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New Sights is a Fellowship Programme designed for composers by The Straits Ensemble to create new intercultural works of music, with a focus on the process towards creation. Fellows go through a rigorous programme of talks, performances, lectures, site visits and mentorship. They will then premiere their compositions with The Straits Ensemble.<\/p>\n
Featured fellows\/composers: Gu Wei, Germaine Goh, Jazreel Low, Tan Tiag Yi, Ong Ping Din and Chan Xin Tong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Straits Ensemble<\/strong> is a musical collective that champions Singapore cultural music exchanges, influenced by the ever-changing global music landscape and jazz sensibilities. With an instrumentation that embodies\u2019 Singapore\u2019s cultural sound, The Straits Ensemble navigates the rich tapestry of Singapore\u2019s heritage and taps on a global kampung spirit to celebrate diversity. Playing a repertoire of original compositions, reimagined folk tunes and more, the ensemble\u2019s range of expression run from tender nuances to high energy, driving rhythms.<\/p>\n