Dithyrambic Singers

About Us

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The Dithyrambic Singers ( 狂热的歌者 ) is a semi-professional choir from Kuala Lumpur, under the direction of Ian Lim. Established in 2005, the Dithyrambic Singers boast an active membership over sixty singers mainly from Malaysian Institute of Arts, University of Malaya and University College Sedaya International.

In 2005, the choir performed in the 3rd Young Singers Choral Festival, Trinity Diploma Presentation Ceremony, and the 22nd Malaysian Chinese Cultural Festival at the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. In the same year, they won a Gold Diploma at A Voyage of Songs International Choral Competition 2005 in Shah Alam, Malaysia and were awarded a Gold Choral Assessment Award from Trinity College London. The Dithyrambic Singers were invited to sing on the opening night of Hong Kong International Youth & Children Choir Festival in 2006 and won three Gold Medals and three Silver Medals at the competition. They were guest performers for the 2006 World Youth Wushu Convention in Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, the ensemble was involved in performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at Istana Budaya together with the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Mustafa Fuzer Nawi.

In November 2007 they participated in the 1st Asian Choir Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they achieved their greatest success, winning the Championship in the Musica Comtemporanea Category and a Silver Medal in the Mixed Choir Category. In April 2008, they performed at 3 concerts in Brunei by invitation of the Brunei Music Society.

In July 2008, Dithyrambic Singers has participated in the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus in Suzhou, People’s Republic of China with a victorious return. They were awarded gold medal for both categories (Mixed Choir Open Category & Folklore Acappella) and was the Category Champion in Mixed Choir Open Category. The judges awarded The Dithyrambic Singers the Special Jury Award at the Grand Finals. Another highlight of Dithyrambic Singers was their outstanding performance in 2008 Busan Choral Festival & Competition in South Korea in November where they were crowned the Grand Prix Champion. They obtained the highest scores from the panel of judges in both categories (Mixed Classic Category and Ethnic Category). Dithyrambic Singers was also invited as one of the guest performers in the Gala Concert.

In December 2008, Dithyrambic Singers was invited by the Singapore Government as one of the four award-winning guest performers in their World Youth Choral Festival 2008. The Dithyrambic Singers were also invited by the Malaysian Government in January 2009 to perform in a charity concert as guest artist. That charity concert was broadcasted nationwide, which included celebrities such as Siti Nurhaliza and Jaclyn Victor.

In April 2010, Dithyrambic Singers was invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall by Distinguished Concerts International in New York City (DCINY) to participate in the New York Premiere of the Concert Version of Eric Whitacre's The City and The Sea. Other than classical numbers, The Dithyrambic Singers also present Christmas concerts around the Klang Valley annually.

南洋商报 - 歌海漫游：现代中国艺术歌曲

2011-12-22T22:34:00.001+08:00

南洋商报

2011-11-06 14:55

歌海漫游：现代中国艺术歌曲

剧中人：动人的中国现代艺术歌曲

如果你曾在华文小学或华文独立中学求学，那你还记得必修的音乐课吗？这门音乐课可不是唱唱歌这么简单，还得学习五线谱和练习声音演绎技巧。
就算是唱唱歌好了，这些歌曲也都不是电台或电视节目上所能够经常听到的歌，它比老歌更加让人陌生，这些歌曲都可冠上“极品”这两个字。没错，我说的就是艺术歌曲。
《歌海漫游：现代中国艺术歌曲》音乐会还没开始，我拥有了“特别通行证”走入大堂观赏表演者的彩排。
我坐在左舞台下方，静悄悄地看林健成老师的指挥，以及表演者认真地在彩排。
清一色是年轻歌者
没想到，台上的表演者清一色都是年轻歌者，都是20来岁的年轻小伙子和美女，除了声音动人，人都长得潇洒和亭亭玉立。
台上的表演者与台下的观众正好成为对比。大部分出席这一场音乐会的观众都是上了年纪的叔叔和阿姨。显然欣赏文艺歌曲仍然无法走入年轻朋友的世界。
掌声响彻大堂
然而，台上的表演者皆是年轻人啊！这样的一个画面，正好显露长辈和后辈一个良好的沟通平台。
每当一首歌曲结束，台下观众的鼓掌声都响彻整座大堂。白发斑斑的叔叔阿姨的感动能从掌声中感觉到。
这一场音乐会呈现了多首中国现代艺术的歌曲，当中包括《大海啊，故乡》、《半个月亮爬上来》、《我爱你，中国》、《同一首歌》、《满江红》等，从每一首不同的艺术歌曲中，能够了解每一个时代词曲创作人的生活背景和现实生活感受。
观众能从这一场艺术歌曲中，了解创作者对中华民族的激情与对国家的效忠精神。从音乐的节拍、节奏、速度、力度，感受演唱者的情绪起伏。
好多次出席艺术歌曲音乐会，都是在隆雪华堂大堂内欣赏。这一座大堂成就了许多政、经、文、教工作者的传播理念，也装载了很多人的记忆。

