France Singapore Festival Voilah! is coming back from 3 October to 17 November 2019!
Voilah! is more than a showcase of French culture and innovation in Singapore, it is a true collaboration bringing together two countries to create a truly unique festival. To strengthen the ties between French and Singaporean communities, the Festival will present over 50 programmes in the domains of culture, education, science, lifestyle, tourism and sports.
We invite all curious minds to dare and explore how French culture can interconnect and flourish in the melting pot of cultures that Singapore represents.
Gautier Capuçon cello masterclass
Wednesday, 02 october | 07:30 PM | Yonk Siew Toh Conservatory Concert Hall |free Admission
Renown cellist Gautier Capuçon presents a masterclass at the YST Conservatory, ahead of his performance with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on 3 October.
Made possible by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the YST Conservatory of Music.
Dériver / Arrivée
03, 17, 31 OCT & 14 NOV |ALL OF THE DAY |National University of Singapore | Free Admission
A century of travel in French cinema
Positioned as an inquiry around NUS Museum’s exhibition, “…you have to lose your way to find yourself in the right place” Selected Works by Gilles Massot, this four-part film series reflects on a century of journeys as presented within the French consciousness, where identity and itinerancy are twin notions that lay the tracks for such sojourns across fictional lands and foreign spaces.
SSO Gala: Vladimir Ashkenazy & Gautier Capuçon
Thursday, 03 OCT | 07:30 PM |Esplanade Concert Hall
The dark poetry of Schumann’s Manfred Overture, the impassioned Schumann Cello Concerto and the fiery heart of Tchaikovsky’ Fourth Symphony. The internationally celebrated master conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy returns in an unmissable pairing with the illustrious French cellist Gautier Capuçon for his first time in Singapore.
Jisbar Exhibition
04 OCT – 17 NOV |08:00 AM – 06:00 PM | SO/ Sofitel Singapore
Immerse yourself in street art and gastronomy at SO/ So tel Singapore. Witness a spectacular display of artworks by French artist Jisbar Planche.
An Old New World
05 Oct 2019 – 12 Apr 2020 | 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM |National Museum of Singapore
From the East Indies to the founding of Singapore, the 1600s – 1819
Featuring original drawings and manuscripts from Pierre-Médard Diard and Alfred Duvaucel
An Old New World, the National Museum’s bicentennial-themed exhibition, explores the 200 years leading to the establishment of Singapore in 1819, beginning with the bustling world of trade in the East Indies that attracted the Dutch and British East India Companies from the early 17th century.
French Science Journey
Saturday, 05 OCT |10:00 AM – 05:00 PM |ESSEC ASIA-PACIFIC
The French Science Journey gathers students and Singapore-based French companies in a convivial format of an all-day program of short presentations and a booth exhibition presenting innovation from research laboratories. This presents an unparalleled showcase of French technological “savoir-faire” and innovation, where students and academic and industrial scientists alike can mingle and network in an informal setting. Students will be offered the opportunity to take part in an innovation challenge and deepen their interest in science. In 2018, more than 20 companies and 350 students attended this event.
GMX TRIO
Saturday & Sunday, 05 – 06 OCT | 08:00 PM | Cool Cats, The NCO Club |$61.65
The Foundation for the Arts and Social Enterprise is proud to present Guy-Marc Vadeleux (GMX, piano), in two nights of the concert with Daniel Dantin (drums) and Jacobo Velez (clarinet and saxophone). Steeped in jazz with strong Caribbean influences, GMX has been hailed as one of the most talented pianists of the new music scene in Martinique. He comes together with two of his musical accomplices to showcase new and original work that was born through their exchanges. This will be the trio’s first performance in Singapore. In a double-billed evening, Singapore’s very own Steve McQueens will also bring their neo future jazz sound to the stage.
There is more 51 programmes. 6 weeks. 1 fun festival for all!
