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Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake, wishes the OFA and the .eu .be ! 🎉 We hope that everyone, especially all asians far f...
28/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake, wishes the OFA and the .eu .be ! 🎉 We hope that everyone, especially all asians far from home, are celebrating with lots of love, and warmth!

The Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation. It’s a time for shedding old skin and embracing new beginnings. 🌱🐍 Whether you're making new goals or seeking personal growth, the Snake encourages us to be graceful yet strong in our pursuits.

On this special day, families come together to enjoy feasts, exchange red envelopes, and honor traditions that bring good fortune and harmony. 🍊🧧

Wishing you all a prosperous and peaceful year ahead! 🧨🐍

🧧 Happy New Year 2025 ! 🧧 We hope you have had a good start into the new year 2025. 🎉 As an opening, this is our first e...
09/01/2025

🧧 Happy New Year 2025 ! 🧧 We hope you have had a good start into the new year 2025. 🎉 As an opening, this is our first event coming 9 February. Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year of the wood snake 🐍2025!

Location: https://www.chois-hotpot.de/ (prices indicated)
Reservations are limited to 50 pax so please register soon (adults and children) LINK IN BIO and indicate the number of persons accompanying you in the attendees list:

Registration:
www.operafestivalasia.com/cnymunich

Looking forward to seeing you🏮🧧🥘🍲

Appreciating 2024! ⭐️ Continuing towards the end of 2024.. MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 Part 1 : In Kuala Lumpur, OFA collaborated with  ...
26/12/2024

Appreciating 2024! ⭐️ Continuing towards the end of 2024..
MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 Part 1 : In Kuala Lumpur, OFA collaborated with to curate Opera À la Carte , at the intimate KL City Opera Studio, that brought together nine extraordinary artists from five
different countries 🇲🇾 🇺🇦 🇫🇷 🇹🇭 🇨🇳 . The performance was a vivid display of global talent,with each performance enriched the audience’s experience with diverse cultural influences, highlighting OFA’s global mission. Featured singers were and 🇲🇾, pianist Vlad Demchenko , Countertenor 🇨🇳, mezzo Sopran .alu 🇫🇷 , Soprano Priya Pariyachart . 🇹🇭 Accompanied by the talented Dr 🎹

The event had also received the honour of audience members from Ukraine, French and Thai Embassy, and prof. Tazul Tajjudin from the UiTM. A special feature of ‘s Wang Chenweis song 水莲花 was also made for the Martinee. 🍸

As a part of the closing, had also given a short interview with , sharing about her life as opera director. 🗣️

The Audience had once again privilege to enjoy the VR feature of ‘s André BückerOrfeo in the Underworld, which had proven that it is not for the faint hearted. 😱🥽

Thank you to the team for having us ❤️
Danny Chen Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Pics by b**g hiang

Appreciating 2024 🎁🎄: Voices of Compassion, Kampot, Cambodia 🇰🇭 This August 2024, OFA had the honor of hosting a humanit...
25/12/2024

Appreciating 2024 🎁🎄: Voices of Compassion, Kampot, Cambodia 🇰🇭

This August 2024, OFA had the honor of hosting a humanitarian vocal music workshop in collaboration with the Khmer Cultural Development Institute (KCDI), with .alu and 🎶 creating the workshop programme, and on accompaniment 🎹 . Through the universal language of music, we united to inspire change, foster community, and share our cultures. 🌎

A special thank you to the Singapore Embassy in Phnom Penh 🇸🇬 for joining us and supporting this event, as well as the Austrian Embassy in Bangkok 🇦🇹 for their generous support of Austrian Soprano Anija Lombard . Thank you to our operations executive for bringing us together, Catherine Geach and the Heads of the KCDI for having us . 🎓

As we look ahead to the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, unity, and harmony. Let’s continue to make the world a better place, one note at a time. 🎵🥰❤️



Photos 5,6,7,8 credit to the Singaporean Embassy 🙂

Happy Holidays! 🎄 As we embrace this season of giving, we continue to appreciate the artists, performances, and opportun...
23/12/2024

Happy Holidays! 🎄 As we embrace this season of giving, we continue to appreciate the artists, performances, and opportunities that have blessed our year. 🎶 🎁

BANGKOK 🇹🇭 Phantom Flow - An Operatic Rap Odyssey PT 1: On August 3, 2024, Mahidol University was transformed into a sonic dreamscape where genres collided in the most exhilarating way. Phantom Flow - An Operatic Rap Odyssey took center stage, captivating an audience with a spectacular fusion of opera, pop, musical, and rap. This genre-defying performance has undoubtedly set a new benchmark for the musical landscape in Thailand.

