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A Decade Of Excellence 2015 by Dithyrambic Singers




If there’s something Dithyrambic Singers can boast about, this KL-based semi-professional choir should be pointing at the fact that they have to come to a decade in their running now. Having a wealth of experience in performances and competitions locally and internationally garnered in the ten years since their start, the choir have taken to showcasing this in their recent concert with the telling title A Decade of Excellence at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre on October 17th and 18th.



And what a fascinating concert it was--a performance in two hours with an array of songs, each one an delight to the senses, bout audio and visual, with performers decked in costumes in movements to the music. Just as how choral music in history were shaped by songs of praise to a higher power, the concert began first with a hymn--Exultate Deo-- as if to first set the mood with a subtle beginning.






From there we were swept through various pieces. On top of hymns there were songs with Southeast Asian roots such as Suriram and Balaygi, as well as contemporary pieces. I imagine this was as though Dithyrambic Singers were trying to make a statement, in aiming to be an active model choir that is proud of its Malaysian identity. And truly a statement they should be proud enough to claim, as the performance was delivered beautifully, as if to say the ten years traced by the choir has forged them into the force they are today.



Perhaps my favorite piece was the final one which drew the curtain, entitled A Land Far Away. As a dark, somber piece, emotions ran wild with members of the choir going that extra mile in tending expressions; this lending itself to a very unique piece. As I’m told, the song was based off a Japanese poem and was composed by a previous member of the Dithyrambic Singers as well. How marvelous!

It was certainly a night to be remembered; and with a decade on their backs, this choir won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Congratulations Dithyrambic Singers on a successful concert and on your tenth year anniversary! Do continue to serenade us with sweet music for decades to come!

BY MARCEL CHIN ON 30 OCTOBER 2015

Members in International Choirs


Asia Pacific Youth Choir (APYC)
2018 - Kaili, China
Sia Pei San (Soprano)
Gan Hui Wan (Alto)


Indonesian Youth Choir (IYC)
2018 - Bali, Indonesia
Vivian Lim Xiau Yin (Soprano)
Terrence Ling Hung Shu (Tenor)
Gan Kee Huong (Bass)
Richard Ng Li Zhe (Bass)

 2015 - Bali and Surabaya, Indonesia
Richard Ng Li Zhe (Bass) 


Asian Youth Choir for One (AYCO)
2014 - Seoul, Korea
Sia Pei San (Soprano)
Gan Kee Huong (Bass)

News: Dithyrambic Singers on Song


The Malaymail May 3rd, 2010 - By Amir Hafizi
SINGING IN UNISON: The Dithyrambic Singers should get the recognition and credit that is due to them


Dithyrambic Singers
invited to perform at the presti­gious Carnegie Hall

THE Dithyrambic Singers (DS) may not be a common household name yet. One of the reasons could be their tongue-twisting moniker (dithyrambic basically means wild and boisterous and is also pertaining to dithyramb, an ancient Greek hymn sung in honour of Dionysus - the God of wine and fertility).

Also, their field of classical choir may not be that popular yet with members of the public, but this choir group is making waves already on the interna­tional stage. Most recently, members of the choir were invited to perform at the presti­gious Carnegie Hall by Distinguished Concerts International in New York City (DCINY) to participate in the New York Premiere of the Concert Version of Eric Whitacre's The City and The Sea.

"I was studying last year in the States, my first year in choral conducting at California State University in Los Ange­les, when I went to a masterclass by Eric Whitacre," said the Carnegie Hall trip coordinator and choir member Vincent Kang. "Somehow, I managed to talk to him and he asked for a recording of any choir performances in Malaysia." Kang handed Whitacre, an established musician, a copy of DS' A Choral Journey.

"It's a raw recording, with no remas­tering or tweaking, of our live perfor­mance," said Kang. Well, it worked. Whitacre was im­pressed and got a number of them to be invited to perform by DCINY.

"The Dithyrambic Singers received this invitation because of the quality and high level of musicianship dem­onstrated by the singers and the ex­ceptional recommendations given by Vincent Kang and his choral colleagues," said DCINY artistic director and princi­pal conductor Dr Jonathan Griffith. "It is quite an honour just to be in­vited to perform in Carnegie Hall. These wonderful musicians not only represent a high quality of music and education, but they also become ambassadors for the entire community. This is an event of extreme pride for everybody and de­serving of the community's recognition and support."