歌舞演出：《歌海漫游：现代中国艺术歌曲》
演出日期：7/10/2011 （8pm）
演出地点：隆雪华堂大礼堂

文：沈国明（心向太阳剧坊主席）

南洋商报 - 歌海漫游：陈络汉作品

2011-12-22T22:22:00.002+08:00

南洋商报

2011-10-30 13:43

歌海漫游：陈络汉作品

剧中人：重温过去辉煌岁月

国内各文化艺术领域，如话剧、粤剧、舞蹈、华乐、声乐等，都有一小撮人默默地为艺术付出和耕耘，纵然没有达到很多人走入剧场的目标，但是剧场内仍然可见不少观众对于表演艺术的用心支持。

《汉丽宝》是国内著名的经典戏剧之一，它以马六甲王朝为背景，叙述了马来纪年所记载的中国明朝公主汉丽宝，陪嫁马六甲王朝苏丹芒速沙的故事。此外，这部剧被谱上曲以歌剧方式演出。
第一部四幕轻歌剧
我国第一部四幕“轻歌剧”，由被誉为“马华第一首现代诗”的作者刘戈完成话剧脚本，再交本地资深音乐家陈络汉耗经四年的心血，对曲子一改再改，完成了厚达129页的五线谱歌剧《汉丽宝》。
该剧于1971年于吉隆坡市大厦礼堂一连公演9场，邀请了当时著名声乐家杜祖舜和庞翘辉，分别饰演马六甲苏丹芒速沙和汉丽宝。在70年代，此歌剧轰动东南亚。今晚由“狂热的歌者”团员，带领大家聚集隆雪华堂，重温过去的辉煌岁月痕迹。
曲子扣人心弦
“狂热的歌者”团员精选演绎《汉丽宝》歌剧剧中的曲子，包括《烟波黯》、《海荒行》、《假如你要我唱一首歌》、《远方来的女郎》等。演绎方式包括女声合唱、男低音独唱、男高音独唱、男声合唱、女高音独唱和混声合唱，首首曲子扣人心弦。
当晚除了《汉丽宝》，也演绎多首《中国寡妇山》歌剧中的曲子。该剧描述的的背景是在古代渤泥（泛指沙巴、砂拉越、汶莱和加里曼丹），以杜顺公主的爱情故事为经，郑和南访建文帝的历史为纬，说唱一段源远流长的乡野传说。
开拓新里程碑
《中国寡妇山》是由刘戈和陈络汉携手完成第二部四幕轻歌剧。陈氏采用了20世纪新派作曲家德彪西和巴托克的新颖和弦及手法，也仿效巴哈的严谨对位法，运用富有东方色彩的民谣风格的无音阶旋律，注入铿锵有力的节奏，为本地创作开拓新的里程碑。
演唱者没有借用任何音响设备，只用自己的嗓子和现场钢琴的伴奏下，歌声震响整个大礼堂，让每一个观众留下美好的夜晚。
歌舞演出：《歌海漫游：陈络汉作品》
演出日期：6/10/2011 （8pm）
演出地点：隆雪华堂大礼堂

文：沈国明（心向太阳剧坊主席）

Upcoming Events

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Watch out for Dithyrambic Singers and their members in all these future appearances and performances!

23rd March 2012
Appassionata II
A Voice and Piano Recital
Two members of Dithyrambic Singers will be giving a voice and piano recital, Appassionata II. Graduates from Birmingham Conservatoire, UK, soprano Ho Chi Mei and pianist Samuel Tan will be the performers of the evening at KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. More details to follow. This concert is a sequel to the first Appassionata in 2009. Please click HERE if you want to know more about the first Appassionata concert.

1st - 3rd June 2012
A Choral Voyage II
Dithyrambic Singers will be holding a full choral concert in KLPac after their success in A Choral Voyage in 2009. Repertoire includes folk songs around Asia and 20th century choral music. More details to follow! Please click HERE if you want to know more about the past concert, A Choral Voyage.