Inspired through the personal motivation of bringing people together by , OFA has collaborated with her as an artistic director to create this wonderful production, starring rap influencer . Accompanying them was an ensemble of Thailand’s finest musical talents. Pianist and violinist Nipakorn Limcharoen .lim laid down the classical foundations with their flawless interpretations, creating a rich tapestry of sound. Meanwhile, a stellar lineup of vocalists, including Art Aditep (Tenor), Anchee Manasanun , Jing Auras (both alumni of The Voice 4), Aoy Amornphat (from ASIA7), New Kittin (Tenor and Vocal Coach), and Win Wasin (from The Golden Song), brought the house down with their breathtaking performances.
The stage concept was creatively put together by and , with the goal to fuse the various genres.

Adding to the spectacle were the stunning visuals created by The Creative Sync (Su-Yin Mah), which transported the audience into a fantastical world where the past and future of music met in harmony.

The Audience had also enjoyed the exhilarating pre-show of “Orfeo and Euridice” on Opera VR, directed by Staatsintendant and Director . 🥽

OFA would like to thank the , backstage team and for this wonderful support to realise this groundbreaking production.

PHOTOS by .

05/12/2024

🎶 Exclusive Interview with Soprano Jihyun Cecilia Lee ! 🎤✨

Opera Festival Asia had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Cecilia Lee! 🌟 She shares her favorite role, offers invaluable advice on making operas resonate with the next generation (hello, Gen Z! 👋), and gives us a glimpse into her life off the stage.

📣 Don’t miss this chance to engage with Cecilia – drop your questions in the comments and connect with her!

Stay tuned as we unveil our exciting plans for 2025 – big announcements coming soon! 🚀

👉 Follow us now for the latest updates and join us on this extraordinary journey into the world of opera! 💫

Kaie Arianna Heather Tan

🇦🇹OFA would also like to thank  for being a supporter of OFAs first  masterclass Co-organised by  and   through the supp...
19/11/2024

🇦🇹OFA would also like to thank for being a supporter of OFAs first masterclass Co-organised by and through the support of AMAI founded by , and making it a THIRD year in a row support for projects initiated by founder . 🇦🇹 We are happy to continually curate projects and productions in the vision of artistic creation and cultivation of next generation artists! 🤗🎶

As the Year 2024 comes to a close, OFA would like to extend our last thanks to our summer collaborators, notably Pianist...
19/11/2024

As the Year 2024 comes to a close, OFA would like to extend our last thanks to our summer collaborators, notably Pianist of the AMAI- Association for Music and Artistic Interaction, Verein zur Förderung der Musik und künstlerischer Interaktionen, for your support in producing together with OFA’s first Masterclass in Vienna 🤗🎶

About Donna: “A Vienna-based pianist, is known for her versatility on stage. Not confined to solo performances, she also shines as a Liedpianist and chamber music pianist. Her repertoire seamlessly blends classical and contemporary pieces. Donna’s musical journey began with a triumph at the International Art Festival for Keyboard Instruments in Shenzhen at the age of 11, a success that propelled her to move to Vienna in 2016.

Immersing herself in studies at the Richard Wagner Konservatorium and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Donna sharpened her skills under the guidance of renowned pianists like Tim Ovens, Hafez Babashahi, Stephen Delany, Michael Lipp, and Veronika Weinhandl.

Beyond her solo pursuits, Donna serves as a Accompanist in various operas, theater and Art songs productions. She has shared the stage with accomplished artists such as Maria Kosa, Martha Harreiter, Anna Bondarenko, Chiara Sciliano, Jubin Amiri, and collaborated with the Vienna Klangforum in the Wiener Konzerthaus for contemporary music concerts. Donna’s dynamic presence in both classical and modern genres underscores her commitment to musical diversity and collaboration.”

📣 🌎 SILK ROAD 2025 OPEN CALL ALL ARTISTS GLOBALLY! 🌎 📣Whether you are an organisation, singer, musician, dancer, boss, p...
22/09/2024

📣 🌎 SILK ROAD 2025 OPEN CALL ALL ARTISTS GLOBALLY! 🌎 📣Whether you are an organisation, singer, musician, dancer, boss, painter, filmmaker….. We are curious to know what is going on around and what creative ideas the you have for us 🤓🎨😎! We will then contact you within 2 weeks from deadline, if we think you potentially fit into our planning for 2025 🤗🧧!

