December 2008 / January 2009 - Association of Dutch Businessmen

Event Agenda
A Jazzy Christmas,
Noel Samba
Bassa Nova
DATE
VENUE
: Saturday 20 December, 7:30 PM
: Esplanade Concert Hall
DURATION : approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes
TICKET PRICE (EXCLUDE BOOKING FEE):
Standard - S$80, S$60, S$40, S$20 (Restricted View)
Synopsis:
A Jazzy Christmas - Noel Samba Bossa Nova by Jeremy
Monteiro, Toots Thielemans, Two for Brazil - Paulinho
Garcia, Greg Fishman, Grazyna Auguscik, Shawn Kelley,
Bart De Nolf and Mohamed Noor Singapore, Belgium,
Poland, USA and Brazil.
Come celebrate the yuletide season with Brazilian
panache! This samba and bossa nova concert, produced
by Asia’s foremost jazz pianist and Singapore’s “King
of Swing” Jeremy Monteiro, brings together a stellar
gathering of internationally acclaimed musical talents
from Singapore and around the world in one big party of
great artistry, fantastic music and good vibes!
Jeremy Monteiro, a Cultural Medallion winner
(pianist, vocalist, composer, jazz educator) has won
critical acclaim in many parts of the world (allaboutjazz.
com). With more than 20 albums, his latest Homecoming
features all original tunes. He has collaborated with
jazz luminaries such as Toots Thielemans, James Moody,
Michael Brecker, Cassandra Wilson, Ernie Watts and
Charlie Haden. During his last concert with Toots five
years ago, Toots was so exhilarated with making music
with Monteiro that he exclaimed “Jeremy…what a
revelation!”
Toots Thielemans is the undisputed master of the
harmonica, a natural talent in his field who learnt his craft
on the job. Now at an age of 86, his harmonica playing is
still unrivaled, captivating audiences worldwide with his
playing “in that little space between a smile and a tear.”
Two for Brazil is Brazilian-born Paulinho Garcia on the
guitar and vocals and Chicago native Greg Fishman on the
saxophone and flute. With a shared passion for Brazilian
music, the two have received countless rave reviews for
their tender, beautiful recordings and performances.
Polish-American singer, composer, arranger and
producer and Jazz Forum Magazine’s “Best Jazz Vocalist”
from 2002-2006, Grazyna Auguscik is hailed as “one of
the most intriguing vocalists on the jazz scene today”
(allaboutjazz.com), delivering her own version of jazz
with an otherworldly voice and a fearless, virtuosic
style.
Experience them live in concert together with gifted
musicians Shawn Kelley (drums), Bart de Nolf (bass) and
Mohamed Noor (percussion).
Singapore Dance
Theatre presents:
The Nutcracker
DATE : 12-20 December 2008, Friday-Saturday
(12&13 December): 8 PM, Wednesday-
Saturday (17 – 20 December): 8 PM.
VENUE : Esplanade Theatre
DURATION : Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes
TICKET PRICE (EXCLUDE BOOKING FEE):
Standard - S$138 (VIP Box), S$108, S$88, S$68, S$48
SYNOPSIS:
In this enchanting fairytale ballet that is set in a joyous
Christmas’s eve occasion, The Nutcracker is a lighthearted
tale of adventure and courage featuring Clara
and her adventures after she receives a beautifullycrafted
nutcracker doll from Dr Drosselmeyer.
At the stroke of midnight, the Nutcracker doll comes
alive and comes to her rescue when her room is invaded
by an army of rats. The King Rat is defeated by the
Nutcracker Doll, and The Nutcracker is transformed into
a Prince. The Nutcracker Prince then treats Clara to a
magical journey through the Kingdom of Sweets, where
she is enchanted with sights of Spain, France, Istanbul,
Russia, China and Holland and later greeted by the Snow
Queen and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
With an alternating cast of 200 dancers dressed
in colourful costumes, fascinating projections, an
animated backdrop and stage sets for the enthralling
scenes of Land of Snow, Kingdom of Sweets, and more,
this mega-production promises to be a spectacular
Christmas treat for the entire family.
Countdown to 2009
at the New Year’s Eve Party
at the Hollandse Club!
Spend your last few hours of 2008 at the club in style!
As the band plays, the bhangra dancers entertain and
Kien the magic artist dazzles you with his skill, all you have
to do is enjoy yourself.
As 2008 turns to 2009, the champagne will flow at
every table as you toast your friends, family and colleagues.
Each table seats 10, so invite your nearest and dearest
to celebrate the start of a new year.
Ticket price for members is $95 ($40 for the kids)
and $110 for guests ($50 for the kids). Tickets for sale
at reception Hollandse Club (6464 5225).
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Vol.18 • No. 10 • December 2008 / January 2009