2003 - 2

Location: Petaling Jaya
Posting: Peter Brown live! With special guests Az A Samad on 23 Dec 2003, Reza on 30 Dec 2003 and Rina on 6 Jan 2004. Shows start at 9.00 pm. Venue: Pauls's Place, 105M, Jalan SS21/1A, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (above "Much More" pub). Free admission! For more info mailto [email protected]

Location: Petaling Jaya
Posting: Unplugged At Paulies! Featuring Broken Scar, Alias, Auburn & Dragon Red on 8 Dec 2003 / Rina, Niche, Doze & Superbar on 9 Dec 2003 / Ariff Akhir, Moodswings, Shelley Leong & Y2K on 10 Dec 2003 / Soft Touch, Triple6Poser, Flatline & Az A Samad on 11 Dec 2003 / Azmyl Yunor, X-Cited Screamers, Jerome Kugan, Mojo Pin & Saer Ze on 12 Dec 2003. Venue: Pauls's Place, 105M, Jalan SS21/1A, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (above "Much More" pub). Admission RM3 per night! View flyer at www.geocities.com/khaimano/unpluggedatpaulies.jpg . For more info mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: T'ang Quartet featuring Japanese Pianist Noriko Ogawa at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 24 Nov 2003. Feature classical music of Dmitri Shostakovich, Joseph Haydn and Johannes Brahms. Highlight of the programme will be Brahms� Piano Quintet in F minor Op 34 which will feature renowned concert pianist Noriko Ogawa. Tickets at $51, $41, $36, $26 &$21. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Tour Of The Orient - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. At the Esplanade Concert Hall on 12 Nov 2003 (7:30 pm). Kees Bakels will conduct a programme featuring violinist Leonidas Kavakos performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto. Also includes Mozart's 'Overture to The Magic Flute' and de Falla's 'El Sombrero de Tres Picos (The Three Cornered Hat)'. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece 'Turandot' in all its costumed splendour. At the Esplanade Concert Hall on 6 & 8 Nov 2003 (7:30 pm). This breathtaking opera will feature the Savonlinna Opera Festival (Finland) cast and chorus, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and River Valley High School Choir. English subtitles. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Amir Yussof - LIVE at No Black Tie, 27 Jln.Mesui Off Jln.Nagasari (behind the Istana Hotel), Bukit Bintang, KL. Watch him perform tunes from signature albums such as 'Aquarius' , 'Altered Native' and 'Some of this is Real'. Featuring a line-up of guest artists and musicians. 17 & 18 Oct 2003 at 10.00 pm. Admission is RM35. Get a signed copy of the remastered "Some of This is Real' album for RM30. Available at the show. For info call 03-21488110 or mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: 'Third Asian Film Symposium' from 7 - 11 Oct 2003 at The Substation Guinness Theatre, Singapore. This year, features and shorts from Korea, Malaysia, China, Thailand and Singapore. 7 Oct 2003 (8.00 pm) Talk: Malaysia New Wave: Independent & Guerilla Filmmaking by James Lee. Screening: Room To Let. 8 Oct 2003 (8.00 pm) Talk: Independent Spirit in Thai Filmmaking by Chalida Uaburungjit, Thai Film Foundation. Screening: Thailand shorts. 9 Oct 2003 (8.00 pm) Screening: Family Project: House of a Father. Screening: Singapore shorts. 10 Oct 2003 (8.00 pm) Screening: Malaysia shorts. 11 Oct 2003 (2.00 pm/ 4.00 pm/ 6.00 pm) Screening: The Singapore Short Story Project (Special Edition). (7.30 pm) Q & A. (8.00 pm) Screening: Kou & Jordy. Screening: Jia Zhuang Mei Gan Jue (Shanghai Women) Tickets: $6. Call The Substation at 6337 7535 for information.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: 'Back to the Old Days volume II' at Prodigy (ex Zodiac), 12 & 13 Block C, 1st Floor, Menara Berjaya Prudential, Jln. Walter Grenier (behind KL Plaza), Kuala Lumpur on 4 Oct 2003 from 2.00 pm featuring One Buck Short, Silent Prayer, X-cited Screamers, Estranged, Soft Touch, Prana, Triple 6 Poser, Qings & Kueens, 4 Side Slippers, Mumster and D_va. Ticket RM12 (inclusive of soft drink). Further info from Lemang Music (03) 2095 3045 / (019) 368 8130 or mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: Philharmonia Orchestra of London. At the Esplanade Concert Hall on 25 Sep 2003 (7.30 pm). Featuring conductor/pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy and violinist Min Lee (Lee Huei Min). Programme: Mozart's 'Piano