Across the Channel - a flute recital of some French and British music

ACROSS THE CHANNEL a flute recital of some British and French music

Date & Time: 9th March 2013 @ 8pm, 10th March 2013 @ 3pm
Venue: Toccata Studio, 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Admission: minimum donation RM30
Contact: 016-3618504, 014-2486248
Blog: www.mytoccata.blogspot.com
FB: Toccata Studio

"Across the Channel" a flute recital will be held on March 9, 8pm and March 10, 3pm at the Toccata Studio at 19B, SS2/55, Petaling Jaya. Flutist Foo Chie Haur and pianist Oksana Lipinski will bring to the audience British and French flute music ranging from Charles Nicholson to Francis Poulenc. Special guest player Oboist Howard Ng Su Chee will join in for Madeleine Dring piece, Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano.

Toccata Studio, which promotes classical musical primarily, is not only a platform for musicians but it is also a place for various forms of music and arts. We welcome everyone to join us to support our promotion for music and arts.

Flutist Foo Chie Haur started playing the flute at the age of 17. He has studied with Trevor Wye, Hristo Dobrinov, Yukako Yamamoto and Sofia Cosme. He is currently principal flutist with National Symphony Orchestra. His musical endeavors has brought him to WASBE International Youth Wind Orchestra in Singapore, Canton International Summer Music Academy in Guangzhou, China, as well as tours to major Asian cities with Asian Youth Orchestra. He has also performed with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Macau Orchestra. He also involved with Dama Orchestra where he had the chance to perform in various local theatre productions. Besides holding Fellowship (FTCL) Recital Diploma of Trinity Guildhall, Chie Haur also holds a Bachelor Degree in Science.Pianist Oksana Lipinski’s affection for the piano began in Germany at the age of 8, where she showed great musical talent and passion. She continued to develop over her childhood years, frequently taking part in national competitions such as “Jugend Musiziert,” winning first prize 4 years running, and the “Karel Kunc competition,” again winning first prize, which culminated in being selected as the soloist for the City Orchestra during their tour of Hungary. She earned her BMus (piano) at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. She also continued to show her performance abilities by winning the Eric Hodge Memorial Competition. She is currently using her passion for music and piano to teach others in Kuala Lumpur and has specialised her playing to become a sought after chamber musician and accompanist.

Howard Ng Su Chee, a native of Kota Kinabalu and a graduate of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Singapore, Howard Ng Su Chee is currently principal oboist of National Symphony Orchestra. As an orchestral musician Howard has performed with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Asian Youth Orchestra in 2010 and 2012, Singapore Festival Youth Orchestra, Orchestra of Music Makers Singapore and Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, where he was also a pioneering member. In the past Howard has appeared as soloist with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

"FROM THE HEART" violin + piano chamber jazz tunes

"FROM THE HEART" violin + piano chamber jazz tunes 



Date: 21/2/2013
Time: 830pm
Venue: Toccata Studio, 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Admission: minimum donation RM25 (a specially designed limited edition Chinese New Year badge inclusive, designed by Kien Tan)

"From the Heart" features Fung Chern Hwei on the violin and Justin Lim on the piano. Together, they bring us chamber jazz tunes as featured in Fung's debut album "From the Heart" (2010). 

A purely acoustic performance with jazzy improvisational skills involve. come join us for a magical evening this chinese new year! 

contact: 016-3618504, 014-2486248
email: etoccata@gmail.com
blog: www.mytoccata.blogspot.com

Chern Hwei on Violin

Justin on Piano

The Art of the Wind Up Alarm Clock - WVC TRiO + 1 live @ Toccata Studio

Date- 20/2/2012
Time- 8pm
Venue- Toccata Studio, 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Admission- minimum donation RM40
Contact- 0163618504
Email- etoccata@gmail.com
blog- www.mytoccata.blogspot.com

Drawing inspiration from the many facets of modern life, influenced by Malaysian and other Asian cultures, the music of WVC TRiO +1 cuts across many musical genres and defies any kind of classification. Tunes such as “The Art of the Wind Up Alarm Clock”, “Found and Lost”, “Standing in the Rain on Euclid Avenue” tries to examine and express the human condition in modern life, using the artform known as "jazz" as its stylistic musical vehicle.
Formed in 2006 as a trio, WVC TRiO +1 completed its quartet line up with the addition of saxophonist Julian Chan. The group has toured extensively in the region, heralding back the spirit being "on the road" of touring jazz bands of old. Through these regional tours, WVC TRiO +1 has brought its music to many corners of Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Macao. In one of these tours, the quartet managed to travel extensively over 18 cities within a month, using different means of transportation, playing in many different types of venues.
WVC TRiO +1 has three instrumental albums - “WVC TRiO” (2008), “ELEVEN” (2009), “In the Dark, I See Her” (2011) - that explored different musical genres (while maintaining the spirit of jazz as its core) and combinations in its line-up. Most of the tunes recorded are original tunes written by the band members. In addition, the band also experiments with transforming unlikely pop tunes, Chinese classics, and many mainstream music into new jazz re-arrangements, in the spirit of the great jazz musicians of old.
WVC TRiO +1 has been invited to appear in many festivals in the region such as Taichung Jazz Festival, Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival, Phuket International Jazz Festival, Tianjin International Jazz Fest, Macao International Jazz Week and many others. In addition, the band has played extensively in the Malaysian local jazz clubs, from No Black Tie, Nero Fico, (the now defunct) Venue, and many others.
The present incarnation of the WVC Trio + 1 consists of bandleader/composer/arranger/music director/pianist Tay Cher Siang, bassist AJ, drummer KJ Wong and saxophonist Julian Chan. The band remains one of the most active units in the Malaysian performance circuit and is one of the most sought after bands in Malaysia for Hi-Fi recordings and live performances.

