Coming Soon: Pre-Competition Unpad Choir "Enchanment of Indonesia"

Another choir goes abroad to represent Indonesia.

Unpad Choir

Paduan suara Indonesia (khususnya Bandung) yang sebentar lagi akan berangkat membesarkan nama Indonesia di luar negeri sana adalah Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Padjajaran (PSM-Unpad). Paduan suara yang dipimpin oleh Conductor Arvin Zaenullah ini akan berangkat pada Juli untuk mengikuti 59th International Choir Festival of Habaneras and Polyphony of Torrevieja di Spanyol. Selain itu, mereka jng baik uga akan mengikuti International Choir Festival XXI Choralies di Prancis dan menggelar sebuah konser kebudayaan yaitu Cultural Concert in Principality of Andora di Italia.

Walaupun kelihatan menyenangkan karena choristers dapat berkelana ke 3 negara, kenyataan yang dihadapi tidak demikian. Mereka harus berlatih keras untuk menunjukkan citra Indonesia yang baik dengan memenangkan segala kompetisi yang diikuti dan memberikan performa terbaik dalam setiap konser kebudayaan yang mereka gelar disana. Let's hope for the best for Unpad Choir!

Date and Place for the Pre-Competition Concert.

A Pre- Competition concert
"Enchantment of Indonesia"
Road to

59th International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony,
Spain
International Choir Festival XXI Choralies, France

BANDUNG 

July 2nd, Graha Sanusi Hardjadinata, Jl.
Dipatiukur no. 35. Open Gate: 19.00
Ticket: Student 35k, Reg. 50k, VIP 80k

JAKARTA 

July 5th, Balairung Soesilo Soedarman, Gd.
Sapta Pesona, Kementrian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi
Kreatif. Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, No. 17. Jakarta
Pusat.

Ticket: Reg. 50k, VIP 100k

Don't forget to contact this lovely person for further informartion.

Annisa Rosalina 085749217781

Pada tahu 2012, PSM-Unpad telah mengharumkan Indonesia dengan memborong 5 buah penghargaan di 48th Montreux Choral Festival di Swiss. Ingin tahu lebih lanjut? Silakan klik link di bawah ini.

PSM Unpad Borong 5 Penghargaan di Montreux Choral Festival, Swiss

A little footage from 48th Montreux Choral Festival.

Want to see more videos of Unpad Choir? Visit and subscribe on YouTube: theUNPADCHOIR

Semoga PSM-Unpad dapat mengharumkan lagi nama Indonesia pada tahun 2013 ini.

Saint Angela Choir Pre-Competition Concert "Flying with The Voice to Florence": Biarkan Melodi Terbang Membawa Anganmu ke Florence

"Thank GOD it's Friday!"

Maybe that's one of many humans' thought when the day said "Friday". I think so too. I'm really grateful that I could watch the infamous junior high school from Bandung, Saint Angela Choir. They held a Pre-Competition Concert on Friday, 21st June 2013 in Saint Angela Third Floor Hall. The hall is located at their school, Sekolah Santa Angela (Jl. Merdeka no. 24, Bandung). I almost got lost because the school was too dark. Thank God I could make the way.

The aim for this pre-competition concert is the preparation for the team member to compete in the competition and the existence of Saint Angela Choir. It also told the people nearby so they can give support (material or moral) to Saint Angela Choir. It was a crowded situation. Many people came to the concert.

The Stage and The Crowdness

They also have a unique deign on the ticket too. Maybe the shape it's not too unique but I like the idea though :) So, do you have a 'boarding pass' to the concert?

The Boarding Pass (Ticket)

And this is the programs for the concert.

