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Esplanade Presents
Music
A Tale of Two Islands
An Esplanade Co-production
Ding Yi Music Company
(Singapore)
15 Jul 2025, Tue, 10am & 2.30pm
16 Jul 2025, Wed, 10am & 2.30pm
17 Jul 2025, Thu, 10am & 2.30pm
1hr 15mins
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Recital Studio
Synopsis
Join Ding Yi Music Company on an enchanting musical journey through the mystical legends of Singapore’s islands, as they bring to life the captivating stories of Sisters’ Islands and Kusu Island. This intriguing experience will transport students to a time when Singapore’s islands were rich with tales of love, bravery, and transformation.
Accompanied by a live traditional Chinese music ensemble, students will experience Singapore’s vibrant island folklore through dramatised stories while learning about the fascinating world of Chinese plucked string and woodwind instruments. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how a melody is crafted and observe different instruments performing together to create different soundscapes.
Join Ding Yi and PLAY with them on their musical island adventure!
Learning Objectives
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Discover instruments from the plucked and wind sections of a Chinese chamber ensemble
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Discover tales and legends behind Singapore’s offshore islands
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Appreciate how melody and harmony work together to tell a story
Accessibility
Assistive Listening
Recommended Age: 7 – 12 years old
Admission Age:
7 and above.
Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information
Ding Yi Music Company
Established in 2007, Ding Yi Music Company is Singapore’s most prodigious Chinese chamber music ensemble and a coterie of accomplished Chinese instrumentalists that trademark Singapore Chinese chamber music in both traditional and contemporary fields. 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.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Date & Time
Assistive Listening
15 Jul 2025, Tue
10am
Esplanade Recital Studio
2.30pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
16 Jul 2025, Wed
10am
Esplanade Recital Studio
2.30pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
17 Jul 2025, Thu
10am
Esplanade Recital Studio
2.30pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets & Prices
Schools
(All Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute)
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED Schools
For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschools and International Schools
To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Primary Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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