A total of 13 DS members made the trip - on their own penny - and were in New York from April 14 to 17 (the concert date). "It was quite a strange and exciting experience," said DS tenor sectional leader and piano accompanist Shah Johan. "The first day of rehearsals, we were not really that comfortable and were unused to the Isaac Stern Audito­rium's acoustics."

"The acoustics were so good, if a pin dropped on stage, you could hear it at the back!" said Kang.

"There's no room for error at all," agreed Johan.

"But Whitacre was nice. He was funny and professional and kind," said Melissa, another member of the choir who made the trip. "He told us the stories for the inspirations of the music, and that was nice."

By the second day, the DS members had already found their feet and deliv­ered a performance to remember at the Isaac Stern Auditorium. The members all related the experience with enthusiasm, yet this is not the first time they have performed at an international stage. In fact, in November 2008, they were crowned Grand Prix Champion at the Busan Choral Festival & Competition in Korea. In July of that year, they won the Gold and became Champion for the Open Mixed Choir, Gold for Folklore A Capella as well as the Grand Final Special Jury Prize at the 21st Century International Choral Festival in Suzhou, China.

For a full list of their achievements, go to their blog at http://dithyrambic-singers.blogspot.com/.

The choir was the brainchild of Ian Lim Kean Seng who is now DS choral artistic director and conductor. DS re­cruits young choir singers from colleges and universities. They also perform oc­casionally at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) as well in events. Despite classical choir not being something that is as popular as say, mainstream music, indie bands or even classical music, which has a regular ven­ue, the members of DS has a positive outlook on things, no doubt boosted by their recent trip to Carnegie Hall.

"I think that what we need would probably be a show or a carnival for classical choir," said Kang. "A festival for classical choir, held somewhere in town, maybe at DFP."

Well, if they can get to Carnegie Hall, maybe it's time we open up DFP for groups such as DS to show Malaysia what the world has been recognising all this while.

News: The Dithyrambic Singers show why it is a group to watch out for

The Star (Malaysia): The Dithyrambic Singers show why it is a group to watch out for
Thursday March 26, 2009

By OH ING YEEN


IF YOU think that choir members just stand still and sing at concerts, the Dithyrambic Singers will prove you wrong.

Adding elements of drama to their singing, the group delivered a performance that was an eye-opener, particularly to those new to the choir scene. Many in the audience were stunned when some of the choir members performed a tribal war dance, howling in agony, sobbing hysterically and screaming in madness.

The play of light created a dramatic effect to set the mood for the songs the choir rendered. There were also several costume changes, with the members looking smart in shades of black and red, white and blue, as well as traditional Malaysian motifs.

Titled A Choral Voyage, the performance, held at the KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) last weekend, was the choir’s first full recital. The choir was founded in 2005.

The group performed more than 15 songs during the concert, and highlights included the ancient tribal war-inspired Bal-laygi and the thought–provoking A Land Far Away, both of which provided the choir the opportunity to incorporate drama elements.

The latter was composed by the choir’s associate member Ng Shyh Poh with the aim of conveying the message of the brutalities of war through the voice of the victims. Six choir members each took on different roles as victims of war and acted out the emotions that resulted from the horror they had experienced — agony, sadness, fear, and even madness.

The audience was transported to the grasslands of Mongolia by the traditional Mongolian folk song Ba Jun Zan as the choir members mimicked the sound of galloping horses to portray the vigour of Genghis Khan’s famous eight steeds.

A Glimpse of Malaysian brought a sense of familiarity to the audience with its medley of five Malaysian folk songs that showcased the uniqueness of the local culture, including songs we grew up with, such as Geylang Si Paku Geylang.

The Dithyrambic Singers emerged Grand Prix Champion at the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition in November 2008, on the heels of its victorious participation in the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus, held in Suzhou, China, in July2008.

The choir was also invited by the Singapore Education Ministry to be one of the four choirs selected internationally to perform at the Victoria Hall during the recent 2008 World Youth Choral Festival.

Artistic and music director Ian Lim, who founded and conducts the choir, deemed the Singapore stint an honour and credited the international exposure as inspiration for the choir.

“The lyrics of A Land Far Away came from a Japanese poem. At the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition, one of the judges, who is Japanese, commented that we understood the lyrics very well,” Lim said.