Associate Members

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Peter Ngu Ngok Hua
James Long Cai Hunt
Chew Lai Mun
Samantha Tee Kai Yee
Goh Hao Tian
Danny Lim Chin Beng
Teh Lee Hoon

United States of America (USA)
Chin Yen Lin (Louisiana State University)
Raymond Yee Kit Loong (Louisiana State University)
Chua Wen Ling (Missouri State University)
Doris Chua Eng Chee (Missouri State University)
Ryan Landis (University of South Dakota)
Hoo Sim Li (Miami University)
Vincent Kang (California State University & Notre Dame de Namur University)

United Kingdom (UK)
Shah Johan (Birmingham Conservatoire)
Terence Au (Birmingham Conservatoire)

Hungary
Heng Sze Ying

Taiwan
Pua Shyh How (Taipei National University of the Art)

India
Kenry Tang Tze Lye

Members and Committee

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Soprano

Connie Fong Chee Vie

Ho Chi Mei • Khor Wen Chyi

Loi Bi Ying • Josephine Polim

Lee Elaine • Bui Yik Ling

Lim Huey Hsiang

Cheng Xiao Ting

Wong Yuen Nee • Eunice Ling

Chloe Tan Wan Xin • Mellisa

Grace Wong Ern Hui

Wong Lai Yee • Pang Yi Jhin

Alto

Carmen Lee Jun Min

Karen Tan Yee Li

Chua Lyne Dee

Tan Fang Ting • Lai Mei Yean

Aris Lee Chin Pin

Soo Yi Yun • Gan Hui Wan

Cynthia Tan Earn Tzee

Tan Hooi Hsien • Lim Yee Fen

Junie Yong Jia Yi

Esther How Lee Chin

Leong Pik Ying • Ong Jo Ling

Rachel Ng Soong Yan

Tenor

Alphonsus Kiu Huai En

Khoo Wu Ji

Lee Yew Choong

Yap Yann Sen

Cheng Wei Jie

Low Chyh Shen

Oskar Musaev

Eddy Lim You Cheng

Hwang Jia Zhen

Chan Kim Hau

Wong Jun Wen

Bass

Tan Wee Kuan

Louis Ong Wei Chuen

Stephen Chang Shyan Lii

Gan Kee Huong

Soon Kun Ming

Sheng Wei Cheng

Samuel Tan Hsien Chih

Chin Chee Hong

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Artistic Director/ Conductor

Ian Lim Kean Seng

President

Aris Lee Chin Pin

Vice Presidents

Cheng Xiao Ting

Ho Chi Mei

Khoo Wu Ji
Wong Yuen Nee

Secretary

Alphonsus Kiu Huai En

Treasurer

Lim Yee Fen

Administrator

Karen Tan Yee Li

Section Leaders

Soprano

Josephine Polim

Mellisa

Alto

Cynthia Tan Earn Tzee

Lim Yee Fen

Tenor

Low Chyh Shen

Yap Yann Sen

Bass

Tan Wee Kuan

Samuel Tan Hsien Chih

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Previous Event : "歌海漫游" 中文系列音乐演唱会

2011-09-25T14:10:00.002+08:00

You are cordially invited to this event:

"歌海漫游" 中文系列音乐演唱会

6 -10-2011 (星期四/ Thursday)

陈洛汉作品 Vocal Compositions by Chan Lok Hung

7 -10- 2011 (星期五/ Thursday)

现代中国艺术歌曲 Contemporary Chinese Art Songs

Time

8pm

Venue

The KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

For more information, please contact:

Connie (017 - 2233 235)

Yuen Nee (016 - 6088 588)

Previous Event: Un Viaggio, A Vocal Recital

2011-04-20T16:54:00.001+08:00

You are cordially invited to this event:

Un Viaggio, A Vocal Recital by Doris Chua (soprano), Terence Au (baritone), Peter Ngu (piano) and Junie Yong (piano).

Date

12 May 2011 (Thursday)

13 May 2011 (Friday)

Time

8pm

Venue

The KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

For more information, please contact:

Connie (017 - 2233 235)

Yuen Nee (016 - 6088 588)

Members in International Choirs

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World Chamber Choir

2009 - Sweden

Ho Chi Mei (soprano)

World Youth Choir

2011 - Oslo, Norway

Nobel Peace Prize session

Ho Chi Mei (soprano)

2008 - Hong Kong & China

Ho Chi Mei (soprano)

2007 - South Africa & Namibia

Ho Chi Mei (soprano)

Asian Youth Choir

2010 - Phillipines

Rachel Tan Cheng Shuan (soprano)

Doris Chua (soprano)

Josephine Polim (soprano)

Bui Yik Ling (soprano)

Cheng Xiao Ting (soprano)

Cynthia Tan (alto)

Carmen Lee (alto)

Lim Yee Fen (alto)

Pua Shyh How (tenor)

Stephen Chang (bass)

Terence Au (bass)

2009 - Indonesia

Cynthia Tan (alto)

Asia Pacific Youth Choir

2011 - Macao

Karen Tan (alto)

Lim Yee Fen (alto)

Terence Au (bass)

2004 - South Korea

Chew Lai Mun (alto)

Long Cai Hunt (bass)

Christmas Caroling 2010

2011-01-08T22:45:00.008+08:00

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On 2010, Dithyrambic Singers has been invited to perform around the Klang Valley i.e. Pavilion, Starhill, Fahrenheit 88, Sungai Wang, Ikea, Ikano, The Curve, One Utama, Mid Valley, KLIA and Louis Vuitton (The Gardens).

