A Voice Recital 2: Alunan Bayu

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Saturday 11 October 2025

Sabah Art Gallery

7.30pm

Entry by Donation

Organised by Bayu Voice Collective

A Musical Journey Across Centuries

The Bayu Voices Collective is back with an evening of soaring voices and timeless melodies at the Sabah Art Gallery.

"Alunan Bayu" means "melody of the breeze," a poetic image of music carried by the wind, and this recital lives up to its name.

This recital features five classical singers from Sabah, ranging from soprano to bass-baritone, who will be joined by three talented pianists. Together, they will guide you on a musical journey spanning continents and centuries.

Over the course of the evening, you'll hear:

Italian Art Songs: Passionate as the Language Itself (Giordani, Tosti, Donaudy).
German lieder, where piano and voice are in exquisite harmony (Schumann, Brahms, Schubert).
Nusantara Songs: traditional and popular tunes from the Malay world reimagined in a classical style (R. Naili, M. Embut, P. Ramlee).
Opera Duets: the dramatic intensity of Puccini and Bizet.
Opera and Movie Selections: Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and even the famous love theme from The Godfather.
English songs: from Handel's joy to Gershwin's swing, with surprises in between.

Voices & Piano

🎼 Voices: Maryann Magdalena (soprano), Avelyn Chua (mezzo-soprano), Gui Foo Chen (tenor), Kenny Yuntalla (baritone), and Shawn Liew (bass-baritone).

🎹 Pianists: Marcus Khoo, Debbie Robben, and Euler Edwin Majanil

Event Details

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: Sabah Art Gallery
Time: 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Entrance Fee: Minimum donation of RM45

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Come and enjoy opera, lieder, Nusantara songs, and modern classics in one unforgettable evening.

Italian Art Songs

Caro mio ben (G. Giordani)

A tender declaration of love, one of the most beloved Italian songs sung by students and professionals alike.

Marechiare (F.P. Tosti)

A lively Neapolitan serenade, full of sunshine and charm.

O del mio amato ben (S. Donaudy)

A heartfelt lament for a lost love, touching in its simplicity.

German Lieder

In der Fremde (R. Schumann)

A reflection on loneliness and longing for home, set to poetic text.

Wiegenlied (J. Brahms)

The famous lullaby, tender and soothing, still cherished worldwide.

Frühlingsglaube (F. Schubert)

"Faith in Spring", a song of hope and renewal, delicate yet powerful.

Nusantara Songs

Sudawil: Tongkungon (R. Naili)

A Kadazandusun poem set to music, capturing the spirit of local heritage.

Kisah Mawar di Malam Hari (M. Embut)

A lyrical Malaysian composition with a romantic mood.

Tunggu Sekejap (P. Ramlee)

A nostalgic love song, timeless in its beauty.

Getaran Jiwa (P. Ramlee)

One of P. Ramlee's most iconic works, brimming with emotion and rhythm.

Opera Duets

O soave fanciulla (G. Puccini, La Bohème)

The famous lovers' duet from La Bohème, tender and passionate.

Au fond du temple saint (G. Bizet, Les Pêcheurs de Perles)

A stirring friendship duet from The Pearl Fishers, blending drama with lyrical beauty.

Opera / Movie Selections

Ah! mes amis (G. Donizetti, La Fille du Régiment)

Known as the “Mount Everest” of tenor arias, with its nine high C's.

Parla più piano (N. Rota, The Godfather)

The love theme from The Godfather, haunting and romantic.

O mio babbino caro (G. Puccini, Gianni Schicchi)

A heartfelt plea of a daughter to her father, short but unforgettable.

Infelice! E tuo credevi (G. Verdi, Ernani)

A dramatic duet from Ernani, full of intensity.

Voi che sapete (W.A. Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro)

Cherubino's charming confession of youthful love from The Marriage of Figaro.

English Songs

I Bought Me a Cat (A. Copland, British Folk Song)

A playful folk song with humorous animal sounds.

I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' (G. Gershwin, Porgy and Bess)

From Porgy and Bess, celebrating joy in simplicity.

Rejoice Greatly (G.F. Handel, Messiah)

A sparkling aria from Messiah, full of energy and faith.

Monica's Waltz (G.C. Menotti, The Medium)

A bittersweet, dramatic moment from The Medium.

Deep River (trad. spiritual, arr. D. Sneed)

A modern arrangement of a traditional African-American spiritual, deeply moving.

Libiamo, libiamo ne' lieti calici (G. Verdi, La Traviata)

The famous drinking song from La Traviata, lively and irresistible.

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