Session 1

PADUAN SUARA ANAK SD ST. ANGELA

Conductor: Adi Nugroho Soediono

Pianist: Anselmus Angga Purusatama Halim

   1. A Clare Benediction, composed by John Rutter

   2. Canon Gloria, composed by Michael Haydn; arranged by Donald Moore

   3. Sukacita, composed by A. T. Mahmud; arranged by Antonius Dody Soetanto

   4. Aku Anak Indonesia, composed by A. T. Mahmud; arranged by Widya Kristianti

SAINT ANGELA CHOIR

Conductor: Roni Sugiarto

Pianist: Gregorius Aldrin Chandra

   1. Ave Maria, composed by Giulio Caccini

   2. Laudi Alla Vergine Maria, composed by Giuseppe Verdi
   3. Sanctus, composed by Swingly W. Sondakh and Roni Sugiarto
   4. Kotoba-asobi Uta (Word Game Song), composed by Ko Matsushita
   5. The Lord Bless You and Keep You, composed by Alejandro D. Consolacion II

Session 2
SAINT ANGELA CHOIR
Conductor: Roni Sugiarto
Pianist: Gregorius Aldrin Chandra
   1. Sound The Trumpet, composed by Henry Purcell
   2. Burung Kakak Tua, Maluku Folksong; arranged by Lim Fu Yu
   3. O Ina Ni Keke, Minahasa Folksong; arranged by Joshibiah "Butch" de Juan
   4. Funiculi Funicula, Neapolitan Song, composed by Luigi Denza
   5. Yamko Rambe Yamko, Papua Folksong; arranged by Agustinus Bambang Jusana
   6. Tari Sanghyang Dedari, Bali Folksong; arranged by Agustinus Bambang Jusana
   7. Lelo Ledung, Indonesian Lullaby; arranged by Aurelio Porfiri
   8. Sik Sik Sibatumanikam, Tapanuli Folksong; arranged by E. L. Pohan

After their winning in IICC (ITB International Choir Competition) 2010 in Children Category and Youth Choir of Equal Voices Category, they have expanded their wings to Japan with the invitation from Taeko and Haruko Kuwabara (Odawara Children's Choir) as a guest in Kodomo Chorus Festival. It really proofs the quality of Saint Angela Choir is beyond average :)

In 2013, they decided to expand their wings to Europe. They will go to Florence on July 2013. They will compete in two categories; Youth Equal Voices Category and Folklore Category. The songs that they will sing in that competition is marked by Bold (see the programs list).

This pre-competition concert also perform the Saint Angela Elementary School Children Choir. This choir consists of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade children in Elementary School. They were really cute that night. Moreover, the member of this choir will continue their singing career in Saint Angela Choir. This is like a preparatory step in Saint Angela Choir. Saint Angela Children Choir was performing also in this concert.

Paduan Suara Anak SD St. Angela

Saint Angela Choir (First Session)

In first session, Saint Angela Choir performed the songs that explores their choral sound. I'm really amazed with how they sang. They sang beautifully and lightly. It's like an angelic choral sounds filling the hall. They have a good material sound especially in Sanctus. Feels like heaven, I think! Owh, I almost forgot the Kotoba-asobi Uta (Word Game Song) by Ko Matsushita. This song was really hard but they could perform well. My heart was racing because of this song. Good job Saint Angela Choir!

Saint Angela Choir (Second Session)

Second Session shows a more relaxing circumstance because they performed folksong (Indonesian Folksong domination). They've changed their costume to ethnic costume. Not only sang, but also they danced in some songs like Yamko Rambe Yamko, Tari Sanghyang Dedari, and Sik Sik Sibatumanikam. Like the first session, they sang and performed greatly. I was really satisfied with their performance. They gave an encore for the audiences because they saw a great enthusiastic with the concert. They sang "I Got Rhythm" by Michael Neaum. They really succeed to 'fly' my soul away. Thank you so much St. Angela Choir!

I think they will win at the competition. I just hope and pray for the best for them. So, don't forget to support them with all you can. If you can't support for material, the least you can do is praying for them. It's so much help. By the way, Saint Angela Choir is the only one representative from South East Asia.

Here is a little sneak peek from the concert for your consideration.