News: Dithyrambic Singers on Song

2010-06-19T12:49:00.006+08:00

The Malaymail May 3rd, 2010 - By Amir Hafizi
SINGING IN UNISON: The Dithyrambic Singers should get the recognition and credit that is due to them

Dithyrambic Singers
invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall

THE Dithyrambic Singers (DS) may not be a common household name yet. One of the reasons could be their tongue-twisting moniker (dithyrambic basically means wild and boisterous and is also pertaining to dithyramb, an ancient Greek hymn sung in honour of Dionysus - the God of wine and fertility).

Also, their field of classical choir may not be that popular yet with members of the public, but this choir group is making waves already on the international stage. Most recently, members of the choir were invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall by Distinguished Concerts International in New York City (DCINY) to participate in the New York Premiere of the Concert Version of Eric Whitacre's The City and The Sea.

"I was studying last year in the States, my first year in choral conducting at California State University in Los Angeles, when I went to a masterclass by Eric Whitacre," said the Carnegie Hall trip coordinator and choir member Vincent Kang. "Somehow, I managed to talk to him and he asked for a recording of any choir performances in Malaysia." Kang handed Whitacre, an established musician, a copy of DS' A Choral Journey.

"It's a raw recording, with no remastering or tweaking, of our live performance," said Kang. Well, it worked. Whitacre was impressed and got a number of them to be invited to perform by DCINY.

"The Dithyrambic Singers received this invitation because of the quality and high level of musicianship demonstrated by the singers and the exceptional recommendations given by Vincent Kang and his choral colleagues," said DCINY artistic director and principal conductor Dr Jonathan Griffith. "It is quite an honour just to be invited to perform in Carnegie Hall. These wonderful musicians not only represent a high quality of music and education, but they also become ambassadors for the entire community. This is an event of extreme pride for everybody and deserving of the community's recognition and support."

A total of 13 DS members made the trip - on their own penny - and were in New York from April 14 to 17 (the concert date). "It was quite a strange and exciting experience," said DS tenor sectional leader and piano accompanist Shah Johan. "The first day of rehearsals, we were not really that comfortable and were unused to the Isaac Stern Auditorium's acoustics."

"The acoustics were so good, if a pin dropped on stage, you could hear it at the back!" said Kang.

"There's no room for error at all," agreed Johan.

"But Whitacre was nice. He was funny and professional and kind," said Melissa, another member of the choir who made the trip. "He told us the stories for the inspirations of the music, and that was nice."

By the second day, the DS members had already found their feet and delivered a performance to remember at the Isaac Stern Auditorium. The members all related the experience with enthusiasm, yet this is not the first time they have performed at an international stage. In fact, in November 2008, they were crowned Grand Prix Champion at the Busan Choral Festival & Competition in Korea. In July of that year, they won the Gold and became Champion for the Open Mixed Choir, Gold for Folklore A Capella as well as the Grand Final Special Jury Prize at the 21st Century International Choral Festival in Suzhou, China.

For a full list of their achievements, go to their blog at http://dithyrambic-singers.blogspot.com/.

The choir was the brainchild of Ian Lim Kean Seng who is now DS choral artistic director and conductor. DS recruits young choir singers from colleges and universities. They also perform occasionally at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) as well in events. Despite classical choir not being something that is as popular as say, mainstream music, indie bands or even classical music, which has a regular venue, the members of DS has a positive outlook on things, no doubt boosted by their recent trip to Carnegie Hall.

"I think that what we need would probably be a show or a carnival for classical choir," said Kang. "A festival for classical choir, held somewhere in town, maybe at DFP."

Well, if they can get to Carnegie Hall, maybe it's time we open up DFP for groups such as DS to show Malaysia what the world has been recognising all this while.

Newsletter from DCINY

2010-06-19T12:00:00.018+08:00

Distinguished Concerts Singers International in an all-Whitacre program on
April 17.

Whitacre conducted the program of his music on April 17.

