A Tale of Two Islands

Join Ding Yi Music Company on an enchanting musical journey through the mystical legends of Singapore’s islands, as they bring to life the captivating stories of Sisters’ Islands and Kusu Island. This intriguing experience will transport students to a time when Singapore’s islands were rich with tales of love, bravery, and transformation.

Accompanied by a live traditional Chinese music ensemble, students will experience Singapore’s vibrant island folklore through dramatised stories while learning about the fascinating world of Chinese plucked string and woodwind instruments. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how a melody is crafted and observe different instruments performing together to create different soundscapes.

Join Ding Yi and PLAY with them on their musical island adventure!

Learning Objectives

• Discover instruments from the plucked and wind sections of a Chinese chamber ensemble
• Discover tales and legends behind Singapore’s offshore islands
• Appreciate how melody and harmony work together to tell a story

A programme of 60 Connections – At Home and Afar, a year-long season of Singapore stories and international collaborations in celebration of SG60.

This is an Esplanade Co-production.