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Gig guide: Aug 16 to 24

GALA: RETURN OF THE BRUBECK. The renowned Brubeck Brothers will perform with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) to kick off SCO’s 2014-2015 season. The quartet and SCO will be playing jazz pieces. Aug 15 and 16, 8pm, SCO Concert Hall, 7 Shenton Way, Singapore Conference Hall. Tickets from S$35 to S$110 from SISTIC.

GALA: RETURN OF THE BRUBECK. The renowned Brubeck Brothers will perform with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) to kick off SCO’s 2014-2015 season. The quartet and SCO will be playing jazz pieces. Aug 15 and 16, 8pm, SCO Concert Hall, 7 Shenton Way, Singapore Conference Hall. Tickets from S$35 to S$110 from SISTIC.

BAHAYANYA WANITA. Performed in Malay with English subtitles, the play follows Syed Maadon Al-Attas and his relationship with his three wives. Aug 16, 7.30pm, The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01. Tickets at S$128 to S4235 from SISTIC.

BLOCKBUSTERED! MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES. The Mus’Art Wing Orchestra (MWO) presents a series of movie theme music selection from films like Frozen, Rocky, Star Trek, Star Wars, Tangled and The Incredibles, among others. Aug 16, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Tickets at S$15 from SISTIC.

OSCILLA. Singaporean avant garde rock band, The Observatory, release a new album with a concert launch, featuring new, original songs. Aug 16, The Substation, Armenian Street. Tickets at S$20 from boxoffice [at] substation.org or call 6337 7800.

IDAH UNPLUGGED. Local singer Idah performs stripped-down renditions of Singaporean tunes with an acoustic guitar and saxophone in accompaniment. Aug 16 and 17, various times, Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Drive. Free admission. For more info, visit, www.esplanade.com

FOOTPRINTS: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MUSIC-MAKING. The City Chinese Orchestra – along with Cultural Medallion winning musical director Dr Tay Teow Kiat – will be collaborating with dizi maestro Zhan Yong Ming and acclaimed Mongolian singers, Zhang Feng Lian and Ding Ba Te to perform a series of performances of well-known concertos and pieces. Aug 17, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Tickets at S$18 to S$32 from SISTIC.

JONATHAN MEUR. French-Mauritian singer-songwriter Meur will be performing folk-pop music, ahead of his upcoming full-length album, following the release of his debut EP, Woodnotes. Aug 18 and 19, various times, Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Drive. Free admission. For more info, visit, www.esplanade.com

SINGAPORE RAFFLES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL. A showcase of unique regional musical cultures, the festival hopes to promote artistic exchanges between the younger generations in the Asia Pacific region. Aug 19 and 20, 7.30om, Chamber @ The Arts House. Tickets at S$33 from www.rafflesarts.com

FAZLY KAMIS. Lead singer of Singaporean post-rock band Arajua, Kamis will be performing his solo material for the first time. Aug 20, various times, Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Drive. Free admission. For more info, visit, www.esplanade.com

AMANDA TEE & NELSON TAN. A night of folk and pop-rock tunes, local Singaporean musicians Tee and Tan take to the stage in a performance of their respective new material. Aug 21 and 22, various times, Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Drive. Free admission. For more info, visit, www.esplanade.com

SYNAPSES BY PLEASANTRY. Local indie band Pleasantry (formed in 2010) will be launching their debut album in a performance of their original compositions. Aug 22, 9.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive. Tickets at S$25 from SISTIC.

5TH FLUTE FESTIVAL SINGAPORE 2014. Featuring the Principal Flute of Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Lorna McGee, on her first ever Singaporean performance. Aug 21 to 24, 8pm, Living Room @ The Arts House. Tickets at S$30 from http://www.flute.com.sg/

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