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Time Out
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Oscars
The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra brings a taste of Hollywood to town with A Night at the Oscars, featuring music from blockbuster films including Spiderman, Saving Private Ryan and more. The star of the show will be one of Germany's finest violinists, Rosa Donata Milton, who returns to The Concourse Concert Hall following her spellbinding performances of Korngold's Violin Concerto in 2023. She'll join the Willoughby Symphony Choir under the baton of acclaimed conductor Dr Nicholas Milton AM, as they perform selections from Academy Award-winning soundtracks. The incredible concert will open with a tribute to the acclaimed film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, before continuing on a cinematic journey through some of the silver screen's most illustrious soundtracks that just might move you to tears. The full line-up includes Spiderman, Forrest Gump, Hook, Schindler's List, Angels and Demons, Ladies in Lavender, The Mission, Saving Private Ryan and Amistad. You can experience the glamour of Hollywood's night of nights complete with a red carpet and photowall, where you can snap a pic with your very own Oscar – just don't forget to dress up for the occasion.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Concert review: SSO scales majestic An Alpine Symphony, soars with Korngold Violin Concerto
An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto Singapore Symphony Orchestra Esplanade Concert Hall July 18, 7.30pm The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) performing music with the accompaniment of projected visuals is not something novel. Back in 2010, the orchestra under Shui Lan's direction played Claude Debussy's La Mer (The Sea) against stunning imagery of marine life provided by SSO first violinist William Tan, who is well-known as a diving photographer. Romantic German composer Richard Strauss' tone poem Eine Alpensinfonie or An Alpine Symphony (1915), at almost 50 minutes, is double the length of Debussy. Sometimes criticised for bombast and self-indulgence, the work has weathered well in concerts and on record. Now add some 400 photographic stills on-screen by German photographer and film-maker Tobias Melle, himself a professional cellist, and the overall experienced is enhanced. A resident of Munich, his views of the Bavarian Alps near Berchtesgaden, heard alongside music director Hans Graf's taut direction of the orchestra, made for a visual and aural spectacle. The hall was cloaked in darkness for the opening of this dawn-to-dusk experience in the mountains. The moon, sunlight creeping over the crags and panoramic vistas defined the transition from Night to Sunrise. This early climax matched Strauss' ambition, if not quite as memorable as the corresponding sequence in his earlier Also Sprach Zarathustra. The music follows a group of mountaineers from their ascent, through the terrain of woods, waterfalls, meadows (with cows aplenty) and glaciers, encountering risks and doubts before reaching the summit for the work's biggest climax. If there were a composer who could vividly illustrate all this musically, Strauss was the man. The subsequent thunderstorm, safe descent and sunset with a return to darkness was no less enthralling. The orchestra responded magnificently, with special mention going to the brass, for its overtime efforts both onstage and offstage. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore A deadly cocktail: Easy access, lax attitudes driving Kpod scourge in S'pore Singapore 'I thought it was an April Fool's joke': Teen addicted to Kpods on news that friend died Asia Cool photo spots, viral food videos: Malaysia plans to woo Chinese tourists via social media Asia From propaganda to passion: N. Korean TV show mimics K-drama to fend off banned media from the South Singapore New auto pet wash service in Buona Vista draws flak, but firm stands by its safety Singapore 314 suicides reported in Singapore in 2024, remains leading cause of youth deaths Asia 'Guardian angels': Taiwan's dementia-friendly village promotes ageing in place Life US tech firm launches probe into Coldplay 'kiss cam' couple after clip goes viral The concert's cinematic arc began much earlier with Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto (1947) which began SSO's season opener. One of the most popular 20th-century violin concertos, it was famously premiered by great Lithuania-born virtuoso Jascha Heifetz with music drawn from four of Korngold's Hollywood movie scores. Violinist Daniel Lozakovich (left) performing the Korngold Violin Concerto with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. PHOTO: CHRIS P. LIM It did not matter whether these films - Another Dawn (1937), Juarez (1939), Anthony Adverse (1936) and The Prince And The Pauper (1937) – have more or less been forgotten, as the music lives on in this masterpiece. The sumptuous melodies and lush scoring through its three movements was well realised by the orchestra and young Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich. His is not a fire-breathing virtuosity which gets in your face, but one more intimate and subtle. As such, there were moments in the first and third movements where he risked being overwhelmed, despite the restrained accompaniment kept on a tight leash. There were no worries, however, in the slow movement's Romance, where his refined and sweet tone clearly shone through. As if to make up for an earlier reticence, his generous and no-holds-barred encore of Johann Sebastian Bach's Fugue from the unaccompanied Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor (BWV.1001) showed where his sympathies truly lay.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Can AI-driven tech make heart diseases preventable?
