Symphony For The Nation
The Resonanz Music Studio (TRMS) returned this year to present a concert series, the 7th Simfoni Untuk Bangsa. The concert was held specifically to show an appreciation for the works of Indonesian composer. Different from the previous events, this year’s Simfoni Untuk Bangsa brought Indonesian music film from various periods to the stage. This includes
Vienna Boys Choir, One of The Oldest Boys Choir Will Perform in Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta
After three musical presentations, Ciputra Artpreneur now brings you a rare opportunity to hear the “Voices of Angels” performing in its Theater. Mrs Rina Ciputra, President Director of Ciputra Artpreneuer on the Choir’s visit “I am truly excited to have this world-reknown choir performing in our Theater. We had presented musicals and dance before. This will be something
Vienna Boys Choir is Coming to Town
Jakarta’s leading art space Ciputra Artpreneur is bringing an exceptional choir group to Jakarta on October 15 and 16, Vienna Boys Choir will perform in Indonesia! Vienna Boys Choir, known for its angelic voices, is a national treasure in Austria dating back as far as the 14th century. Together with members of the Vienna Philharmonic
Indonesia Opera Society Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Spectacular Showcase
Powerful voices, remarkable music, stories of love, loss, pain and sorrow –there are many reasons to fall in love with opera. His own passion for opera led writer and food critic Erza S.T. to establish the Indonesia Opera Society ten years ago, with the aim to create better awareness about opera in Indonesia and give
Wishing You A Long Life
Hippocrates’s Vita Brevis, Ars Longa is perhaps the most used quote regarding art. “Life is short; art on the other hand lives long,” it connotes. It does not entail that art provides one with long life. To the contrary, actually it reminds people about the brevity of life vis-à-vis the longevity of art. At the
Entree For Entries
A month into the fall movie season, with filmgoers still burping from the fatty, junk food-like aftertaste of summer blockbusters, we are witnessing the emergence of “serious” films that might go on to gain buzz and momentum for an Oscar nod, making them early contenders – an entrée, if you will – for the awards
Slovak National Ballet
An Evening to Remember with Lúčnica – The Slovak National Folklore Ballet and Sound of Orchestra. Located in the very heart of Europe, Slovakia’s small size is possibly its biggest attraction. The picturesque country is proud of its rich folklore and folk tradition and the artistic ensemble Lúčnica perfectly reflects Slovakia’s unique culture. Founded in
“Bio Fantasy”: Melisa Sunjaya’s Dedication to Chairil Anwar
Melissa Sunjaya is best known as the founding artist of Tulisan, a label that features various collections of handmade, limited-edition illustrated prints applied to bags, totes and household accessories. Adding to a growing list of entrepreneurial achievements, Melissa recently launched the book “Bio Fantasy”, a dedication to Indonesia’s poet and literary maestro Chairil Anwar. The
Showcasing the Best of German Cinema
Already in its fifth edition this year, the German Cinema film festival returns to the Indonesian silver screen from 14 to 23 October. Presenting the best of Germany’s current film scene, this year’s festival programme features 15 internationally acclaimed and ambitious film productions. German Cinema will open on October 14 with “Gruesse aus Fukushima” (Greetings
Contributions and Footsteps of Indonesian Young Generation to Fulfil the Youth Pledge
Sumpah Pemuda (The Youth Pledge) affirms the dreams and roles of the Indonesian young generation for its powerful archipelago. Reflecting this spirit, Komunitas Inspirasi Jelajah Pulau as one of the social movements, which are concerned about the basic education of children in Indonesian islands retraces their footsteps since 2014 through a photo and video exhibition
The Power of Singing
Ciputra Artpreneur presented one of the most popular boys’ choir, the Vienna Boys Choir on October 15 & 16 at Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta. It was more than 600 years ago that the Vienna Boys Choir started singing in Europe for the imperial court, the masses, concerts for state and private functions. In 1918, the
Combining Comfort and Style at Your Home with IKEA
To most people, IKEA is synonymous with Scandinavian design – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s designs always spring from Scandinavian minds. The POÄNG armchair, celebrating its 40th birthday this month, was created by Japanese designer Noboru Nakamura. POÄNG has become an iconic IKEA product, having sold more than 30 million pieces since being
Introducing Vico Magistretti to Indonesia
In honour of the distinguished Italian architect and designer Vico Magistretti, whose work represents one of the most significant contributions to the success of Italian design in the world, the Embassy of Italy and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) Jakarta are organizing an exhibition entitled “Vico Magistretti. A Traveling Archive”. The exhibition runs from