"If I cannot fly, let me sing."

 -Stephen Sondheim-

Orchestre des Champs-Élysée (Printemps Français 2013): A Heart-warming Evening in Bandung

It was raining all day long but it paid by this enchanted evening by Orchestre des Champs-Élysée.

Just for your information, Bandung is struck by r ain almost everyday in this June. I really don't know why this happened but I kinda hate it. On, 13th June 2013, the rain poured down a bit heavy though. It almost ruined my plan to watch this spectacular orchestra, Orchestre des Champs-Élysée. They came all along to Bandung for the Printemps Français 2013 held by IFI. So, thank you IFI for kindness to bring one of the well -known orchestra not only in France but also in the world. LOL.

Glance of Orchestre des Champs-Élysée.

The Orchestre des Champs-Elysées is devoted to the performance of music written from the mid XVIII to the early XX centuries (Haydn-Mahler) played on the instruments that existed during the composer's lifetime.

The orchestra was formed in 1991 as an iniative together from Alain Durel, Director of Théâtre des Champs-Élysée and Philippe Herreweghe. For several years, the Orchestra has been in residence at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, performed in almost all the major concert halls such as the Musikverein (Vienna), the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), the Barbican Centre (London), Alter Oper (Frankfurt), the Philharmonic Halls in Berlin and Munich, the Gewandhaus (Leipzig), the Lincoln Center (New York), Parco della Musica (Rome) and the Auditoriums of Dijon and Lucerne. The orchestra also toured Japan, Corea, China and Australia and South America.

Philippe Herreweghe is the artistic director and principal conductor, but the orchestra played under several guest conductors, among them Daniel Harding, Christian Zacharias, Louis Langrée, Christophe Coin, and René Jacobs.

The Orchestre des Champs-Elysées feels passionately about offering an innovative approach to music and therefore, at each one of its concerts it offers the possibility of public rehearsals, conferences, or meetings and workshops with classes of school children.

They will be in Asia turn from May 31 ! Program for the famous Mozart Requiem and symphonies 38,40 and 41.

The Stage

I came to the Concert Hall, Auditorium RRI Bandung, about 19.15 and it's really crowded. I don't know what to say whereas the rain was pouring down. Waiting about 15 to 20 minutes, the committee opened the gate and without further notice, all of the people went it right away. I and Celine, my Cello, jumped in to the queue line and hoped for a good place. I sat on the right side of the stage.

This concert was a live show from RRI Radio. I really don't know the RRI channel. Therefore, I felt really lucky buying the ticket.

The Programs for the lovely night.

H. J. Rigel (Allemagne, 1741-1799)

Symphonie no 10 en ré m op. 21 no 2

W. A. Mozart (Allemagne, 1756-1791)

Concerto pour clarinette en la M K. 622

W. A. Mozart

Symphonie no 40 en sol m K. 550

The concert was opened by the repertoire from Rigel, a composer from Classical Era. The movements were so dynamics and thrilling. In addition, the instruments were authentically came from the Classical Era. It added more quality in their performance especially in the sound. Not being conduct by a conductor from the front but the concertmaster, Alessandro Moccia, didn't make their performances messy. It was necessary to play without the conductor in the front. The conductor played within the orchestra in that era. He was standing for the whole repertoire and playing with the 1st violin. Alessandro Moccia gave his best movement to lead and gave signals to the players.

The Concertmaster, Alessandro Moccia

The second repertoar they played that night is from the infamous Mozart. It was a concerto for clarinet. The clarinetist was Nicola Boud, an female Australian-born clarinetist. With his light brown satin gown, she looks gorgeous. She was in full concentration and a little bit nervous, I think, but she could overcome with it. All of his nervousness were paid by the standing ovation after the opus has been played. All of the audiences were so amazed. She used a clarinet from the Classical Era, so the shape is not exactly looks like nowadays.