He added, “We’d been thinking of having this concert and it took us three months to prepare and rehearse for this; every one was so nervous! We’ve gone through so much, from zero to a champion choir.”

Producer Vincent Kang, who is also part of the choir, was overwhelmed by the audience’s reaction and support.

“We did not know what to expect as this is our first full recital. Previously, we had only collaborated with other choirs or taken part in competitions,” he said.

He revealed that the choir would participate in the World Choir Games in Europe.

“Competitions are a way to push us to go further and try out more things. It broadens our horizon,” he explained.

With two international accolades under their belt, the Dithyrambic Singers is one choir to watch out for in the international scene.



News: Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

Utusan Malaysia: Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

Beginilah ekspresi penderitaan rakyat Palestin yang cuba digambarkan oleh kumpulan koir Dithyrambic pada Malam Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan di Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, malam tadi. Kumpulan tersebut yang dianggotai oleh 20 remaja Cina berjaya mencuri perhatian penonton termasuk Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin; Sultanah Kedah, Sultanah Haminah Hamidun; Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dan isteri, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Antara artis popular yang turut membuat persembahan ialah Siti Nurhaliza, Ramli Sarip, Jaclyn Victor, Kumpulan Raihan dan Misha Omar.



Pada majlis tersebut, sebanyak RM10.7 juta telah berjaya dikumpul untuk disalurkan kepada rakyat Palestin di Gaza.– RASHID MAHFOF

News: Manifestasi anak seni pada Malam Amal Rayuan Atas Nama Kemanusiaan

Mstar Online: Manifestasi anak seni pada Malam Amal Rayuan Atas Nama Kemanusiaan
Oleh NURUL AIN MOHD. HUSSAIN


Persembahan paling menarik dan mantap oleh koir Dithyrambic berjaya meruntun perasaan hadirin.

IBARAT menjadi satu kemestian setiap kali berlangsungnya program amal, pasti disertai dengan konsert dan persembahan artis-artis terkemuka tanah air.


Namun itulah satu sumbangan yang dilakukan oleh golongan seni pada malam Rayuan Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan di Istana Budaya, Sabtu lalu.


Majlis tersebut juga merupakan satu bentuk manifestasi bagi meringankan beban golongan masyarakat Palestin yang sedang berperang menentang kekejaman regim Zionis.


Majlis yang dihadiri ramai golongan kenamaan, termasuklah Yang di-Pertuan Agong itu merupakan satu majlis yang mendapat kerjasama daripada Kementerian Perpaduan, Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan.


Papa Rock Malaysia, Ramli Sarip memaku perhatian hadirin ketika mendendangkan lagu'Ziarah'.

Tirai persembahan dibuka dengan persembahan nyanyian oleh penyanyi tesohor, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, memang istimewa sekali ketika meyampaikan lagu ‘Suara Sepi’.


Memang tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi, persembahan Datuk Siti ketika mendendangkan lagu yang dicipta khas oleh Johari Teh dan lirik yang ditulis oleh Habsah Hassan ini nyata berjaya menyentuh hati hadirin yang berada dalam dewan tersebut.


Tidak terhenti setakat itu sahaja, persembahan diteruskan dengan nyanyian lagu bertajuk ‘Ziarah ‘oleh Papa Rock, Ramli Sarip.


Penyanyi bersuara serak basah yang berasal dari Singapura ini nyata berjaya menghidupkan suasana sedih dihati hadirin pada malam itu.


Dengan gaya tersendiri yang tidak perlu diperkatakan lagi, juara Malaysian Idol musim pertama Jaclyn Victor tampil membuat persembahan seterusnya.


Dengan menyampaikan lagu bertajuk ‘Imagine’ nyata persembahan Jac tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi dengan vokalnya yang sememangnya bagus sekali.


Pengacara pada majlis tersebut, Mahadzir Lokman juga sememangnya berjaya menghidupkan suasana majlis yang bersifat formal pada malam itu.


Vokal juara Malaysian Idol musim pertama, Jaclyn Victor sememangnya mantap ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Imagine'.

Dengan gaya tersendiri personaliti yang pandai fasih bercakap tujuh bahasa ini mampu mengendalikan majlis tersebut berseorangan tanpa cacat celanya dan memang pujian wajar diberikan kepadanya.


