This year, together with fellow saxophonist from the CvA Mateusz Pusiewicz, we started a YouTube channel speaking about topics about music! It has been an exciting and enlightening journey so far! Here are some of our videos! For more, don’t … Continue reading UNclassical Musicians
It’s the last day of my first semester of Masters here at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam University of the Arts. What a journey! From struggling to find accomodation to trying out dutch cheese/cuisine to the many performances with the … Continue reading New city, new start at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam
An unimaginable journey to the 5th Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition 2017. Through it all, it was an assortment of feelings! Definitely a nice way to make many new friends, have interesting conversations about music/life/another culture and explore another city. … Continue reading 5th Jean-Marie Londeix Competition 2017
Throwback to 14th of September, we were invited to perform as part of a lecture/recital at NAFA for The Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert, Lutosławski Tonight! This trio comprises of myself (saxophone), Alexis Seah (saxophone) and Jessica Leong (piano); we performed Jun Nagao’s … Continue reading Paganini Lost and Found: The Origins and Impact of Caprice No. 24
With everyone decked out in different shades of blue, we had the opportunity to perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for an ABRSM conference. A big thank you to Johnson Lee for this opportunity. For the video, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3RBe-CETe7ga2lpN21qLUFtOUk/view?pref=2&pli=1 Continue reading Rhapsody in Blue ABRSM Conference at Cristofori Music School Events Hall
My teacher, Tarko Sibbel and myself performing Steven Galante’s Diminishing Returns (Sax Sounds III) for two alto saxophones and electronic delay. Please enjoy! Side-note: Unprecedented laughter from the audience at the start because we got locked out of the hall … Continue reading New Video Update
Yesterday evening was my debut with a combo band and a brilliant one might I add. The musicians were all superb and so much fun to work with. I had a great night with Windstars Ensemble and Japanese music. Check out the lovely view of Singapore’s skyline from our venue. Video Credits: Lin Qing Xiang Continue reading Enka Night: Golden Oldies of Japan
Had the wonderful privilege to perform the world premiere of local Singaporean, Mr. Benjamin Yeo’s Chopsuey together with the Singapore Wind Symphony. In the composer’s words: This piece is a scherzo (‘joke’) with a whirlwind of musical clichés that bring … Continue reading John Bruce Yeh and The Singapore Wind Symphony
It was a long time in the sun + camera lights at Gardens by the Bay with many many takes but look at the result – it was more than worth it! Please enjoy! For the video please visit: http://video.toggle.sg/en/video/series/star-awards-2016-part-2/ep11/395414 Continue reading TV Debut
Michellina Chan 