From Archeology to the Ancient Masters
Adrien Savary Freestone’s Quest to Build the Modern Musician’s Guitar
BY IVAN LIM
Apr 4 2024
ASIAN CLASSIC SCORES
Discover the timeless charm of Chinese classic songs specially arranged for the classical guitar by Ivan Lim. For a small donation, you have the opportunity to download the scores, with tabs available, absolutely free. Immerse yourself in the melodic beauty of renowned pieces such as "Man In The Net", "Yesterday's Glitter" and "Fairytale".
To access these musical treasures, go to Scores to make a small donation. You'll receive all scores (tabs and without) via e-mail.
LESSONS
COURSES
Introduction To The Classical Guitar
Learn to play the classical guitar the correct way, with a technically-accomplished instructor who will show you how you can quickly master the basics of playing. You'll be able to read notes and play simple tunes at the end of the course. WhatsApp the artists' assistant on rates & scheduling.
COURSES
Classical Guitar Lessons For All Levels
Learn to play the classical guitar the correct way with tailored individual lessons or together with friends in a group class. Master the guitar at your own preferred pace, and play beautifully. WhatsApp the artists' assistant on rates & scheduling.
CONCERTS
OPEN STUDIO
An Evening Of Picking Up A New Hobby
Singapore: An intimate soiree of likeminded people coming together for a night of classical music by Ivan Lim, short talk and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Invite-only by online pre-registration.
FESTIVALS
May 16 –18 2025
SEA Guitar Festival and Performance Awards
Held in collaboration with the Faculty of Music of Silpakorn University Bangkok, the 5th edition of the festival will see 18 artists from Japan, Italy, France, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Representing Singapore is classical guitarist Ivan Lim, who will serve as a judge for the Performance Awards as well as a performer during the three-day festival.
Bangkok, May 16-18
Admission: Free
Venue: Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra Campus)
Address: 31 Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Website: www.seaguitarcompetition.com
CONCERTS
May 10 2025
SagoBako
SEA Debut Tour, SG
Singapore is set to welcome the SagoBako guitar duo (Vietnam and Thailand) for the first time, as the celebrated pair of classical guitarists embarks on a 15-city tour across Southeast Asia.
Singapore, May 10, Sat, 5.15PM
Ticket: SGD28 (SAGO10 code 10% off for 4 tickets and more)
Venue: Bechstein Music World Recital Hall
Address: 7 Shenton Way #02-01, Singapore Conference Hall, S066810
CONCERTS
Oct 12 2024
YS Tang
The Intimate Salon
Catch acclaimed Malaysian classical guitarist YS Tang as he makes his Singapore debut with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Francisco Tarrega, Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados.
Singapore, Oct 12, Sat, 7.30PM SOLD OUT!
Ticket: SGD28
Venue: MusArt Co-Create, Concert Hall
Address: 10 Raeburn Park, #B1-01, Singapore, 088702
FESTIVALS
JUNE 14, 15, 16 2024
SEA Guitar Festival and Performance Awards
Held in collaboration with the Faculty of Music of Silpakorn University Bangkok, the 4th edition of the festival will see 18 artists from around the region. Representing Singapore is classical guitarist Ivan Lim, who will serve as a judge for the Performance Awards as well as a performer during the three-day festival.
Bangkok, June 14-16
Admission: Free
Venue: Main Auditorium, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra Campus)
Address: 31 Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Website: www.seaguitarcompetition.com
CONCERTS
MARCH 9 & 16 2024
Treasures Of The Guitar
The selection of works for this solo concert represents the best loved music in the classical guitar canon with works from Agustin Barrios, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Francisco Tarrega, Federico Moreno Torroba and Isaac Albeniz, while showing the possibilities of the guitar with arrangements of popular Asian pieces and a section of familiar modern works and those by living composers. They are, indeed, treasures of the classical guitar.
Malacca, March 9, Sat, 6PM SOLD OUT!
Call/WhatsApp +60 17‑987 0019 for tickets
Early bird ticket: RM30 (before Jan 31 2024)
Ticket from Feb 1: RM35
Venue: Dees Music Studio
Address: 88-1, Jln M Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, March 16, Sat, 7.30PM
Call/WhatsApp 60 17-641 6491 for tickets
Adult ticket: RM50
Student ticket: RM35
Venue: Chillax Music
Address: C-5-6, Plaza Bukit Jalil (Aurora Place), No 1, Jalan Persiaran Jalil 1, Bandar Bukit Jalil, KL
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