Wagner in Singapore by Andrea Buchanan (story in Richard Wagner Verband-International 2015 newsletter)

On a recent opera jaunt to London, Vienna and Munich, current RWAS president Juliana Lim stopped by to meet with Andrea Buchanan, executive member of RWV international and secretary to LWS. Over tea of gluten-free cakes, Juliana shared the genesis of RWAS and her aspirations as president. Barely three years old, a very fledgling RWAS was established in March 2012 by founder members Katherine Wallace and conductor Wang YaHui. Wallace, an active scholar, performer and vocal clinician is Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore Yong Siew Toh Conservatory while Wang runs the city’s classical music radio channel – … Continue reading Wagner in Singapore by Andrea Buchanan (story in Richard Wagner Verband-International 2015 newsletter)

Dr. Tan It Koon – Art Advocate

                        Aside from the pleasure of hosting American-Chinese basso Tien Hou Jian and his wife Martha, at the 2nd OperaViva Gala Dinner on 12 November 2010 at the Tanglin Club, the event brought me another surprise. It reconnected me to chemical pathologist-musician-painter Dr Tan It Koon, after 20 years!  Dr Tan It Koon in Korea “I would like to spread the message that study of visual and performing arts need not necessary be for the sole purpose of preparing for a life-long career in these areas.  One can be a part-time painter, musician, actor, dancer, writer, even up to the professional level … Continue reading Dr. Tan It Koon – Art Advocate