Wednesday Waltz
SCO X SCCC talk: Wednesday Waltz: 3-way Music Conversations
This dialogue is an open and respectful exchange of views between individuals and groups belonging to different cultures that leads to a deeper understanding of the other’s perception. In each episode, the half-hour long dialogue will aim to introduce a Chinese instrument along with its counterpart in other local culture, discover the similarities and differences between them and bring the audience members on a journey to explore the diversity of the Singapore music scene.
In this second episode, SCO Percussion musician Benjamin Boo and guest artist Akilesh (on the instrument Mridangam) will explain briefly the origins and development of the two instruments, demonstrate the unique techniques of the instruments respectively.
Conducted primarily in English, this dialogue is supported by National Arts Council, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Tote Board and Temasek Foundation.
This dialogue will be conducted in English and Mandarin.
Free – Livestreaming on SCCC & SCO Facebook Page