YPAW 63: Christoven Tan - Being Perfect vs Being Yourself, Relating to New Music, Practicing other Art Forms, Approach to Curation

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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

Anna Quenlin Speech
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Xi Jie's film "Singapore Minstrel"
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Episodes of former guests:
Emily Koh
Derek Koh