Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and Temenggong Artists-In-Residence, we welcome you to an unforgettable evening with the extraordinary pianist and composer Alessandro Martire! With his first concerto compositions at age 15, Alessandro has masterfully blended contemporary classical music with pop and minimalism. Whether in wintery landscapes, majestic mountain peaks or spectacular lakes, Alessandro is renowned for his breathtaking performances in the beauty of nature. Amongst his many accolades, he performed his composition The Future of Nature at the Expo City Dubai for COP28, the 28th annual UN climate conference in 2023.
Set in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, one will be taken away by Alessandro’s magical piano tunes, joined by Flavours Quartet, a Singapore string ensemble dedicated to bringing diverse musical styles, eras, and emotions.
This concert marks the beginning of a year filled with cultural celebrations for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore, where we celebrate and strengthen our friendships with music, art and the two nations’ cultural diversities!
- About Alessandro Martire
Alessandro Martire is a young talented, and renowned Italian pianist and composer who masterfully blends contemporary classical music with pop and minimalism.
Born in 1992 in Como, he discovered his passion for the piano at the age of 11 and composed his first concertos by the age of 15.
Mr. Martire studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston in 2012; he earned a degree in International Relations from the University of Milan in 2016.
Mr. Martire is celebrated for his innovative projects, including the Floating Waves Concert and the Ice Waves Experience on the frozen Lake Staz in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in 2021. He founded the Lake Endless Joy Festival in Como, collaborated with National Geographic, and was honoured with the Nations Artistic Award in 2021 by the association EvenTao.
He was chosen to unveil the emblem for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games with his composition Aria. In 2023, Mr. Martire performed his composition The Future of Nature at Expo City Dubai for COP28, the 28th annual UN climate conference.
Mr. Martire founded in 2015 the philanthropic non-profit organisation Infinity Sound.
- About Flavours Quartet
Flavours Quartet is a passionate and fun-loving string ensemble dedicated to bringing a variety of musical “flavours” to the stage. As both music educators and performers, the quartet has been actively involved in various local ensembles and symphony orchestras, having played with orchestras like NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO) and Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM).
Formed through their shared love for classical music, the quartet aims to spread the joy of chamber music by performing pieces that span diverse styles, eras, and emotions. Through their performances, they hope to connect with audiences and inspire a deeper appreciation for the art of string quartet music.
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