nanyin Ensemble. An album of beautiful songs and music.

Here is a small clip for you to listen to. The CD is available for sale - please contact slmusic@singnet.com.sg

Melodies from the Temple Courtyard

On 29 April, 2012, the Stone Lion Nanyin Ensemble performed in the Esplanade under the Sacred Music series. With supporting members from Siong Leng, the performance featured the use of Nanyin music in the Buddhist and Taoist rituals.

They were age-old traditions of China and on this day, a near-full capacity audience had the opportunity to observe the enactment of the rituals in the cool hall of the Esplanade.

Some of the younger members of Siong Leng were being trained by members of this Ensemble in China. On this day, they had a chance to show off what they had learnt. In the opening number, three young members from Siong Leng (in their 20s) playing with an almost 90 year old Nanyin member of the Stone Lion City Ensemble. With Mr. Wu Yan Zao playing the Erxian with Lyn on the Pipa, Cassandra on the Sanxian and MingXian on the Dongxiao, the music was ageless.

A Nanyin Workshop

On 24^th of March 2012, a group of French visitors came to Siong Leng Musical Association for a Nanyin & Liyuan Opera workshop. They were greeted with a short performance and a demonstration of the “sibao”. After which they were given each a ‘sibao’ to try out.

'Sibao' try out session

Next was the demonstrations on the different Liyuan Opera’s props particular the use of the horse whips and the water sleeves. The visitors were also invited to have a try on the props.

Lin Shao Ling Laoshi demonstrating the use of the horse whips

water sleeves

Note: Sibao are four flat pieces of wood where two are held in each palm and one could use them to clap or vibrate as well as for hitting each other to produce the different rhythms.

Siong Leng publishes a newsletter to keep members, friends, nanyin enthusiasts and supporters of activities in the Association. It is a first step of a long journey. Feedbacks - comments & suggestions - are most welcomed.

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Nanyin Ensemble from Stone Lion City to perform at Esplanade Recital Studio coming April

A few of the most respected Nanyin practitioners are flying in soon from Quanzhou Shishi, China to perform in Singapore for the first time, at Esplanade's Recital Studio.

The ensemble like many of its kind aims to preserce and transmit this art form to the next generation.

29th April 2012
5pm
70minutes, no intermission
Esplanade Recital Studio

Visit the link below to find out more about the ensemble and the performance!

http://www.tapestryofsacredmusic.com/2012/melodies.htm