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"What are your plans after graduation?" "What kind of work can you apply for with a Music Degree?" "You Play a What?" These might be some infuriating and intimidating questions for any aspiring musician. If you are looking for some relief, join Vincent every Wednesday, as he finds out from his guest their inspiring stories, grit, graft and all that it takes for them to succeed in the music industry.
YPAW 63: Christoven Tan - Being Perfect vs Being Yourself, Relating to New Music, Practicing other Art Forms, Approach to Curation
You Play A What?
1 hour 41 minutes
3 years ago
YPAW 63: Christoven Tan - Being Perfect vs Being Yourself, Relating to New Music, Practicing other Art Forms, Approach to Curation
This week I am joined by the enigmatic Christoven Tan. Christoven is a champion of new music for viola and in recent years, he has been pushing the possibilities and boundaries of viola playing. Apart from music, he is a practitioner of multiple art forms and doing remarkable work that is that is true to himself. I am really glad to have the opportunity to speak to him.
In this episode, we spoke about:
1. His upcoming show Apollo which is happening on Saturday, 09/10, where he performs alongside percussionist Derek Koh the music of Emily Koh and Bertram Wee. A number of former guests on YPAW, so if you’ll like to find out more about them, do check out the show notes!
Christoven shares in depth about his creative process in this project and what you can expect from the show.
To find out more about Apollo you click HERE and for tickets you can fill up THIS FORM.
2. Having a clear idea and approach towards new music
3. The timing of this project
4. Finding like minded collaborators and what does he look for in a fellow collaborator?
5. Having a curious and open mind
6. “Being perfect vs Being Yourself”
7. Relating to New Music
8. Starting his art studio and practicing other forms of art
9. Teaching philosophy
10. Future Artistic project
11. Music for “enjoyment” vs Performances that is relevant and thought provoking
To find more about Christoven and his art works:
Website
Xi Jie's film "Singapore Minstrel"
Website
Episodes of former guests:
Emily Koh
Derek Koh
You Play A What?
"What are your plans after graduation?" "What kind of work can you apply for with a Music Degree?" "You Play a What?" These might be some infuriating and intimidating questions for any aspiring musician. If you are looking for some relief, join Vincent every Wednesday, as he finds out from his guest their inspiring stories, grit, graft and all that it takes for them to succeed in the music industry.