Kumpulan nasyid terkenal Raihan turut tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan menarik pada malam itu dengan menyampaikan lagu ‘Untukmu Palestin’.


Namun disebalik persembahan artis-artis terkemuka tanah air persembahan koir oleh kumpulan Dithyrambic ketika menyampaikan lagu ’Tanahair Yang Jauh’ betul-betul menyentuh perasaan tetamu yang hadir dalam Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.


Misha Omar dengan gaya tersendiri ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Hitam Putih Kehidupan'.

Biarpun menggunakan bahasa Mandarin sebagai bahasa perantara dalam persembahan mereka namun semangat dan gaya persembahan yang ditunjukkan nyata hidup dan membuatkan penonton bersorak sebaik persembahan mereka tamat.


Selayaknya persembahan mereka diberi 'markah' tertinggi pada malam tersebut kerana biarpun membuat persembahan dalam bahasa ibunda mereka, namun dari segi gaya berpakaian mereka masih beridentitikan Malaysia iaitu pakaian songket tersarung ditubuh mereka.


Juara Akademi Nasyid yang juga finalis Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) ke-24 baru-baru ini, Aiman turut tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan dengan menyampaikan lagu ’Dusta Berkalang’.


Nyata Aiman bijak membuat pemilihan pakaian yang sesuai apabila kali ini dia tidak lagi tampil sarat seperti dalam AJL yang lalu.


Biarpun vokalnya biasa namun dia wajar diberikan pujian kerana sebagai bakat baru Aiman masih lagi mampu bersaing dengan penyanyi-penyanyi yang lebih senior daripadanya dalam industri hiburan tanahair.


Penyanyi popular, Mawi tidak ketinggalan membuat persembahan pada malam itu.

Seterusnya persembahan nyanyian diteruskan oleh penyanyi yang agak lama menyepikan diri lewat kebelakangan ini, Misha Omar, tampil jelita dalam persalinan berwarna hitam putih yang sesuai dengan lagu yang dinyanyikannya.


Ternyata vokal Misha masih sama dan tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi ketika mengalunkan lagu Sheila Majid, Hitam Putih Kehidupan.


Finalis AJL kategori Etnik Kreatif, Aiman tampil dengan pakaian yang sesuai ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Dusta Berkalang'.

Baru sahaja pulang dari berbulan madu, penyanyi popular Mawi turut serta menjayakan konsert amal itu.


Raja SMS ini menyampaikan lagu terbarunya, Allah Habibi dengan diiringi kumpulan Aristana sebagai penyanyi latarnya.


Majlis yang berlangsung hampir 2 jam itu diakhiri dengan persembahan monodrama yang meruntun perasaan lakonan Umie Aida dan Sharonizam Noor.


Persembahan yang dipimpin oleh pengarah berkaliber, Erma Fatima ini memang tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi. Ia berjaya membawa jiwa penonton menghayati dan menyelami perasaan rakyat Palestin yang menderita akibat kematian dan kehilangan orang tersayang.


Acara kemuncak pada malam berkenaan adalah penyampaian sumbangan kepada Dana Atas Nama Kemanusiaan yang berjaya mengumpul RM10.7 juta hasil sumbangan syarikat-syarikat korporat dan dermawan di negara ini.


Wang tersebut akan disalurkan kepada Wisma Putra untuk Tabung Kemanusiaan Rakyat Palestin.


Persembahan mantap, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza ketika menyampaikan lagu 'Suara Sepi' sememangnya tidak boleh disangkal lagi. Foto The Star Oleh:KAMARUL ARIFFIN DAN EHFAN SHAH.


Apa yang dapat disimpulkan rata-rata persembahan artis pada malam konsert Malam Amal Atas Nama Kemanusiaan wajar diberi pujian kerana semua penyanyi menyampaikan lagu-lagu mereka dengan penuh penghayatan.

Previous Event: Zhao Xi Xiang Hui 3 (Concert)

You are cordially invited to this event .... (click on the image for more information).

Basic information of the concert ....
Date : 25 June 2009 ( Thursday )
Time : 8pm
Venue : Chinese Assembly Hall

Contact Person ....
Terence : 012-3636956
Connie : 017-2233235

News: Choir Does Country Proud - Emerged Grand Prix at the 2008 Busan Festival and Competiton (Korea)

The Star (Malaysia): Choir does country proud
Saturday December 20, 2008

THE Dithyrambic Singers have once again proven themselves internationally. The Dithyrambic Singers, under the direction of Ian Lim, emerged Grand Prix Champion at the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition recently.

