Siong Leng

Convergence: Nanyin X Asli

Convergence is a distilled reimagining of Longing by Siong Leng, bringing together the evocative vocal traditions of Nanyin and Asli in an intimate and rare collaboration.

Centered on the theme of longing, the performance explores yearning, devotion, and emotional distance through voice as its primary storytelling medium. Stripped to its essence, it foregrounds the distinctive vocal aesthetics, phrasing, and expressive nuances of each tradition.

Structured as a seamless journey through selected moments from the original six-scene work, this abridged version offers a renewed perspective on traditional repertoire. It invites audiences into a contemplative soundscape where memory, emotion, and cultural dialogue converge—revealing both contrast and harmony between Nanyin and Asli within a contemporary performance context.

Performer
Thursday, May 21, 2:00PM - 2:30PM SGT

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