Nicola Boud, the clarinetist

The last repertoire played in the concert was the symphony no 40 in G minor by Mozart. It was a famous composition from Mozart especially the 1st movement. In this repertoire, you could fell a joy air blowing from the orchestra. Really a perfect closing for the audiences. Made your heart full of joy and a warm lullaby for your sleep even if it was raining.

The standing ovation was not stopped. The audiences asked for more. The concertmaster was really confused to give an encore or not. But he couldn't resist the ambience. They played an encore to fulfill all the audiences' excitement. The confusion from Alessandro was about the Contrabass because the Contrabasses had to be in Jakarta by 01.00 AM. So, they played the encore without the Contrabasses. They closed the concert really well. It was their first performance in Indonesia but they really kicked it especially in Bandung. Salute to Orchestre des Champs-Élysée. Please come again to warm our heart again.

 After Indonesia, they will go Vietnam afterwards for this Mozart Tour.

Closing Act

P.S. Printemps Français 2013 didn't stop here. There will be a closing in Paris Van Java IFI Bandung (Jl. Purnawarman no.32) on 21st June 2013. They called it "La fête de la Musique". The artist will be Naive New Beaters. Want to see their performances? Just come to PVJ IFI Bandung and enjoy it. It's F-R-E-E!!

"You can't play a symphony alone, it takes an orchestra to play it."

-Navjot Singh Sidhu-

PSM-ITB in Concert 2013 "'Atras Agora": Melodi dari Masa ke Masa

First internal concert with the brand new conductor, Adi "Didut" Nugroho.

Setelah sukses dengan konser Dies Emas PSM-ITB pada tahun 2013, PSM-ITB kembali hadir dengan konser internal mereka yang diberi tema "'Atras Agora". Konser ini merupakan kali pertama conductor Adi Nugroho menggarap seluruh kesatuan konser. Sebelumnya, karyanya sudah kelihatan pada konser Dies Emas PSM-ITB dalam menggarap paduan suara ini. Tetapi dia tidak seluruhnya memimpim konser tersebut karena konser tersebut menampilkan seluruh conductor PSM-ITB dari masa ke masa. Didut hanya memegang bagian untuk menggarap bagian mahasiswa.

'Atras Agora's Stage and Choristers (courtesy PSM-ITB)

Konser "'Atras Agora" yang dilaksanakan pada hari Minggu, 26 Mei 2013 ini menampilkan berbagai lagu mulai dari zaman Renaissance hingga Contemporary Song, Classical Music hingga Modern Music (Jazz and Musical). Seperti biasanya, konser PSM-ITB ini diadakan di Aula Barat ITB. Menurut saya, konser ini memberi warna baru karena beberapa tahun terakhir ini, PSM-ITB lebih berfokus kepada pengembangan lagu-lagu klasik. Selain itu, layaknya konser internal, konser ini dikhususkan kepada pengembangan kepaduansuaraan dari anggotanya. Oleh karena itu, konser ini didominasi oleh anggota-anggota baru yang masuk PSM-ITB, angkatan 2011 dan  2012. Ini adalah sarana yang baik untuk memulai belajar musik di suatu paduan suara. Jadi, jangan ragu untuk mengikuti konser terutama konser internal di paduan suaramu.

Programme's Book

Programmes for "'Atras Agora".

Session 1

Madrigal and Romantic
Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints, Composer: Thomas Weelkes

Sweet Suffolk Owl, Composer: Thomas Vautor

Lob des Frühlings, Arranger: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Words: Johann Ludwig Uhland
Vineta, Arranger: Johannes Brahms, Words: Wilhelm Müller
Les Djinns, Arranger: Gabriel Faure, Words: Victor Hugo
Popular Traditional
I Bought Me a Cat (American Children's Song), Arranger: Irving Fine (Adapted by Aaron Copland)
Balia di Sehú (Traditional Aruba), Arranger: Rufo Odor
Jamaican Market Place, Words and Music: Larry Farrow
J'entends le Moulin (Popular Traditional Song of Canada), Arranger: Donald Patriquin