Held from Nov 12 to 15, the 2008 Busan Choral Festival and Competition was organised by the South Korean Choral Institute and supported by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, Busan Metropolitan City Government and Korean Tourism Organisation.

The judges comprised an international jury from Belgium, Japan, Argentina, Armenia, the United States and South Korea.

Winning Malaysians: The Dithyrambic Singers won the gold medal in the Mixed Classic and Ethnic (Folklore) categories and were named the Grand Prix Champion.

This year’s competition attracted 40 choirs from 12 countries, including South Korea, China, United States, Japan, Nigeria, Russia, and the South-East Asian nations.

The Dithyrambic Singers topped the Mixed Classic and Ethnic (Folklore) categories to attain the highest score to be awarded champion.

This was the group’s second international victory this year, since their participation in the 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus held in Suzhou, China, in July.

The choir was also invited by the Singapore Education Ministry to be one of the four choirs selected internationally to perform at the Victoria Hall at the recent 2008 World Youth Choral Festival.

The Dithyrambic Singers’ success in international competitions has not only brought honour to the country but also international recognition to the choir.

Previous Event: Chorale d'Arte

You are cordially invited to this event .... (click the image for more information)

Previous Event: Zhao Xi Xiang Hui 2 (Concert)

You are cordially invited to this event .... (click on the image for more information).

Basic information of the concert ....
Date : 31 October 2008
Time : 8.00 p.m.
Venue : KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall

Contact Person ....
Terence : 012-3636956

News: Brunei Concert in Brunei Times

The Brunei Times: Dithyrambic Singers enthral Brunei students

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Captivating music: The Dithyrambic Singers during a performance held at Dewan Di-Gadong Hall,Ministry of Culture,Youth and Sports. Picture: Syafie Nadi

LOCALS and expatriates alike were served with an auditory feast by the Dithyrambic Singers flown in from Malaysia at the Digadong Hall of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports yesterday.

More than 100 music-lovers both young and old filled up the hall to listen to the over 30-strong choir and solos performing well-known classics by Brahms, Mozart and even more contemporary and recent pieces occasionally accompanied by the piano throughout the night.

The singers were brought to Brunei Darussalam by the Brunei Music Society and the event was mainly sponsored by the Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) Brunei Darussalam.

Apart from classical numbers, the choir also presents Christmas concerts around the Klang Valley annually.

Established in 2005, the Dithyrambic Singers is a semi professional choir located in Kuala Lumpur under the direction of Ian Lim.

Boasting an active membership of 50 students and graduates mainly from the Malaysian Institute of Arts, University of Malaya and University College Sedaya International.

The group's achievements include a Gold Choral Assessment Award from Trinity College London in 2005, silver medals in the Mixed Voice and Folklore categories of the Hong Kong International Youth and Children Choir Festival in 2006.

They were also guest performers for the 2006 World Youth Wushu Convention in Kuala Lumpur and most recently, the ensemble was involved in Beethoven Symphony No 9 Choral performance Istana Budaya together with the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Mustafa Fuzer Nawi.

The choir performed earlier in the afternoon in front of a packed crowd.

The Brunei Times

News: Won Gold Medals & Champion in 21st Internation Choir Festival

The Star (Malaysia): Choir gets international recognition at contest

Saturday August 16, 2008

THE Dithyrambic Singers, a Kuala Lumpur-based choir, took part in the 21st International Choral Festival — Oriental Concentus — held at Suzhou, China, recently.

The group was honoured with a special invitation to perform during the opening ceremony.

In the competition among 24 groups from countries in Asia, their participation in both the Folklore Acappella and Mixed Choir Open Category won them two gold medals.

In the Mixed Choir Open Category, they were also the overall category champion.


Golden voices: The choir in action during the event in China.

Their outstanding performance also won them the Special Jury Award at the Grand Final.

The panel of jurors was made up of judges from China, Singapore, Italy, the Philippines and Indonesia.

The Dithyrambic Singers are now preparing for concerts in the various states in Malaysia, including one in in Klang tomorow.

