When Nations Meet
An Evening Of Belgian Music
24 March 2024
Esplanade Concert Hall
Conductor: Dr. Robert Casteels
Soprano: Tanya Sen
Trombone: Sam Armstrong
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When Nations Meet: an evening of Belgian music. Ranging from vintage wind repertoire to popular songs and contemporary creations. Led by Maestro Robert Casteels, this concert features the Singapore premiere of From Ancient Time by Jan Van der Roost and culminates in the world premiere of Symphony nr 6 by our Belgium-born Singaporean composer-conductor himself. Also joining us on stage are Soprano Tanya Sen, who will be singing 5 favourite songs in French and Flemish arranged specially for this concert, and solo trombonist Sam Armstrong performing Colors for Trombone and Band by Bert Appermont.
Programme:
From Ancient Times
Jan Van der Roost
Singapore Premiere
Five Songs from Belgium
arr. Alexander Oon, Ong Jiin Joo, Ralph Emmanuel Lim
Soprano: Tanya Sen
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
Colors
For Trombone And Band
Bert Appermont
Trombone: Sam Armstrong
Symphony Nr 6
Four Temperaments Opus 138
For Large Wind Orchestra and Organ
Four Temperaments
Robert Casteels
World Premiere