Session 2
Musical Broadway and Disney Soundtrack
I See the Light (From Walt Disney Picture "TANGLED"), Arranger: Mac Huff
Tomorrow (From Broadway Musical "ANNIE"), Arranger: Ed Lojeski
I Could Have Danced All Night (From Broadway Musical "MY FAIR LADY"), Arranger: Eddy Rhein
You'll be in My Heart (From Walt Disney Picture "TARZAN"), Arranger: Ed Lojeski
Jazz
I've Got You Under My Skin, Arranger: Michael Porter and Mattson
What a Wonderful World, Arranger: Russ Robinson
Fly Me to The Moon, Arranger: Gwyn Arch
Birdland, Arranger: Jerry Nowak, Popularized: Manhattan Transfer
In The Mood, Arranger: Peter Gritton

The Conductor, Adi Nugroho

Tidak seperti kebanyakan konser paduan suara di Bandung, konser PSM-ITB dibuka dengan berbagai kata sambutan dati Ketua PSM-ITB, Farish Al'audin dan Ketua Konser "'Atras Agora", Kevin M. Limanta. Acara dilanjutkan dengan masuknya penyanyi ke atas panggung dan seperti biasa, keluarlah conductor Adi Nugroho setelah pemanggilan oleh MC. Lagu pertama yang dinyanyikan pada sesi pertama adalah sebuah lagu Renaissans yang berjudul Hark, All ye Lovely Saints yang bermakna orang-orang yang menderita karena cinta tetapi menikmati setiap momen dalam cinta.

Animo penyanyi ternyata semakin bertambah. Sepertinya mereka menunggu untuk menyanyikan lagu Les Djinns dengan iringan Daniel Alexander, pianis muda berbakat dari PSM Unpar. Sungguh penutup yang luar biasa dari sesi Madrigal dan Romantic.

Tidak hanya berhenti sampai disitu, sesi 1 juga menampilkan lagu-lagu Popular Traditional dari berbagai negara. Lagu-lagu dengan style yang lebih ringan membuat penyanyi mulai menggoyangkan badannya. Apalagi sebagai penutup pada sesi 1, PSM-ITB membawakan lagu J'entends le Moulin yang mengharuskan mereka menghapal partitur karena lagu ini mengharuskan mereka membuat suara melalui olah tubuh mereka seperti bertepuk tangan, menjentikkan jari, dll. Lagu ini menceritakan tentan para pekerja yang akan melaksanakan kegiatannya sambil mendengar suara dari kincir angin di sekitar mereka. Kepuasan yang luar biasa disampaikan melalui tepuk tangan yang begitu meriah dari penonton.

Antuasiasme penonton yang begitu besar terbayar ketika sesi 2 dibuka dengan lagu-lagu Musical Broadway and Disney Soundtrack. Para penyanyi bernyanyi dengan semangat untuk sesi 2 ini karena sepertinya mereka sudah mulai menikmati lagu-lagunya. Apalagi pada saat lagu-lagu Jazz dinyanyikan, tidak sedikit dari penyanyi yang mulai menunjukkan gelagat ingin bergoyang. Lagu In The Mood dari Peter Gritton menutup sesi 2. Tepuk tangan yang tidak henti-hentinya dari penonton membuat conductor Adi Nugroho kembali ke atas panggung dan membawakan 2 buah lagu lagi, yaitu Trashin' The Camp (OST Tarzan) dan lag Fly Me to The Moon kembali.

Segala kerja keras dan latihan dari seluruh pendukung acara pada malam itu terbayar dengan tiket yang terjual habis dan senyuman dari para penikmat malam itu. Saya sendiri (sebagai MC < penting haha) merasa puas dengan konser PSM-ITB malam itu. Akhirnya konser ditutup dengan pemberian bungan dan seperti biasa, menyanyikan lagu Mars ITB.

