An Outing to the Concert Hall

Ever heard of the 'Beautiful Sunday' performances at the Esplanade? It is a series of free concerts by homegrown music groups that offers members of the public the opportunity to enjoy musical performances in the Esplanade Concert Hall, held once a month on a Sunday.

Last Sunday, a dear friend performed with her community band 'West Wings', playing pieces from 'Big Screen Hits' such as Out of Africa, The Incredibles and Jurassic Park, under the animated 'conductor-ship' of Mr Takehiro Oura.

People from all walks of life attended. Grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunties, teens, children, babies. Locals, expats, mixed. Chic-ly dressed, casual jeans, very casual berms and sandals. It was full-house, packed all the way to behind the stage.



An evidence of increasing art-ilization of little red dot? Or a display of 'If free, I want' mentality? Or maybe, like me and my dad (as classical-musically illiterate as we are), the rest are there to support their performer-friends/family.

The next one coming up is for Chinese Orchestra lovers, on 14 Dec. Go be at the Concert Hall at least half an hr in advance if you want a decent seat for the 60mins, no intermission, free performance. Enjoy.