Concerto k271 in E flat major', Bruch's 'Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor' and Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: 'Acoustic Jam 13' at Actors Studio Bangsar, 3rd Floor Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur on 7 Sep 2003 from 6.00 pm - 11.00 pm featuring Gerard Singh, Jason Lo, Lurks, Mei Chern, Mia Palencia, Naked breed, Nitrus, Rehman Rashid, Ruhil, Soft Touch and other artistes to be announced. Ticket RM20. Further info from Lemang Music (03) 2095 3045 / (019) 368 8130 or mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: 'Tosca' by Giacomo Puccini. A gripping opera about love, lust, friendship and betrayal, also includes some of the great Italian composer's most unforgettable music. At the Victoria Theatre on 21 - 24 Aug 2003 (8 pm). Ticket $31, $51, $81 and $111. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: BHSO Delights. Featuring great themes and music from movies, musicals, broadway and popular favorites in the symphonic repertoire conducted by Yan Yin Wing. Programme includes excerpts from My Fair Lady, Grease, The Little Mermaid, King & I, The Lord of the Rings and many more. At the Esplanade Concert Hall on 23 Aug 2003 (7.30 pm). Tickets $18, $23, $31, $46, $66, $91 and $113.50. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Bunyi Gitar Festival. Two days of music on 9 & 10 Aug 2003 from 10.00 am - 10.00 pm featuring Roger Wang, Mia Palencia, Amir Yussof, Peter Brown and Markiza, Rafique Rashid, Meor & Sanskrita, Akademi Seni Kebangsaan, Kumar Kathigesu and many more. Festival taking place at Balai Seni Lukis Negara, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. (Three separate venues: Pentas Ruang Legar, Auditorium BSLN and the "Bunyi Gitar" Cafe). This event is supported and organised by Akademi Seni Kebangsaan, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Balai Seni Lukis, ROTTW, The Guitar Store, AER Amps, Maton Guitars and others. Further info from Lemang Music (03) 2095 3045 / (019) 368 8130 or mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: 'Tangos' by Luis Borda. Internationally acclaimed Argentinean guitarist and composer Borda will mesmerise you with the most sentimental, elegant and rhythmic tunes of modern tango. Performing with cellist Jost-H Hecker at the SCO Concert Hall on 6 Aug 2003 (8.15 pm). Ticket $26, $31, $41, $49 and $56. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Steaming! Stars Selena Tan, Pamela Oei and Emma Young as the Dim Sum Dollies. They'll be singing and dancing ala carbaret to keep your feet tapping and your hands clapping. At Jublilee Hall, Raffles Hotel from 15 Jul 2003 - 9 Aug 2003 (8.00 pm & 10.30 pm). Ticket $26 and $31 (Tue, Wed & Sun), $36 and $41 (Thu, Fri & Sat). Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Composer Series 111:Philip Sparke 'Dance Movement' at Singapore Conference Hall on 23 Jul 2003 (7.30 pm). The highlight for the evening will include a world premiere of an arrangement of Singapore folk songs in symphonic band style. Ticket $16 and $19. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: CHIJMES Jazz Series - Liquid at CHIJMES lawn, 30 Victoria Street on 20 Jul 2003 (6 pm - 8 pm). Three piece group performs jazz variants. Eddy Elias plays trumpet, Clinton Carnegie strums guitar and Steven Rufus on saxophone. Free.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Casual Concert - Young Artist's Showcase at Explanade Concert Hall on 20 Jul 2003 (5 pm). Featuring classical music by young musicians Abigail Sin and Chan Yoong Han such as Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, Op 21. Ticket $14 and $19. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Bay Beats 2003 at the Esplanade Waterfront from 18 Jul 2003 (7 pm) to 20 Jul 2003 (4 pm). Brings together 30 bands from around the world performing alternative works including The Gloria Record from the USA, Bandwagon from Japan and Bigred Moment from Singapore. Free. Visit www.esplanade.com for details.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Strategies by George Chua and Friends at The Blue Room, The Substation on 19 Jul 2003 (5 pm). Monthly presentation of experimental music organised by multi-disciplinary artist George Chua. Featuring performances by Yuen Chee Wai, Evan Tan and George Chua. Ticket $5. Call The Substation at 6337 7800 for information.