The last one but least, Photo Session!

Alumni and Chosristers of PSM-ITB (photo session)

And here is a video from the photographer.

Bruno Procopio and Batavia Madrigal Singers (Printemps Français 2013): A Magnificent Duet of Two Countries!

They come to lighten up Bandung.

That's the first thing that came across my mind after I saw Batavia Madrigal Singers in Printemps Français 2013's booklet. BMS will collaborate with French composer, Bruno Procopio. I think, it will give a new experience for BMS to explore their capability and challenge themselves with other conductor, Bruno Procopio.

The concert took place at Gereja Katedral Santo Petrus, Bandung on Sunday, 2nd June 2013. It was a crowded situation because you can see choristers from all over the choirs in Bandung came. I really thank you for IFI because the concert it's free. :)

Batavia Madrigal Singers.

BMS at Arezzo 2010

Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) is one of the leading vocal ensembles in Indonesia. BMS was founded in 1996, and from the very beginning, Avip Priatna has been the conductor and music director. With Avip Priatna, BMS has kept a wide range of choral music: from Renaissance to modern, traditional to contemporary, sacred to profane.
BMS has performed periodical concerts and participated in many national and international prominent events where BMS experience in performing various compositions has been proved.
On 2012, BMS became the Grand Priza Winner in International May Choir Competition (Prof. G. Dimitrov) - Varna, Varna Province, Bulgaria. Because of the winning, they became the representative of Bulgaria in European Choral Grand Prix (EGP) in Arezzo on 2013.

Bruno Procopio.

Bruno Procopio (born in 1976)

A Brazillian born and a graduate of the Conservatoire de Paris, is a rising young talent, both on the harpsichord and as a conductor. His work focuses on Brazillian composers of the colonial period and Europeans who found the limelight outside fo the 'Old Continent'. For Printemps Français, he will direct Batavia Madrigal Singers through an eclectic programme bringing together both the sacred and the profane with works from France, Portugal, and poplar music from his native Brazil.

As usual like any other concerts, a MC opened the concert and explained the concert that night especially the song. Here is the song list.

The Program.

Marcos Portugal (Portugal: 1762-1830): Missa Grande

Jewel of the Brazillian Sacred Music. He actualized all the tenderness and aspect of great composers such as Mozart and Rossini.

Clement Janequin (France: 1485-1558): A ce mois de mai. L' Alouette. La Guerre (Bataille de Marignan)

Polyphonic Profane Songs with humors and poems. Acapella

Anonymous: Muié Rendéra

Popular music from North Eastern Brazil. Acapella

Mamão (Brazil: 1938 - ): Tristeza Pé no Chão

Brazillian Popular Music. Acapella

Heitor Villa Lobos (Brazil: 1887-1959): Rosa Amarela

Brazillian Traditional Music. Acapella

The opening song for the concert was Missa Grande. It contains 18 songs. It is a long works to hear especially if you are not used to hear choir singing or choral sound. Actually, I really don't know when it will finish. You have to be sufficient knowledge in Musica Sacra. I just know about Missa Brevis though. In this works, Bruno didn't conduct directly to BMS. He played the Organ. He just gave signal to BMS from where he sat. It really showed that you have to have a strong bond to your conductor. Yes, of course, BMS could conquer the 1st session magnificently. After that, the audiences had a break for about 10 minutes. It's time to refresh the ears from Missa Grande. LOL

2nd session formation

The interval didn't take too long. They came back again with the standard formation, SATB and conductor, Bruno Procopio, in front of the choristers. In 2nd session, they sang profane songs. For the opening, they sang French Renaissance songs. It was wonderful but I think there was a problem. It was the echo in the church. It really ruined the Renaissance sound. It was noisy. But the recordings didn't sound so badly :)
The next song is the song from Brazil. In this song and afterwards, they really enjoyed themselves singing it. For some choristers, the like swayed their hips a  little bit and made a happy expression. I really enjoyed this session. I really enjoyed the concert. And of course, they got the standing ovation. C'est super magnifique!!

