Through the ages, Man has depended on his environment for shelter and sustenance. He defined his identity, and that of his group, by their birthplace and surroundings. Attaching the concept of “home” to the land, men have struggled, fought and died for their homeland. It is no wonder that our greatest bards have composed unforgettable pieces about home. Man’s advances in just this century has closed distances and created opportunities worldwide. With today’s shifting populations and increased human migration, what is “homeland” and what do we find worth protecting?
Through its programme of the classic Yellow River Concerto, Northern Mother Earth and Variations On A Korean Folksong, NUS Wind Symphony led by Resident Conductor Prof Ho Hwee Long invites the audience to consider their definition of “home”, to remember our dependence on the environment and how we must treasure the land and protect it as part of our inheritance.
This concert will feature Singaporean pianist Lim Yan, a 2006 National Arts Council Young Artist Award recipient.
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