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OperaViva's Gala Dinner 2010 was held on Friday, 12 November 2010, 7.30pm at The Tanglin Club, Churchill Room with a full house.
The evening kicked off with our MC Frank DeMeglio inviting our committee chair Karen Koh to commence the evening’s programme. Followed by John Sharpley, one of our founding directors introduction to the *OperaViva Club and its activities. The evening proceeded with beautiful performances by Kristin Solverson, Melvin Tan, Gabrielle Maes, all accompanied by John Sharpley on piano and Mervyn Lee our young pianist. One of the highlights for the evening was International guest artiste, Tian Hao Jiang , from the Metropolitan Opera House, presentation accompanied by Dr Ling Ai Ee on piano. (Mr Tian will be performing his one-man show From Mao to the Met on 16 and 17 December 2010. Tickets from $25 are available at SISTIC)
The climax of the evening was a game of match-the-playing-cards lucky draw. Mr Prasenjit Duara our lucky winner walked away with the shared table prize of a 3 Nights and 4 Days stay at Villa Amala, Ubud, Bali generously sponsored by Mrs Tseng Ee Cheng. Our supportive guests also purchased all 30 pots of sponsored Golden Orchids at $100 a piece!
The evening was a success and OperaViva was able to reach its goal to raise funds to operate its bi-monthly appreciation program, the OperaViva Club* and its new Opera Incubator Project which focuses on mentoring aspiring opera writers/composers to create a new work.
Thank you to all our wonderful guests, donor and sponsors. The evening’s success was due to your presence and kind support!
* About the OperaViva Club…
OperaViva Club is made up of a family of individuals, from young students to mature adults, who already enjoy or wish to know more about opera. It promotes a friendly link through opera, both Baroque and Contemporary and music. Our next gathering is on Sunday 12 December 201 between 4 to 6pm. Join us for a wonderful afternoon. Call Christine at 94873448 for more details.
About OperaViva
OperaViva was incorporated in 2008 and it focuses on Baroque and Contemporary opera as well as on new works by Singaporean and other Asian composers / librettists. The Board is formed by individuals who share a common interest: they are passionate about performing art, appreciation and education of the form. OperaViva strives to make a difference to the music scene through a distinctive mix of production, drawing on our Asian origins, yet spanning the range of baroque to contemporary. OperaViva is a non-profit, charity and IPC registered organization providing tax exemptions for all donations received individually or through a corporation. For more information, please visit www.operaviva.com.sg
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On Friday, 6 November 2009, the elegant Churchill Room served as the backdrop for a night to remember, featuring Opera and Broadway performances by Stella Zhou, Kristin Symes, Chia Wee Kiat, Martin Ng, Leow Siak Fah and guest artiste, Nancy Yuen accompanied by Ling Ai Ee on piano. Local band – Rogan Josh had the guests dancing in their seats and on the open dance floor.
The evening’s sumptuous dinner was prepared by the award-winning Chef Louis Tay from the Tanglin Club and wines were sponsored by Frosts Food & Beverage.
For more information on Baroque Pearls and Broadway Gems 2010, email us at admin@operaviva.com.sg.
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The blending of two distinctive art forms and cultures into one precious evening..
"KANNAGI, the story of the Jewelled Anklet"
Proudly presented jointly by OperaViva Limited & Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society
in conjunction with the Sri Mariamman Temple
25th October 2009, performance from 7.30pm to 8.20pm
"Kannagi is a truly worthy effort, one befitting the complementary and alternative role that OperaViva plays in the small Singapore opera scene..."
- Dr Chang Tou Liang, 29th October 2009
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SYNOPSIS:
The virtuous and beautiful Kannagi, renowned for the ruby-anklets she wears, marries Kovalan, the handsome son of a rich merchant Kovalan. Their happy marriage is however short-lived as he has a karmic past which pursues him. He is easily ensnared by the beguiling courtesan and dancer Madhavi, betrays his wife, and has a daughter with Madhavi. Fortunately, he realizes his error, returns to his beloved wife and both decide to go on a redemptive journey to the city of Madurai . Here, Kovalan decides to sell one of Kannagi's anklets to help with their expenses. But it so happens that the Queen of Madurai has lost an anklet that nearly resembles the one Kannagi has. The person to whom Kovalan tries to sell of the anklet reports him as a thief and he is seized and killed on the King's instructions. In her anger and distress, Kannagi blames the rulers. The gods and goddesses, who have witnessed Kannagi's dilemma and empathized with her fidelity, go to her assistance by turning her into an avenging goddess. Kannagi is deified, acquires divine powers and destroys the rulers and their accomplices, and the city, which goes up in flames. In the end, however, after the torching of the city, Kannagi discovers forgiveness. Purged of all desires by fire, she becomes One with her enemies and the universe, proclaims Peace. To the refrain of Shantih, Shantih, she rises, still a goddess, reunites with her husband and is honoured.
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A rehearsal prior to the actual performance was held at one of our BOD Director – Mr Selvadurai's residence on 21 September 2009.
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