The last but net least, the flowers bouquet giving. Monsieur Louis gave bouquet to the star of the night, Bruno Procopio and Avip Priatna, the true conductor of BMS, gave bouquet to choristers' representative, Pharel Silaban. Waw! Such an honor for Pharel.

with Mas Pepi

What is a concert if you don't have a footage of yourself. So, I got a picture with one of the Bass, Rainier Revireino. LOL


P.S. The series of event  in Printemps Français 2013 in Classical Music did not stop here. You may want to enjoy the concert of Orchestre Des Champs-Elysées on 13th June 2013. Be there and don't be late!

"The only thing better than singing is more singing."

-Ella Fitzgerald-

Tomislav Dimov's Violin Recital: 4 Composers in One Stage

Here comes Dr. Tomislav Dimov!

Don't know where to go on Saturday? How about see a violin recital? That's got into my head when I don't really have place to go because there is no invitation to go around -_-"

Stage for the night

Here I am, watching Dr. Tomislav Dimov's Violin Recital on Saturday, 01st June 2013. It's like a good opening for the brand new month. It takes place in IFI Bandung. It is a good place to hold a recital, I think. It has good acoustics too. Not just by himself, Dr. Tomislav had an instrument accompaniment, which is piano, by Laurensia Yosianti. Dr. Tomislav will play the song from 4 composers. The composers are Händel, Mozart, Beethove, and Debussy. Each composer represent an era of music.

Program's Book

Georg Friedrich Händel represent the Baroque Era. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart represents the Classical Era. Ludwig van Beethoven represent the Classical-Romantic Era (Early Romantic Era). Claude Debussy represent the Impressionist Era. Each era has some characteristics. I like Debussy for that night. Which one is your favorite?

Ok, this is Dr. Tomislav's Program for the Sat Night.

Georg Friedrich Händel

Sonata D Major No. 4

1. Andante

2. Allegro

3. Adagio

4. Allegro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sonata A Major, KV. 305

1. Allegro molto

2. Tema Con Variazioni

Ludwig van Beethoven

Sonata G Major, Op. 30, No. 3

1. Allegro assai

2. Tempo di Minuetto

3. Allegro vivace

Claude Debussy

Sonata in G Major, L. 140

1. Allegro vivo

2. Intermède: Fantastique et léger

3. Finale: Très animé

That night, Dr. Tomislav and Laurensia wore Batik shirt and Kebaya respectively. Their costume was so beautiful.For the first session, they will play Händel and Mozart. It was such a beautiful playing from Dr. Tomislav and Laurensia. They were synchronizing really well. I love the Allegro from Handel and Tema Con Varizioni from Mozart. They closed the first session really well. The audiences clapped so hard. After that, the audiences can take a rest during the interval for about 10 minutes.

The Performance

In 2nd session, they will perform Beethoven and Debussy. Before they began, Dr. Tomislav explained about the song they played. I hardly can hear about his explanation but I do remembered some his explanation about Debussy. In Debussy, we could hear the melody which often been played in Indonesia like pentatonic, etc. In my opinion, maybe Debussy's works has been influenced by the sounds of Gamelan. I think I'll try to dig more about Debussy someday.

Closing Act

The performance was terrific. I think Debussy is really the final closing of their performance. The clap did not stop immediately. The audiences clapped so hard. Of course we want an encore. Hahaha. So, Dr. Tomislav and Laurensia went straight to the stage again and played their instrument again. Actually, I don't know the title of the song but Dr. Tomislav said that it was a contemplation between Debussy and Brahms.

P.S.: Dr. Tomislav will perform in the 1st Parahyangan Classical Music Festival 2013 in Kota Baru Parahyangan. It's free!! You are all invited! You can visit their Facebook Page: Parahyangan Classical Music Festival

"Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on."

-Samuel Butler-