International
Spotlight: Dithyrambic Singers Perform with Eric Whitacre

Distinguished Concerts Singers International is comprised of singers from all over the world, and we were privileged recently to have the Dithyrambic Singers from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, grace our stage. The Dithyrambic Singers performed in an all-Whitacre program along with over 360 singers in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall, on April 17. It was a weekend filled with many eye-opening moments, thanks to Whitacre's insights into his work, and the performance was truly one of the best concerts that DCINY has produced.

Wrote Vincent Kang, co-director, about the group's experience: "The rehearsals with Mr. Whitacre have helped our group understand the music better, and making music with him was immensely gratifying. Singing Whitacre's best chorale compositions at Carnegie Hall was truly a dream come true."

Eric
Whitacre's the city & the sea Premieres with DCINY

On April 17, in an all-Whitacre program, DCINY presented the World Premiere of Eric Whitacre's the city & the sea. The work, created as part of the DCINY Premiere Project, is based on the poetry of ee cummings. Whitacre turned five of cummings' poems into five pieces, and they were all sung together in one choral cycle.

No stranger to setting poems to music, Whitacre has created works from the writings of many great poets. He took Ogden Nash's short, witty poems about animals and set them to music, resulting in his popular Animal Crackers Volumes I and II. Likewise, several works by Octavio Paz have become his A Boy and a Girl, Little Birds, Cloudburst and Water Night. Rudyard Kipling's Seal Lullaby has also been set to Whitacre's stirring music. All of these pieces appeared on the concert , and the city & the sea received a warm welcome into the choral repertoire.

Eric Whitacre to Appear with DCINY in 2011

Following a concert of his music in Carnegie Hall on April 17, DCINY is pleased to announce that composer Eric Whitacre will return to the DCINY Concert Series twice in 2011. Auditions are now being accepted for performances on April 10, 2011 at
Avery Fisher Hall in New York City and on June 25, 2011 in Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Spaces are limited-- audition today!

News: Night of Enchanting Vocals

2010-05-22T22:18:00.012+08:00

The Star May 15, 2010

Musical ProperGanda

co-organiser
UCSI University & Dithyrambic Singers

CROWD favourites such as Pak Ngah’s Keranamu Malaysia, classics by Chopin and Mozart as well as songs from well-loved operas like La Boheme and Le Nozze di Figaro were given a fresh rendition at the Properganda Musical, co-organised by the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall Choir, UCSI University and the Dithyrambic Singers.

The musical, under the artistic direction of Ian Lim Kean Seng starred UCSI University alumni Bui Yik Ling, Shah Johan Shahridzuan, Rachel Tan Cheng Suan and Tay Chai Ying. The musical featured opera arias from The Old Maid, Thief and Faust, operatic scenes from Die Lustige Witwe, La Traviata, and powerful vocal solos, duets and quartets from various other operas.

Classic number: Guest performer, Terence Au Eng Yee (far right), performing alongside Rachel Tan, Shah Johan, Nickson Choong, Stephan Chang and Ang Joonkie in an operatic scene entitled ‘Quando me’n vo’. A few classic Chinese opera numbers were also blended into the mix, among them the memorable Ala Muhan from a Xin Jiang folk song, performed by Lim Huey Hsiang, Karen Tan, Shah Johan, Ang Joonkie with Tay on the piano.

After the intermission, the Dithyrambic Singers performed Saloma’s Di Mana Suara Burung Kenari, to the delight of the crowd.

The Dithyrambic Singers, comprising mostly UCSI University music students, are one of Malaysia’s leading choral ensembles, having made appearances at various international events, including the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition in South Korea, the 1st Asian Choir Games in Indonesia (2007) and at the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Oriental Concentus in China.

A week before the Properganda musical, the group was invited to the Distinguished Concert in New York, and performed under the direction of Eric Whitcare at Carnegie Hall.

The Musical Properganda featured some of the best vocals from among the performers and great musical expressions for the operatic arias and scenes that delighted the crowd. All the four main performers were under the tutelage of UCSI University lecturers and have been awarded scholarships to pursue their Masters in Vocal Performance and Piano Accompaniment at the Birmingham Conservatoire in the United Kingdom.

Dithyrambic Singers on Youtube

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News: The Dithyrambic Singers show why it is a group to watch out for

2009-04-05T23:42:00.005+08:00

The Star (Malaysia): The Dithyrambic Singers show why it is a group to watch out for
Thursday March 26, 2009

By OH ING YEEN

IF YOU think that choir members just stand still and sing at concerts, the Dithyrambic Singers will prove you wrong.

Adding elements of drama to their singing, the group delivered a performance that was an eye-opener, particularly to those new to the choir scene. Many in the audience were stunned when some of the choir members performed a tribal war dance, howling in agony, sobbing hysterically and screaming in madness.