About the Artistic Director/ Conductor

Ian obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas and Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University. He received his choral training under the guidance of Professor Mel Ivey, Dr. Brad Richmond and Dr. Susan Conkling. As a student, Ian toured extensively with the UNT A Cappella Choir, UNT Novum Canticum and SLU Concert Choir covering North America, Mexico and England. As a chorister, he has performed various major works including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Poulenc’s Gloria, Bach's B Minor Mass and was featured as a tenor soloist in Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb.

Upon graduation, Ian taught at Ponchatoula High School, Louisiana for a year where he served as the Choir Director. His choir won First Class Honors at the State Choral Festival and many of his students auditioned successfully into the All State Choir. He was a member of the ACDA and LMEA.

Since returning from the United States, Ian has devoted his time to teaching voice and choir. He is presently the Choir Director of Dithyrambic Singers, University College Sedaya International Chamber Choir and University College Sedaya International Choir. His choirs perform and compete throughout Asia. In 2005, Dithyrambic Singers were awarded a Gold Diploma at the Voyage of Songs International Choir Competition in Shah Alam, Malaysia. In the following year, they won three Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the Hong Kong International Youth & Children's Festival. In November 2007 they participated in the 1st Asian Choir Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, winning the Championship in the Musica Comtemporanea Category and a Silver Medal in the Mixed Choir Category. In April 2008, he conducted three performances in Brunei upon the invitation of the Brunei Music Society and also a master class for Jerudong International School. In July 2008, his choir was awarded two gold medals (Mixed Choir Open Category & Folklore A cappella) and a Special Jury Award at the Grand Final of 21st Century International Choral Festival, Orientale Concentus in Suzhou. In November 2008, his choir once again emerged Grand Prix Champion in Busan Choral Festival & Competition 2008 in South Korea after obtaining the highest scores from the panel of judges in both categories they participated in (Mixed Classic Category and Ethnic Category). Dithyrambic Singers was also invited as one of the guest performers in the Gala Concert. With all the awards and recognition, his choir was recently invited by the Singapore Government as one of the four award-winning guest performers in their World Youth Choral Festival 2008 in December 2008.

Ian adjudicates singing and choral competitions all across the nation and is in demand as a choral clinician. He has conducted masterclasses with the Penang State Symphony Choir, Young KL Singers and in 2005 was invited by the Macau Education Ministry to conduct a masterclass for their choral directors. In May 2007 Ian was a guest tutor in the 5th Kuala Lumpur Young Singers Choral Festival. In addition, Ian had worked closely with the Lyric Opera of Malaysia and was the Chorus Master for their productions of “Tosca” and “The Merry Widow”. Additionally, in 2007 he was the Choral Director for the Malaysian National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No.9

His students have been selected to represent Malaysia in the World Youth Choir, Asian Youth Choir, Asian Pacific Youth Choir. Ian currently lectures in UCSI University.

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Performances and Awards


2019
30 November - 25 December 
Christmas Performances at One Utama, Pavilion and etc

24 September
Ge Hai Man You Concert (7) - Celebrated Opera Choruses
歌海漫遊 (7) 音乐演唱会 - 世界著名歌剧合唱曲

12-13 April
Performed in Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY with Conductor Arnie Roth and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)


24 Jan - 29 Jan
Performed in the Queen of Spades with conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra.


2018
30 November - 25 December 
Christmas Performances at One Utama, Ikea (Damansara), KLCC and etc

24 November - 25 November

Performed in Choral Spectacular -CARMINA BURANA with conductor Roberto Abbado and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra

25 May

Ge Hai Man You Concert (6) - Contemporary Taiwanese Songs II
歌海漫遊 (6) 音乐演唱会 - 天籁·地咏·山谣 (台湾当代歌曲 II)


2017

30 November - 25 December 
Christmas Performances at The Starling, MyTown, One Utama, Mid Valley, and Ikea (Damansara and Cheras) and etc.

18 October

Performed in FINAL FANTASY 30th Anniversary - JIRITSU with conductor Arnie Roth and National Symphony Orchestra (NSO)

20 August 
Invited to perform 情韵之声2 - 合唱交流会

12-13 August

Performed in BEETHOVEN'S MIGHTY NINTH with conductor Naohisa Furusawa and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)

11 March 

Ge Hai Man You Concert (5) - Contemporary Taiwanese Songs
歌海漫遊 (4) 音乐演唱会 - 天籁·地咏·山谣


2016
25 Nov- 25 Dec
Christmas performances at KLCC, Velocity Mall, The Starling, Mid Valley, Ikea (Damansara and Cheras) and IPC mall. 

