Rickshaw Boy narrates the life of Xiangzi, a rickshaw puller in Beiping during the Republic of China era. A strong and ambitious young man from the countryside, Xiangzi dreams of building an ideal life through his own efforts. However, fate repeatedly thwarts his aspirations, and despite his hard work and determination, his circumstances remain unchanged. In […]
A tale of 20th-century voyagers seeking their destinies, set against the elegant beauty of traditional Nanyin music. Co-produced with Siong Leng Musical Association, The Heart of Jun: Memoirs of Zhaojun presents a musical experience of discovery, courage and determination. Three women leave China and set sail for Southeast Asia in the early 20th century, their voyage echoing […]
After a more than two-decade long domestic run, celebrated Taiwanese arts icon Wu Nien-jen brings his acclaimed Human Condition theatre series to Huayi for its Singapore premiere. The well-loved series has been enjoyed by over half a million Taiwanese theatregoers so far, and Human Condition VIII is the latest eagerly anticipated instalment. Human Condition VIII tells the story of Mingcan, a retiree […]
“Soltani fills gracefully shaped phrases with eloquent, butterscotch-tinted cello sound. He crafts a lucid, clearly defined and distinctly classical reading, not without humour” –Gramophone on Soltani’s performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto “...Amsterdam Sinfonietta clearly demonstrated why it is considered to be one of the Netherland’s top orchestras...the musicians breathed in unison as one woman (the […]