The play of light created a dramatic effect to set the mood for the songs the choir rendered. There were also several costume changes, with the members looking smart in shades of black and red, white and blue, as well as traditional Malaysian motifs.

Titled A Choral Voyage, the performance, held at the KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) last weekend, was the choir’s first full recital. The choir was founded in 2005.

The group performed more than 15 songs during the concert, and highlights included the ancient tribal war-inspired Bal-laygi and the thought–provoking A Land Far Away, both of which provided the choir the opportunity to incorporate drama elements.

The latter was composed by the choir’s associate member Ng Shyh Poh with the aim of conveying the message of the brutalities of war through the voice of the victims. Six choir members each took on different roles as victims of war and acted out the emotions that resulted from the horror they had experienced — agony, sadness, fear, and even madness.

The audience was transported to the grasslands of Mongolia by the traditional Mongolian folk song Ba Jun Zan as the choir members mimicked the sound of galloping horses to portray the vigour of Genghis Khan’s famous eight steeds.

A Glimpse of Malaysian brought a sense of familiarity to the audience with its medley of five Malaysian folk songs that showcased the uniqueness of the local culture, including songs we grew up with, such as Geylang Si Paku Geylang.

The Dithyrambic Singers emerged Grand Prix Champion at the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition in November 2008, on the heels of its victorious participation in the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus, held in Suzhou, China, in July2008.

The choir was also invited by the Singapore Education Ministry to be one of the four choirs selected internationally to perform at the Victoria Hall during the recent 2008 World Youth Choral Festival.

Artistic and music director Ian Lim, who founded and conducts the choir, deemed the Singapore stint an honour and credited the international exposure as inspiration for the choir.

“The lyrics of A Land Far Away came from a Japanese poem. At the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition, one of the judges, who is Japanese, commented that we understood the lyrics very well,” Lim said.

He added, “We’d been thinking of having this concert and it took us three months to prepare and rehearse for this; every one was so nervous! We’ve gone through so much, from zero to a champion choir.”

Producer Vincent Kang, who is also part of the choir, was overwhelmed by the audience’s reaction and support.

“We did not know what to expect as this is our first full recital. Previously, we had only collaborated with other choirs or taken part in competitions,” he said.

He revealed that the choir would participate in the World Choir Games in Europe.

“Competitions are a way to push us to go further and try out more things. It broadens our horizon,” he explained.

With two international accolades under their belt, the Dithyrambic Singers is one choir to watch out for in the international scene.

News: Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

2009-03-03T12:12:00.001+08:00

Utusan Malaysia: Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

Beginilah ekspresi penderitaan rakyat Palestin yang cuba digambarkan oleh kumpulan koir Dithyrambic pada Malam Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan di Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, malam tadi. Kumpulan tersebut yang dianggotai oleh 20 remaja Cina berjaya mencuri perhatian penonton termasuk Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin; Sultanah Kedah, Sultanah Haminah Hamidun; Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dan isteri, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Antara artis popular yang turut membuat persembahan ialah Siti Nurhaliza, Ramli Sarip, Jaclyn Victor, Kumpulan Raihan dan Misha Omar.

Pada majlis tersebut, sebanyak RM10.7 juta telah berjaya dikumpul untuk disalurkan kepada rakyat Palestin di Gaza.– RASHID MAHFOF

Previous Event: Musical ProperGanda

2009-03-02T13:21:00.001+08:00

You are cordially invited to this event:

Musical Properganda by Rachel Tan (soprano), Bui Yik Ling (soprano), Shah Johan (piano) and Tay Chai Ying (piano).

Date

22 April 2010

23 April 2010

Time

8pm

Venue

The KL and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

Previous Event: A Choral Voyage at KLPAC

2009-03-02T00:36:00.009+08:00

You are cordially invited to this event ....

A Choral Voyage by Dithyrambic Singers at KLPAC

Dates and Time:
20 March 2009 (8.30 p.m.)
21 March 2009 (8.30 p.m.)
22 March 2009 (3.00 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.)

Venue : KLPAC (Pentas 2)

For more information, please contact
KLPAC (03-40479000) http://www.klpac.com/
Terence (012-3636956)
Connie (017-2233235)

Previous Event: Chi Mei Ho (Soprano) and Samuel Tan (Piano) - Appassionata, A Voice and Piano Recital

2009-03-01T21:38:00.002+08:00

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Chi Mei Ho (Soprano) and Samuel Tan (Piano)
Appassionata - A Voice and Piano Recital

Date

31 July 2009 (Friday)

Time

8 pm

Venue
The Kuala Lumpur-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
1, Jalan Maharajalela,
50150 KL

Contact Person
Miss Chua (Secretary) : 03-2274 6645
Terence Au Eng Yee : 012-363 6956

Dithyrambic Singers invited to perform in CCIMC

2009-03-01T13:08:00.000+08:00

Cultural Centre International ( CCIMC )

MUSIC COLLOQUIM 2009

Venue : Auditorium Perdanasiswa, University of Malaya

Date : 27 October 2009

Time : 8.30 - 5.15pm

Professionals and researchers from local and aboard will attend as speakers and discuss current issues in the music industry. This includes performances by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Dr. Kim Bo-Kyung from Korea and international multiple award winning choir, the Dithyrambic Singers led by Mr. Ian Lim.

