In conjunction with India@70, the High Commission of India in Singapore is proud to present a performance by international sensation Zakir Hussain at Esplanade Concert Hall on Sunday.
Over the weekend, Esplanade is also featuring composers of dance music Swathi Thirunal and Balamuralikrishna, as well as Singapore duo SHISHA. The Singapore Night Festival is also being held across the Downtown area, featuring a wide array of activities, performances, and art displays.
1. Zakir Hussain – Masters of Percussion
A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order, Zakir Hussain's consistently brilliant and exciting performances have not only established him as a national treasure in his own country, India, but gained him worldwide fame. He is widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement.
Accompanying Maestro Hussain are Anantha Krishnan on Mridangam, Sabir Khan on Sarangi and Navin Sharma on Dholak.
When: Aug 20
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Entry: S$50-200
Enjoy the evening with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Shamroz Khan and vocalist Sivaranjini Das, together known as SHISHA. They present their popular original compositions in a dynamic collaboration with their musician friends.
Born and bred in Singapore, the duo hails from different musical backgrounds, and have produced two albums and their recent new singles Yetho, Tholaithooram and The Aathichudi Movement have moved the hearts of people.
When: Aug 20
Where: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Entry: Free
3. Rasanubhava – Musical Expressions of Swathi Thirunal and Balamuralikrishna
The compositions of Swathi Thirunal and Balamuralikrishna embody the complete and synergistic elements of music and dance.
As composers for dance, their works were a fine balance of rhythm and gait, making the pieces highly danceable. As musicians, their ragas (scales) and lyrics lent themselves so well to abhinaya (expressions), that in the hands of sensitive musicians and soulful dancers, had the ability to move the audience.
When: Aug 19
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Entry: S$18-25
4. Professor Crackitts Light Fantastic Mirror Maze
Professor Crackitt’s laboratory is back by popular demand – featuring a life-size labyrinth of mirrors, filled with infinite reflections and endless hallways.
Enjoy an amazing experience of mind-boggling light and mirror illusions.
When: Aug 19-20
Where: Singapore Science Centre
Entry: Free-S$12
This is the most anticipated festival among art lovers (and also people who live on Instagram) in Singapore, and it's celebrating its 10th anniversary this August.
This year’s edition will rekindle the romance and beauty of night lights and exhilarating performances, bringing back previous crowd favourites in a refreshing retrospective.
When: Aug 19-20
Where: Downtown area
Entry: Free