Experience the emotional journey of dementia through opera
16 October 2024 (Friday)
7pm – 8:30pm
NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre
50 Kent Ridge Crescent Singapore, 119279
Tickets are now on sale via Eventbrite.
Concession tickets are available for senior citizens and full-time students. A valid proof of eligibility (e.g. NRIC, student pass) is required.
The evening features the world premiere of the full opera Losing Lily, with libretto by playwright Jean Tay. Directed by theatre veteran Nora Samosir, the opera unfolds a poignant story of the human mind – from brushes with forgetfulness in early onset dementia, to heart-wrenching moments of not recognising loved ones. Along with Dr Wong (Lily), tenor Jonathan Charles Tay plays her son and mezzo-soprano Cindy Honanta appears as the caregiver. The trio of singers will be supported by musicians from the Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory of Music Conservatory, led by conductor Chong Wailun.
The performance will also include a screening of the docu-opera A Day A Lily, written and produced by Jack Lin and The Floating Folks. The narrative of a fictional opera singer who begins to lose her mind is interlaced with interviews from persons living with dementia, medical experts, social workers, carers, as well as the creatives’ process of making the docu-opera.
Join us for this special premiere and screening, offering a rich exploration of life with this condition.
This event is supported by National Arts Council and the Tote Board Arts Fund.
Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at the heart of the YST Conservatory. Centred in one of the world’s most dynamic countries, YST is uniquely placed to offer a distinct and powerful contemporary Asian voice.
The Conservatory brings together a world-class faculty and facility to nurture students in performance, composition, production and engagement. Through our undergraduate, graduate, continuing education and youth offerings, we connect dynamically with the surrounding musical ecosystem. We host a vibrant performance calendar with around 200 concerts annually, featuring students and faculty alongside international artists. Our community engagement programme has extensive local and global reach. Students are supported to find their own artistic pathways through exchanges, festivals, competitions and projects. More broadly, our international networks further enhance the educational experience and ensure our continued evolution.
All are welcome!
Full-priced tickets for Lily are available at $10.
Concession tickets worth $5 are available for senior citizens and full-time students. A valid proof of eligibility (e.g. NRIC, student pass) is required. Patrons unable to present proof of eligibility at the door will be required to purchase a full-price ticket in order to gain entry.