Previous Event: Chin Yen Lin Soprano Solo Recital

2009-02-17T12:01:00.003+08:00

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Chin Yen Lin Soprano Solo Recital

Date : 26 February 2009 (Thursday)
Time : 8 p.m.
Venue : KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

News: Manifestasi anak seni pada Malam Amal Rayuan Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

2009-02-08T11:20:00.001+08:00

Mstar Online: Manifestasi anak seni pada Malam Amal Rayuan Atas Nama Kemanusiaan
Oleh NURUL AIN MOHD. HUSSAIN

Persembahan paling menarik dan mantap oleh koir Dithyrambic berjaya meruntun perasaan hadirin.

IBARAT menjadi satu kemestian setiap kali berlangsungnya program amal, pasti disertai dengan konsert dan persembahan artis-artis terkemuka tanah air.

Namun itulah satu sumbangan yang dilakukan oleh golongan seni pada malam Rayuan Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan di Istana Budaya, Sabtu lalu.

Majlis tersebut juga merupakan satu bentuk manifestasi bagi meringankan beban golongan masyarakat Palestin yang sedang berperang menentang kekejaman regim Zionis.

Majlis yang dihadiri ramai golongan kenamaan, termasuklah Yang di-Pertuan Agong itu merupakan satu majlis yang mendapat kerjasama daripada Kementerian Perpaduan, Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan.

Papa Rock Malaysia, Ramli Sarip memaku perhatian hadirin ketika mendendangkan lagu'Ziarah'.

Tirai persembahan dibuka dengan persembahan nyanyian oleh penyanyi tesohor, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, memang istimewa sekali ketika meyampaikan lagu ‘Suara Sepi’.

Memang tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi, persembahan Datuk Siti ketika mendendangkan lagu yang dicipta khas oleh Johari Teh dan lirik yang ditulis oleh Habsah Hassan ini nyata berjaya menyentuh hati hadirin yang berada dalam dewan tersebut.

Tidak terhenti setakat itu sahaja, persembahan diteruskan dengan nyanyian lagu bertajuk ‘Ziarah ‘oleh Papa Rock, Ramli Sarip.

Penyanyi bersuara serak basah yang berasal dari Singapura ini nyata berjaya menghidupkan suasana sedih dihati hadirin pada malam itu.

Dengan gaya tersendiri yang tidak perlu diperkatakan lagi, juara Malaysian Idol musim pertama Jaclyn Victor tampil membuat persembahan seterusnya.

Dengan menyampaikan lagu bertajuk ‘Imagine’ nyata persembahan Jac tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi dengan vokalnya yang sememangnya bagus sekali.

Pengacara pada majlis tersebut, Mahadzir Lokman juga sememangnya berjaya menghidupkan suasana majlis yang bersifat formal pada malam itu.

Vokal juara Malaysian Idol musim pertama, Jaclyn Victor sememangnya mantap ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Imagine'.

Dengan gaya tersendiri personaliti yang pandai fasih bercakap tujuh bahasa ini mampu mengendalikan majlis tersebut berseorangan tanpa cacat celanya dan memang pujian wajar diberikan kepadanya.

Kumpulan nasyid terkenal Raihan turut tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan menarik pada malam itu dengan menyampaikan lagu ‘Untukmu Palestin’.

Namun disebalik persembahan artis-artis terkemuka tanah air persembahan koir oleh kumpulan Dithyrambic ketika menyampaikan lagu ’Tanahair Yang Jauh’ betul-betul menyentuh perasaan tetamu yang hadir dalam Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.

Misha Omar dengan gaya tersendiri ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Hitam Putih Kehidupan'.

Biarpun menggunakan bahasa Mandarin sebagai bahasa perantara dalam persembahan mereka namun semangat dan gaya persembahan yang ditunjukkan nyata hidup dan membuatkan penonton bersorak sebaik persembahan mereka tamat.

Selayaknya persembahan mereka diberi 'markah' tertinggi pada malam tersebut kerana biarpun membuat persembahan dalam bahasa ibunda mereka, namun dari segi gaya berpakaian mereka masih beridentitikan Malaysia iaitu pakaian songket tersarung ditubuh mereka.

