In celebration of Singapore’s golden jubilee (SG50) and in collaboration with The Community Foundation of Singapore, Kris Foundation presented The Journey Back Home at Victoria Concert Hall. The concert stems from re ecting upon a journey back home to pay tribute to the nation that explores what it means to belong. It is often said that home is where the heart is. But the heart is no careless creature, capable of calling anywhere home. It grows slowly, but rmly; and when displaced, holds on tight to its experiences, like roots hold on to nourishing earth.
Kris Foundation commissioned a new work by Singaporean composer Phang KokJun. In Journey On, Phang sought to bring out from the sights and sounds of Singapore’s past, present and future. “Then” From how early immigrants to Singapore felt as they travelled in search of new dreams. “Today” outlines the dizzying pace of today’s world. “Tomorrow” begins with an empty and uncertain atmosphere, including the theme from the rst movement as a reminder of the reason why this “Journey” began.
Alan Choo, violin
Gabriel Lee, violin
Jeremy Chiew, viola
Andris Koh, cello
Khoo Hui Ling, piano
Programme:
Phang Kok Jun (b. 1989): Journey On
Tan Dun: 8 Memories in Watercolour, Op.1
S. Barber: String Quartet in B minor, Op.11
A. Dvorak: Piano Quintet No.2 in A Major, Op.81 B.155
Highlights from The Journey Back Home
