Join Philharmonic Wind Orchestra on 24 March for an evening of Belgian music, presented in partnership with the Embassy of Belgium in Singapore and the Delegation of the European Union to Singapore.
Led by Maestro Robert Casteels, PWO will bring you a truly exciting programme of music from Belgium, ranging from vintage wind repertoire to popular songs to contemporary creations. This concert features the Singapore premiere of From Ancient Times by internationally acclaimed Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost, and culminates in the world premiere of Symphony nr 6 by Belgium-born Singaporean composer and conductor Robert Casteels. Also joining us on stage are solo soprano Tanya Sen, who will be singing five Belgian songs arranged specially for this occasion, and solo trombonist Sam Armstrong performing Colors for trombone and band by Bert Appermont.
Date: 24th March 2024 (Fri), 7:30pm
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
You can book your tickets here:
Programme
From Ancient Times
Singapore premiere
Jan Van der Roost
Colors
for trombone and band
Bert Appermont
Sam Armstrong, solo trombone
Five Songs from Belgium
arr. Alexander Oon, Ong Jiin Joo, Ralph Emmanuel Lim
Tanya Sen, solo soprano
Je t’aime - Lara Fabian
Je kunt niet zonder de anderen - Zjef Vanuytsel
La valse à mille temps - Jacques Brel
Dag Vreemde Man - Ann Christy
Papaoutai - Stromae
Symphony nr 6
for large wind orchestra and organ
Four Temperaments
world premiere
Robert Casteels