Juara Akademi Nasyid yang juga finalis Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) ke-24 baru-baru ini, Aiman turut tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan dengan menyampaikan lagu ’Dusta Berkalang’.

Nyata Aiman bijak membuat pemilihan pakaian yang sesuai apabila kali ini dia tidak lagi tampil sarat seperti dalam AJL yang lalu.

Biarpun vokalnya biasa namun dia wajar diberikan pujian kerana sebagai bakat baru Aiman masih lagi mampu bersaing dengan penyanyi-penyanyi yang lebih senior daripadanya dalam industri hiburan tanahair.

Penyanyi popular, Mawi tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan pada malam itu.

Seterusnya persembahan nyanyian diteruskan oleh penyanyi yang agak lama menyepikan diri lewat kebelakangan ini, Misha Omar, tampil jelita dalam persalinan berwarna hitam putih yang sesuai dengan lagu yang dinyanyikannya.

Ternyata vokal Misha masih sama dan tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi ketika mengalunkan lagu Sheila Majid, Hitam Putih Kehidupan.

Finalis AJL kategori Etnik Kreatif, Aiman tampil dengan pakaian yang sesuai ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Dusta Berkalang'.

Baru sahaja pulang dari berbulan madu, penyanyi popular Mawi turut serta menjayakan konsert amal itu.

Raja SMS ini menyampaikan lagu terbarunya, Allah Habibi dengan diiringi kumpulan Aristana sebagai penyanyi latarnya.

Majlis yang berlangsung hampir 2 jam itu diakhiri dengan persembahan monodrama yang meruntun perasaan lakonan Umie Aida dan Sharonizam Noor.

Persembahan yang dipimpin oleh pengarah berkaliber, Erma Fatima ini memang tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi. Ia berjaya membawa jiwa penonton menghayati dan menyelami perasaan rakyat Palestin yang menderita akibat kematian dan kehilangan orang tersayang.

Acara kemuncak pada malam berkenaan adalah penyampaian sumbangan kepada Dana Atas Nama Kemanusiaan yang berjaya mengumpul RM10.7 juta hasil sumbangan syarikat-syarikat korporat dan dermawan di negara ini.

Wang tersebut akan disalurkan kepada Wisma Putra untuk Tabung Kemanusiaan Rakyat Palestin.

Persembahan mantap, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Suara Sepi' sememangnya tidak boleh disangkal lagi. Foto The Star Oleh:KAMARUL ARIFFIN DAN EHFAN SHAH.

Apa yang dapat disimpulkan rata-rata persembahan artis pada malam konsert Malam Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan wajar diberi pujian kerana semua penyanyi menyampaikan lagu-lagu mereka dengan penuh penghayatan.

Previous Event: Zhao Xi Xiang Hui 3 (Concert)

2009-02-01T21:25:00.001+08:00

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Basic information of the concert ....
Date : 25 June 2009 ( Thursday )
Time : 8pm
Venue : Chinese Assembly Hall

Contact Person ....
Terence : 012-3636956
Connie : 017-2233235

News: Choir Does Country Proud - Emerged Grand Prix at the 2008 Busan Festival and Competiton (Korea)

2008-12-28T01:32:00.012+08:00

The Star (Malaysia): Choir does country proud
Saturday December 20, 2008

THE Dithyrambic Singers have once again proven themselves internationally. The Dithyrambic Singers, under the direction of Ian Lim, emerged Grand Prix Champion at the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition recently.

Held from Nov 12 to 15, the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition was organised by the South Korean Choral Institute and supported by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Busan Metropolitan City Government and Korean Tourism Organisation.

The judges comprised an international jury from Belgium, Japan, Argentina, Armenia, the United States and South Korea.

Winning Malaysians: The Dithyrambic Singers won the gold medal in the Mixed Classic and Ethnic (Folklore) categories and were named the Grand Prix Champion.

This year’s competition attracted 40 choirs from 12 countries, including South Korea, China, United States, Japan, Nigeria, Russia, and the South-East Asian nations.

The Dithyrambic Singers topped the Mixed Classic and Ethnic (Folklore) categories to attain the highest score to be awarded champion.

This was the group’s second international victory this year, since their participation in the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus held in Suzhou, China, in July.

The choir was also invited by the Singapore Education Ministry to be one of the four choirs selected internationally to perform at the Victoria Hall at the recent 2008 World Youth Choral Festival.

The Dithyrambic Singers’ success in international competitions has not only brought honour to the country but also international recognition to the choir.

Previous Event: Chorale d'Arte

2008-10-01T19:12:00.003+08:00

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