NUS Arts Festival 2025: CROSSROADS
In celebration of Singapore’s 60th anniversary, the NUS Piano Ensemble proudly presents our flagship concert, TOUCH2025: Fantasia, a captivating musical journey that brings the city’s vibrant spirit to life through piano duo performances.
Featuring composers such as Ravel and accompanied by video montages, the concert transforms the stage into a living canvas of Singaporean life, capturing the rhythms and colours of our beloved city.
The evening includes a special collaborative segment with guest musicians from the NUS Symphony Orchestra and Professor Gabriel Lemarie. Fantasia invites audiences to explore Singapore’s rich cultural landscape through an innovative blend of classical music and visual storytelling, creating an unforgettable tribute to our nation’s remarkable journey.
Late Seating Policy
Latecomers cannot be admitted until an appropriate break in the show. For shows without an intermission, latecomers may risk being denied entry if there is no appropriate break in the show.
Admission of Children
All children require a purchased ticket for entry. As a courtesy to other audience members, infant in arms and prams, and children below six years of age cannot be admitted for ticketed shows.
Photography, Audio and Video Recording
Photography and short snippets of audio and video recordings are allowed.
Access
The event venue has limited wheelchair accessibility. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have access requirements.
For queries or more information, please contact us at [email protected].
All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice.
The Organiser reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Organiser’s decision is final.
Dr Choi Hye-Seon – Principal Tutor
Choi Hye-Seon earned her Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance along with her Master’s Degree and Performer's Diploma from Indiana University in the United States; She received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Dong-Duk Women’s University in Korea. Throughout her performance career she has primarily focused on solo recitals and chamber music for instruments and voice, performing in recitals in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and throughout Asia. Her teaching career has extended over an array of projects. She has taught piano for more than 30 years professionally, starting as Assistant Instructor at Indiana University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at DePauw University as well as at Bethesda Christian University in Los Angeles, and at the University of Indianapolis. She also taught piano at the School of the Arts and is currently a full time Lecturer and vocal coach/accompanist at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
NUS Piano Ensemble
Founded in 1987 by undergraduates passionate about piano performance and ensembleship, the NUS Piano Ensemble (NUSPE) has thrived ever since its inception. Initially focused on solo piano works, the ensemble has expanded its repertoire to include piano works for duet and duo, which form the core of its repertoire today. NUSPE has grown into a dynamic classical music group, staging creative and well-received recitals and concerts throughout the year. Through performances and activities, NUSPE aspires to pave the way forward for the further exploration and development of piano ensemble music in the NUS community and beyond.