We rent out spaces

installation / exhibition / talk / workshop / rehearsal can be carried out here.

recital room without chairs. recital / workshop / talk / screening / rehearsal / music lesson made possible in this space.

recital room with chairs, maximum seats 60pax.

reception area, we had transform this space into film screening room and travel talk room before. lotsa flexibility and possibilities. 

Toccata Studio rent out spaces at reasonable and affordable price for music lessons, rehearsals, music recital, art exhibition, film screening, talks, workshop, master classes, installation art and more. please do not hesitate to contact us if you need a space for arts, music, cultural related events of any kind. you can reach us at 016-3618504 or etoccata@gmail.com 
if you would like to visit us, we are at 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. (by appointment only)

thanks and hope to hear from you soon!

Lunar New Year 2013 East Meets West 农历新年之东西合并版

New music series

LUNAR NEW YEAR EAST MEETS WEST

Vocal : Aguan Lim

Piano / Electronic: Ng Chor Guan

Percussion / Dulcimer : Wumi 

Bassoon : Terence Chong

Alto Lute (Zhongruan)：Tung Zi Yan

Date                  : 22/2/2013

Time                  : 8pm

Venue                : TOCCATA STUDIO

                           19 B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, 

                            Selangor, Malaysia.               

Admission         : by minimum donation RM20

Are you looking for new music?

Do you fancy some special sound?

Are you in search of uniqueness in music?

This is the chance for you.

Join this event for a brand new experience in music.

“Lunar New Year East Meets West” a new music concert will be held on 22 February 2013, 8pm at Toccata Studio, 19 B, SS2/55, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. This project is supported by Krishen Jit Astro Fund. Musicians including theremin player Ng Chor Guan, vocalist Aguan Lim, Percussion and dulcimer player Wumi, Bassoon player Terence Chong and Alto Lute player Tung Zi Yan will bring to audiences new sound, new inspiration, new music and mew ideas! At a minimum donation of RM20 admission, you get to enjoy a night of miracle. Those who donate above RM25 will get a specially design limited edition badge in conjunction to Chinese New Year celebration.

另类音乐系列

农历新年之东西合并版

Vocal 声乐 : Aguan Lim 林逸源

Piano 钢琴 / Electronic 电子乐器 : Ng Chor Guan 黄楚原

Percussion 打击/ Dulcimer 扬琴 : Wumi 無米

Basson 巴颂管 : Terence Chong 张俊开

Zhongruan 中阮 ：Tung Zi Yan 丁子殷

日期                  ： 2013 年 2 月22 日

时间                  ： 晚上 8 点

地点                  ： TOCCATA STUDIO

        19 B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

入场                  ： 最低乐捐 20 零吉

你在寻找另类音乐吗？

你在聆听特别的声音吗？

你在发掘与众不同的音乐吗？

出席另类音乐会，一个让你接触另类音乐的机会。

“农历新年之东西合并版”音乐演奏会定于 2 月 22 日晚上 8 时正在八打灵 19B, SS2/55 的 Toccata Studio 拉开序幕。這項演出獲得 Krishen Jit Astro Fund 的支持。当晚演出的青年音乐家包括运用隐形乐器及钢琴的黄楚原、声乐家林逸源、擅长打击乐器与扬琴的无米、专门吹奏巴颂管的张俊开及中阮乐手丁子殷，为观众现场演出，实现东西合并相互融合的一场另类、有趣、创新的音乐会。在这场互动的音乐会，观众将有机会亲眼目睹以上种种乐器现场演奏，亲耳聆听即兴创作。入场以乐捐方式，最低乐捐 20 零吉。凡乐捐 25 零吉以上的热心人士即将获得特别设计限量版蛇年徽章作为纪念。

FUGU 复古 － Theremin and Violin 特雷鸣与小提琴的对话

Fung Chern Hwei on violin 小提琴： 冯承晖 

Ng Chor Guan on Theremin 特雷鸣：黄楚原

FUGU - a collaborative performance between theremin and violin
Theremin - Ng Chor Guan
Violin - Fung Chern Hwei

Date: 5/2/2013
Time: 8pm
Venue: Toccata Studio, 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. 
Admission: minimum donation RM20, if you donate more than RM25 you will get a specially design limited edition badge for free! (in conjunction to Chinese New Year celebration)



复古 －特雷鸣与小提琴的对话
特雷鸣－黄楚原
小提琴－冯承晖

日期 ： 2013 年 2 月5 日
时间 ：晚上 8 时
地点 ：Toccata Studio, 19B, SS2/55, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. 
入场 ：最低乐捐 20 零吉，凡乐捐 25 零吉以上者将免费获得特别设计限量版蛇年徽章

we love feed back from audiences!

this is what   Yong Shuang Chow said about 'RESONANCE' of dance=music series : 

I attended yesterday night's show. Throughout the show the music surprisingly caught my attention as much as the dance movements, just as what the series itself says: dance=music. AS a dancer I always think that it is music that ignites movements. Never thought that the relationship could happen the other way round, or rather mutually. A simple and comfortable corroboration where sound and movements interact 'organically', if there is such a word. I was also very touched to see Qian Qian's improvisation session. Overall very interesting and I love it. :)

http://mytoccata.blogspot.com/2013/01/dancemusic-series-resonance.html        

for those who missed RESONANCE show, we have dance=music series coming up next in march, stay tuned.