A heartfelt thank you to all 550 audience members who joined us in this spectacular performance!



Asian Waves: The Changing Face of Asia
11 March 2012
2000h
University Cultural Centre Hall


Asian Waves maps today’s Asia and its ties with the world. Rapid global shifts on every front – from culture and technology to commerce and politics – mean Asia’s cities are at the forefront of redefining what it means to be modern.

Besides well-loved numbers like Mononoke Medley by Joe Hisaishi and Slumdog Millionaire Medley by A R Rahman, look forward to original compositions Cityscape and Kansalesa’s Bones by Dr Robert Casteels and Balraj Gopal respectively. Cityscape is a collaboration with sound designer Gao Yang to recreate a city skyline at night, depicting technology’s integral role in our daily interactions, especially Asian’s thriving cities. Gopal’sKansalesa’s Bones is a whimsical reflection on the role of dogs in Asian societies.

The versatile niibori guitar ensemble will also premiere young composer Chua Jon Lin’s Autumn Blues, a contemplative take on human relationships within contemporary urban life. Fusing elements of Chinese and blues music, this piece presents interesting dichotomies. Often viewed with ambivalence, Autumn brings a great sense of beauty with its rich collage of colour and promises of harvest, yet a melancholic mood, with the impending arrival of winter.

The GENUS Chalet at Aloha Changi Fairy Point No 4 from 4-6 Jan 2012 kindly sponsored by Han Siang was totally AWESOME! Many thanks to all those who took time to come down for the chalet, especially for the BBQ :D


We ate yummy food (albeit a LITTLE bit burnt), we played Guitar Hero (thanks to Ben Tan for bringing it!), we enjoyed a great night (nights for some of us :b) of company with each other and just getting to know each other better (:


More pictures of the fun we had during chalet have been uploaded onto Facebook, do take a look if you're free and have nothing better to do (:

A very big thank you to all of our participants who came down for the GENUS Music Camp 2011! It wouldn't have been possible without you guys (:

The GENUS Music Camp 2011 took place from the 5th - 10th Dec 2011 at the CFA Studios, and there was much fun, laughter and memories shared by the members who participated in this annual event. Do check out the GENUS FB group for exciting pictures and videos that offer snippets of the immense fun we had!

For those who couldn't make it for one reason or another, please try to practice hard on your own & do not hesitate to look for your SLs for help if you need any (:

We're also eagerly anticipating the next GENUS event: GENUS CHALET 2012 on the 4th - 6th Jan 2012 at Aloha Changi Fairy Point No 4 kindly booked by Han Siang! Don't forget to mark out the dates on your calendars (and RSVP on the FB event page) and see y'all there! (:

A very big thank you to the audience who specially came down to support GENUS! (: We were genuinely touched by your spontaneity and responsiveness, and we are glad to know that you enjoyed our performance. Please support us again for our next concert to be held in 2012! (:



Guitarras Expresivas 2011
9th Oct 2011
University Cultural Centre Hall

Guitarras Expresivas presents the timeless power of the guitar to convey the multifarious shades of human emotion in their full intensity and colour. NUS Guitar Ensemble has selected pieces from across continents and centuries and breathed new life into them: classical staples such as the exciting Auf der Jagd Polka and the gentle anime theme song Promise of the World, the lilting Cadiz and the dynamic Brazilian Street Dance with its catchy rhythm and many more.

Join us and be charmed by how truly expressive guitars can be!

Strings of Time - 30 Years of GENUS

3rd April 2011, 7pm

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

A very big thank you to all our audience who celebrated the memorable occasion with us!

Thank you to all 420 audience members who made it a night to remember for GENUS!

8 Sept 2010
2000h
University Cultural Centre Theatre

Join us for a wonderful evening of melodies, moments, masters and more as we bring you through a series of experiences in life through the touch of expressions by the various forms of guitars.

With Strauss' exciting Tritch Tratch Polka to the melancholic The Old Folks At Home from the musical Swanee River, to the romantic Beauty and the Beast.

Strike a chord with the love and passion presented by the guitar players, as we promise you a night filled with stories of joy, love, bitter-sweetness and melody in Guitarras Vivas '10!

Youtube playlist is available here: Link

07 Mar 2010 (Sun), 2000 h
University Cultural Centre Hall,
National University of Singapore
Pre-show Talk by musical director Dr Robert Casteels at 1900h



Presenting a varied, colourful and spectacular collection of treasures from Japan, India, and many parts of Southeast Asia, Asian folktales and Legends rediscovers familiar Asian songs through the sounds of Niibori guitars, voices and western instruments.

New arrangements of traditional songs, like Loy Krathong and Bengawan Solo, will be heard alongside modern tunes from Asia's popular culture, such as Giant Robo and Spirited Away Medley, both arranged by Xpose founder Mr Ow Leong San.

With the potpourri of songs representing musical diversity and cultural fusion, GENUS will take you on an adventure to explore the many aspects of Asia - her folktales, festivals, people and landscapes.