10 September 
Organized Beyond Borders: A fundraising concert. 

30 – 31 Jan
Performed in Mozart’s Requiem with conductor Andreas Delfs and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

2015
28 Nov- 25 Dec
Christmas performances at KLCC, Viva Home, Sunway Putra Mall, Citta Mall, The Curve, Ikea (Damansara and Cheras) and IPC mall.

15 Nov 2015
Invited to perform at The 49th Kuala Lumpur Choral Festival. (第49届歌乐节)

9 Oct 2015 (Chinese Assembly Hall, Kuala Lumpur)
17 & 18 Oct 2015 (DPAC, Kuala Lumpur)
10 Anniversary Concert - A Decade of Excellence, Our Journey of Inspiration

21 - 22 March
Performed in Mahler's Symphony No 2 with conductor Benjamin Zander, Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra and UCSI Chorale 


30 Jan - 1 Feb
Performed in Bizet's Carmens with Conductor Fabio Mechetti and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra


2014
20 Nov - 26 Dec
Christmas caroling performances : KLCC, Pavilion, Tiffany & Co (Pavilion), IOI (Putrajaya), Sunway Pyramid, The Curve, Borders (The Curve), Ikea, IPC, and Viva Home

15-17 August

Performed in Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY with Conductor Arnie Roth and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)

6 June

Ge Hai Man You Concert (4) - Songs by Singaporean Composers
歌海漫遊 (3) 音樂演唱會 - 新加坡創作歌曲作品

15 March

Organized “回溯 中國藝術歌曲” - Sia Pei San (Soprano), Ryna Koh Jia Yi (Soprano), Hwang Jia-Zhen (Tenor), Gan Kee Huong (Bass), and Lam Chun Hsian & Kui Li Ern (Piano)


2013
Nov 17 - 27 Dec
Christmas performances at KLCC, Pavilion, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley, Ikea and Ikano Power Centre. 

23 Nov 

Invited to perform at The 47th Kuala Lumpur Choral Festival. (第47届歌乐节)

23 Aug 

Organized Die Männer Von Dithyrambus: A Voice and Piano Recital (Kuala Lumpur) - Yap Yann Sen (Tenor) & Soon Kun Ming (Piano)

5 May

Official choir for Andrea Bocelli's Asia World Tour 2013: Live in Malaysia - Collaboration with Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) with Conductor Marcello Rota. 

2012

24 Nov-26 Dec
Christmas performances at KLCC, Pavilion, Viva Home, Empire Shopping Gallery, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, The Curve, Ikea and Ikano Power Centre. 

16-18 Nov

Performed in Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY with Conductor Arnie Roth and Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO).

13 Oct
Ge Hai Man You Concert (3) - Vocal Compositions by Khaw Guan Liang, Kuala Lumpur. 
歌海漫遊 (3) - 音樂演唱會 - 許元良作品


4 August 
Organized Un Viaggio II: A Voice Recital (Kuala Lumpur), Bui Yik Ling (soprano), Rachel Tan Cheng Shuan (soprano) and Terence Au (baritone).


1-3 June
A Choral Voyage: Contemporary Masterpieces Concert (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre).

23 March
Organized Appassionata II: A Voice and Piano Recital (Kuala Lumpur), Ho Chi Mei (soprano) and Samuel Tan (piano).

2011
28 November - 26 December

Christmas performance at KLCC, Times Square, Mid Valley, 1 Utama, The Curve, Ikea and Ikano.


23 November
Invited to perform in Trinity College London's Celebrating 90 years of assessments in Malaysia: A Charity Concert (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre).


6-7 October 
Ge Hai Man You Concert, Kuala Lumpur - 歌海漫遊 - 音樂演唱


30 August
Invited to perform in a Charity Concert (Kuala Lumpur).

25 June 

Invited to perform in a Charity Concert (Muar).


12-13 May

Organized and performed in Ms Doris Chua's and Mr Terence Au's Un Viaggio, A Voice Recital (Kuala Lumpur).