New Delhi: As cardiovascular disease continues to top the global chart of chronic illnesses, technology is emerging as the most powerful ally in combating it. In a conversation with Dr. Ethan Korngold , Divisional Vice President Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer for Abbott's vascular business, we explore how artificial intelligence (AI), minimally invasive devices , and digital health are reshaping cardiovascular care—from high-tech cath labs to underserved rural India. The Rise of Smart Heart Care 'Heart care is moving fast—and we're moving with it,' says Dr. Korngold. Abbott's Ultreon 2.0, an AI-enhanced imaging platform that uses Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to offer 20 times magnification over standard angiograms. This ultra-HD view lets cardiologists measure artery size, assess blockages, and determine plaque composition—rapidly and accurately. 'With Ultreon, decision-making in the cath lab is more precise and faster,' explains Dr. Korngold. 'It's like shifting from blurry black-and-white to crystal-clear, color-rich imaging. The AI processes data in real-time, helping doctors place stents with pinpoint precision and improve patient outcomes.' The promise of AI in cardiovascular care isn't limited to imaging. Abbott is already piloting Virtual Flow Reserve (VFR), a cutting-edge technology that will use AI to estimate the severity of blockages by analyzing blood flow dynamics—non-invasively. This could significantly reduce unnecessary procedures by helping physicians target the most critical lesions. Abbott's MitraClip has revolutionized how leaky heart valves are treated. Delivered via a vein rather than through open-heart surgery, MitraClip is a lifeline for patients deemed too high-risk for traditional operations. 'It restores quality of life with minimal recovery time,' Dr. Korngold notes. Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder—a device no larger than a pea that helps close a life-threatening heart defect (patent ductus arteriosus) in premature infants weighing as little as 700 grams. 'This is one of the tiniest devices with one of the biggest impacts,' he says. Tackling Complex Heart Cases Dr. Korngold sees a future where AI can predict blockages before they form, allowing doctors to prevent heart attacks before patients feel a single symptom. Abbott's XIENCE Sierra , part of its flagship drug-eluting stent family, is built for complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. Its adaptive design and unique fluoropolymer coating make it easier to navigate tortuous arteries and reduce risks of clotting and restenosis. 'XIENCE Sierra gives doctors the flexibility and control they need in difficult cases, with long-term performance,' explains Dr. Korngold. For heavily calcified arteries, Abbott's acquisition of Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI) brought in the Diamondback 360 Orbital Atherectomy System. Using a diamond-coated crown, this system gently sands away hardened plaque, making vessels more compliant and easier to treat with stents or balloons. 'It's a key tool in our arsenal for treating high-risk patients who need precision and safety,' he adds. Reaching Rural India One of the most exciting opportunities lies beyond hospitals. In remote and underserved areas, virtual care is bridging the healthcare divide. The smart implantable devices—pacemakers and heart monitors—can now transmit data wirelessly to physicians, enabling remote monitoring and treatment adjustments. 'Patients no longer need to travel miles for routine follow-ups,' says Dr. Korngold. 'We're building scalable, connected care ecosystems that empower both patients and providers—especially in resource-constrained settings.' AI and digital health are set to redefine every stage of cardiovascular care—from early risk detection to remote patient monitoring and precision-guided interventions.
