Music Without Borders

PROGRAM

• Southerly Echoes · Diurnal Soundscapes — Zhang Yibei

• Clouds Leave No Trace— Huang Chao

• Resonance and Trajectory —  Ma Jia Lin

Established in 2007, Ding Yi is Singapore’s most prodigious Chinese chamber ensemble and the pioneer of the two major local Chinese music events, the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival and the composition competition and symposium – Composium. The ensemble has captivated audiences with its distinctive approach to music-making and dedication to showcasing a vast repertoire that ranges from traditional Chinese music to contemporary interpretations and cross-genre works, and collaborated with prominent Chinese musicians including Min Huifen, Lu Chunling, Gong Yi and Feng Shaoxian in many concerts, receiving accolades from critics and audiences alike.

Ding Yi is also a proud recipient of its third Chinese Cultural Contribution Award in 2019 and the National Arts Council Major Company Scheme since 2016.

PERFORMERS

Conductor and Chief Artistic Mentor of Ding Yi Music Company

Tsung Yeh

Ding Yi Chinese Ensemble

Fred Chan Hong Wei 陈宏伟 (Huqin 胡琴)
Chua Yew Kok 蔡友国 (Pipa 琵琶)
Yvonne Tay 郑怡雯 (Guzheng 古筝)
Shen Zhen-Xiang 沈振翔 (Dizi/Xiao 笛子/箫)
Soh Swee Kiat 苏瑞杰 (Gaoyinsheng 高音笙)
Low Yik Hang 刘峰华 (Percussion 打击乐)

String Quartet

Sreewan Wathawatana (Violin I)
Pattarawadee Thiwwatpakorn (Violin II)
Thanpapon Prinyakul (Viola)
Smatya Wathawathana (Cello)