🔔 NEW FEATURE ALERT 🔔!! Welcome  to the programmes curation team 🤗✨🎶 💃 We had a blast this year with National Day Celebr...
19/09/2024

🔔 NEW FEATURE ALERT 🔔!! Welcome to the programmes curation team 🤗✨🎶 💃 We had a blast this year with National Day Celebrations in Bavaria , and are looking forward to more to come 🙌🏼
“Florence Chong, a Malaysian Coloratura Soprano, began her musical journey as a pianist. She received a full scholarship to pursue the Diploma in Music course at SEGI College Subang Jaya, Malaysia, and graduated with distinction in 2011. In 2013, she was accepted into the prestigious BA in Vocal Studies at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin. She was awarded this degree, which is validated by Trinity College Dublin, with first-class honours in 2017. Florence was then awarded a Master’s Degree in Solo Singing with cm laude, specializing in Opera Performance, by the Conservatorium Maastricht, the Netherlands, in 2020, where she studied with Yvonne Schiffelers and Abigail Richards. Florence was one of the young artists of The Fat Lady opera group in the Netherlands for the season 2021/22, where she was coached by Tamir Chasson.

Florence has sung in numerous opera productions across Ireland, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Bosnia, and Malaysia. Her repertoire includes notable roles such as Frasquita in Bizet’s Carmen, Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Lucy in Menotti’s The Telephone, Suor Genovieffa in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, and more. Besides her opera engagements, Florence has left a notable impression on international audiences as a captivating recital artist. She was a featured soloist at several prominent music festivals including the Klang Music Festival in Malaysia, Festival de la Musique in France, Festival Via Musica, and Grachten Festival in the Netherlands, among others. Florence was also one of the featured singers on the CD album “A Musical Portrait” by Hans Leenders, where she recorded two compositions by Hans in 2022.

In recent years, Florence has been traveling extensively, maintaining an active performance schedule spanning between Malaysia and Europe.”

🔔NEW FEATURE ALERT🔔 Welcome  KANT LORMSOMBOON, amazing person and pianist to our team 🤗✨🎹 Thank you for the amazing work...
19/09/2024

🔔NEW FEATURE ALERT🔔
Welcome KANT LORMSOMBOON, amazing person and pianist to our team 🤗✨🎹 Thank you for the amazing work together this summer 🔥 You may approach him for collabs 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
“Kant Lormsomboon, alumni of 🇦🇹 is a versatile musician, educator, and passionate advocate for using music to give back. Starting piano at age 5, he trained with Thai artists like Prof. Nat Yontararak and has since performed at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall, Wiener Konzerthaus, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Kant has collaborated with renowned artists such as Grammy-winner Kenneth Tarver and participated in charity initiatives like “ART for CANCER,” raising funds through his performances. A concert soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral keyboardist, Kant also teaches at the Piano Academy of Bangkok while pursuing his Doctoral degree at Chulalongkorn University, constantly blending performance with pedagogy and community impact.”

The Opera Festival Asia Team wishes a Happy Mooncake Festival 冬秋节快乐everyone ! 🌕 🥮🐰🧧🥠  The first tale is about the hero H...
17/09/2024

The Opera Festival Asia Team wishes a Happy Mooncake Festival 冬秋节快乐everyone ! 🌕 🥮🐰🧧🥠 The first tale is about the hero Hou Yi, who shot down nine suns with arrows to save people from suffering and his beautiful wife Chang’e. Her life was threatened and she was tricked into drinking a heavenly elixir and was exiled to the moon leaving her husband behind.- Jade Rabbit 🐇 ✨

Pilot Silk Road Festival 2024 Part 1: Team Feature! What a fruitful (and very exhausting!) Summer this has been for all ...
07/09/2024

Pilot Silk Road Festival 2024 Part 1: Team Feature! What a fruitful (and very exhausting!) Summer this has been for all of us. OFA is happy to be presenting this years core team .alu and new members such as , Norliza Asisi and our essential collaborators SG Bayern Singapore Emb in Cambodia KCDI Cambodia ._portoheli_festival and last but not least MAESTRA ❤️

After a strenuous Summer, the office team is currently on it’s official Summer Break ☀️ We will come back rejuvenated an...
25/08/2024

After a strenuous Summer, the office team is currently on it’s official Summer Break ☀️ We will come back rejuvenated and look forward to bringing you amazing projects in the year 2024/2025! 🔥🧧🪄🎉

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