More Than Music’s popular music and wine pairing concerts are back with a bang, with a new wine selection from Little Farms and canapés from Creative Eateries. Get to know the hidden affinities and stories behind the music, complemented and enhanced by the unique characteristic of each wine. Savour the rich melodies, sparkling textures and lush harmonies of works by Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Paganini and more, guided by personal insights from the performers and a sommelier.
Be sure to stay after the main performance to hang out over more complimentary wine, canapés and special musical encores. Join us for an unforgettable evening of great music and great company, perfect for a holiday celebration!
Ecstasy ⋅ Fury ⋅ Grief ⋅ Bliss We make music to immortalise our love. From the joy of finding one’s soulmate to the anguish of the grave, music gives voice to the potency of our emotions and captures the triumphs and tragedies of life.
Abigail, Jun Hong and Pei-Sian reunite to explore Dvorak’s powerful Piano Trio in F minor, alongside other deeply personal works by Strauss, Sibelius and Tartini. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passionate music-making!
Strauss Violin Sonata in E flat major, Op.18 II. Improvisation Sibelius Malinconia, Op. 20 Tartini Violin Sonata in G Minor “The Devil’s Trill” Dvorak Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, Op. 65
Abigail Sin, piano Loh Jun Hong, violin Ng Pei-Sian, cello
More Than Music celebrates our 10th anniversary season with a thrilling programme of unabashed virtuosity and romanticism, bringing together fellow artists who have been part of the More Than Music family over the years. Pianists Albert Tiu and Abigail Sin join forces for one of the most iconic pieces for piano duo: Rachmaninov’s epic Second Suite for Two Pianos. An all-star strings dream team of Loh Jun Hong, Yang Shuxiang, Zhang Manchin, Wang Dandan, Ng Pei-Sian and Jamshid Saydikarimov take on Tchaikovsky’s soaring masterpiece: Souvenir de Florence.
Join us for an exciting celebration of music and friendship!
Concert Programme Brahms Scherzo from FAE Sonata for Piano and Violin Rachmaninov Suite No. 2 For Two Pianos Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence
Performers Abigail Sin, piano Albert Tiu, piano Loh Jun Hong, violin Yang Shuxiang, violin Zhang Manchin, viola Wang Dandan, viola Ng Pei-Sian, cello Jamshid Saydikarimov, cello
More Than Music is delighted to reunite with violist Wang Dandan and cellist Ng Pei-Sian for another musical adventure with Fairytales And Other Stories.
Let your imagination take flight with Schumann’s Märchenbilder (Fairytale Pictures) and Janácek’s Pohádka (Fairytale), as we step into romantic dreamworlds and revel in lush soundscapes. Our musical journey together will reach a climax with the Brahms Piano Quartet, with its radiant melodies and rousing gypsy-inspired finale that will sweep us all off our feet!
Join us for a magical evening of music and stories.
Performers: Loh Jun Hong, violin Wang Dandan, viola Ng Pei-Sian, cello Abigail Sin, piano
Programme: Sibelius Duo for violin & viola Schumann Märchenbilder (Fairytale Pictures) for viola & piano Janáček Pohádka (Fairy Tale) for cello & piano Stravinsky Danse Russe from Petrushka for violin and piano -Intermission- Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
More Than Music is delighted to present From Me To You, featuring our dear friend, cellist Ng Pei-Sian.
A musical postcard of home, a tribute to a hero, a love letter to music itself… From Me To You celebrates the power of music to speak directly to our hearts and communicate across distance and time. Beethoven’s sublime Archduke Trio anchors this programme, alongside music by Ravel and Martinu that inject fresh vigour into nostalgic memories.
Join us for an intimate evening of music-making and friendship!
Programme: Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello Martinu Cello Sonata No. 3 Beethoven Piano Trio, Op. 97 “Archduke”
Celebrate the synergy of chamber music with More Than Music! We reunite with old friends, cellist Ng Pei-Sian and violinist Yang Shuxiang, and welcome violist Martin Peh in a concert that features the musicians in different dynamic combinations. Schumann’s exuberant Piano Quintet anchors this programme, while Janacek’s “Intimate Letters” paints a picture of passionate, unrequieted love and Dvorak’s string writing tugs on our heartstrings.
We are delighted to be in good company, sharing this music with you once again!
Loh Jun Hong, violin Yang Shu Xiang, violin Martin Peh, viola Ng Pei-Sian, cello Abigail Sin, piano
Programme: Dvorak Terzetto for two violins and viola, 1st and 2nd movements Dvorak Silent Woods for cello and piano Janacek String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters”, 1st movement Schumann Piano Quintet
More Than Music is proud to present our video performances of the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas. This was a significant milestone and a dream come true for us, especially considering how all our live performances for 2020 were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Thank you so much for supporting More than Music. After much deliberation and discussion, we have regretfully decided to postpone “Shall We Dance” due to the current public health concerns over the novel coronavirus. All ticket holders will be refunded in full via Peatix.
“Shall We Dance” will now take place on 4 & 5 Sept 2020 at the Esplanade Recital Studio featuring the same guest artists: the amazing pianist Albert Tiu and the fantastic choreographer/dancer Amin Alifin.
Our next concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio on 12 & 13 June 2020 will continue as planned with Schumann’s Piano Quintet and Janacek’s Intimate Letters.
Please take care and hope to see you at our next concerts! Sincerely, Abigail and Jun Hong
Albert Tiu, piano Abigail Sin, piano Loh Jun Hong, violin
More Than Music kicks off the 2020 concert season with a celebration of classical music’s greatest dance hits! Abigail and Jun Hong join forces with distinguished pianist Albert Tiu and special guest dancer/choreographer Amin Alifin for a thrilling exploration of music and dance. From the intimacy of the waltz to the wild abandon of rag-time, dance music captures both the visceral and the refined, revealing the human spirit in all its glory.
Join us for an unforgettable evening and be prepared to be swept off your feet!
Brahms Violin Sonata No. 3, IV Presto agitato Chopin Selected Mazurkas Tchaikovsky arr. Pletnev Adagio from The Sleeping Beauty Saint-Saëns arr. Ysaÿe Caprice d’après l’étude en forme de valse
INTERMISSION
Barber Souvenirs (excerpts) Saint-Saëns arr. Guiraud Danse Macabre Novacek Four Rags for Violin & Piano Piazzolla La Muerte del Ángel
You are invited for a unique, multi-sensory experience, exploring classical music paired with specially-chosen fine wines. Get to know the hidden affinities and stories behind the music, complemented and enhanced by the individual characteristics and flavours of each wine. Savour the rich melodies, sparkling textures and lush harmonies of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel and more, guided by personal insights from the performers and a sommelier.
Be sure to stay after the main performance and hang out over more wine, lively conversations and special encores. Join us for an unforgettable evening!
More Than Music is proud to have Mount Brown Estates, a New Zealand family-owned vineyard, as our wine partner for this event.