2010
November 28 - December 30

Christmas performance at Louis Vuitton (The Gardens), Starhill, Pavilion, Fahrenheit 88, Sungai Wang, Mid Valley, 1 Utama, The Curve, Ikea, Ikano and KLIA.

September 4
Organized a Voice Recital, Pua Shyh How (Tenor).

August 29

Invited to perform in On Wings of Songs Choral Festival, Kluang.

August 11 - 12
Ge Hai Man You Concert, Kuala Lumpur -
海漫遊 - 音樂演唱會


April 22 - 23

Invited to perform in Musical ProperGanda (Kuala Lumpur).

April 17

Invited to perform in Carnegie Hall by Distinguished Concerts International New York (USA).

2009

December 21

Christmas performance at Louis Vuitton, Starhill (Kuala Lumpur).

December 7

Concert with Felix Hell (Organist) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Kuala Lumpur).

November 22

Invited to perform at Malacca Music Festival (Malaysia).
October 27

Invited to perform at Cultural Centre International Music Colloquim 2009
(Kuala Lumpur).


July 31

Organized and performed in Ms Ho Chi Mei's and Mr Samuel Tan's Appassionata, A Voice and Piano Recital (Kuala Lumpur).

July 15 - 19

Invited to perform at Jeju International Choir Festival (South Korea).

June 25
Zhao Xi Xiang Hui Concert (3), Kuala Lumpur - 朝夕相辉演唱会(3).

March 20 - 22

A Choral Voyage in KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur).

January 31

Invited by the Malaysia Government as Guest Performer in Malam Amal – Atas Nama Kemanusian.

2008 

December 9 – 13
Invited by the Singapore Government as ONE of the four award-winning guest performers at their World Youth Choral Festival 2008.

December 16 – 25
Christmas Performances at Starhill Gallery, Louis Vuitton (Starhill) and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

November 12 - 15
2008 Busan Choral Festival & Competition (South Korea). Won Grand Prix Championship and invited to perform as Guest Performer in Gala Concert.

November 9
Invited to perform at 42nd Kuala Lumpur Music Festival.

October 31
Zhao Xi Xiang Hui Concert (2), Kuala Lumpur - 朝夕相辉演唱会(2).

October 10
Choral d’ Arte – A concert with UCSI Chamber Choir, Kuala Lumpur.

August 17
Invited to perform in Malaysia Chinese Choral Festival in Klang, Malaysia.

August 10
Concert in Muar, Johor organized by Chee Tze Soo Pau Tze Choir.

July 20 - 24
21st Century International Choral Competition 2008, Suzhou (China). Won Champion & Gold Medal in Mixed Choir Open category, Gold medal in Folklore A cappella category, and Special Jury Award in Grand Finals. Invited to perform as Guest Performer in Opening Ceremony.

June 3 - 7
Invited to perform in 6th Young Singers Choral Festival, Kuala Lumpur.

April 12
Three concerts in Brunei, upon the invitation of the Brunei Music Society.

2007

December 1 - 25
Christmas Performances at Starhill Gallery, Louis Vuitton (Starhill), Genting Highlands and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

November 2 - 10
1st Asian Choir Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Won Champion & Gold in Musica Comtemporanea category and Silver in Mixed Choir Category.

August 10
Zhao Xi Xiang Hui Concert, Kuala Lumpur - 朝夕相辉演唱会.
May 30 – 3 June
Invited to perform in 5th Young Singers Choral Festival, Kuala Lumpur.
March 16 - 17
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (Choral) at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur. Performed together with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) under the baton of Maestro Mustafa Fuzer Nawi.

2006 

December
Christmas Caroling at Starhill Gallery and Louis Vuitton (Starhill).

September
Invited to perform in Malaysia Chinese Choral Festival in Kuala Lumpur.
August
Invited to perform in World Youth Wushu Convention in Kuala Lumpur.
July 10 - 12
Hong Kong International Youth & Children’s Choir Festival. Won three Gold Medals and three Silver Medals. Invited to perform as Guest Performer in the Opening Gala.
March 18
Concert in Kluang, Malaysia.
2005
December 9 - 10
A Voyage of Song 2005 (International Choral Competition) in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Won Gold Diploma.

August
Charity Concert in Pahang, Malaysia.
June 1 - 5
Invited to perform at 3rd Young Singers Choral Festival, Kuala Lumpur.