Upcoming Performances this Week
February 8th, 2010

Its a nice coincidence when a widely respected teacher and her famous student take their turns on stage in consecutive days, such as Rebecca Chellappah’s performance of Mahler’s song cycle Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, taking place this coming Thursday (11 Feb) and only one day before Jeong Ae-Ree’s Birds of Paradise recital.
So what do these two familar faces think of this unusual turn of events? Says Rebecca: “I feel so fortunate to be singing these beautiful Mahler songs with the SSO! Ae Ree has many more years of experince as a singer than I have and she has been an inspiration and a mentor to me throughout my studies both as a teacher and a friend. I am definitely looking forward to her concert.
I think as singers we just hope to touch our audiences in the short time we share with them. As long as the audience leave with Mahler’s haunting melodies in their hearts and minds, I am happy.”
Mdm Jeong shares the same sentiments: “As a performer, I am always trying my very best to perform. with time hopefully I will become better and better. For all of us, it is a life time study, isn’t it? When you sing, you don’t need think of others. just be yourself and sing. I wish all the best for my loving student Rebecca and as well as for my own recital.”
The Mad Scene wishes bother performers the very best of luck in their concerts. Ticket information can be found on the newly updated Events Page.


