Io Mi Son Giovinetta Io Mi Son Giovinetta Io Mi Son Giovinetta

Composed

by:

Claudio Monteverdi

’Io Mi Son Giovinetta' is a traditional Italian ballata from the Renaissance era, with the original text written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. Its light-hearted tune captures an ultimately unsuccessful courtship between a love-lorn shepherd and the object of his affection, mirroring the back-and-forth dialogue between the would-be lovers. Monteverdi composed the fast-moving harmonies of this song to bring out the lively nature of the dramatic commotion.

小时候 小时候 小时候 (Yesterday, I Was Young) (Yesterday, I Was Young) (Yesterday, I Was Young)

Composed by: Nelson Kwei is a piece written by our very own conductor, Mr Kwei. As someone who believes childhood memories are the sweetest and wants to express that into music, Mr Kwei has incorporated the deepest and most lasting impressions of his stories into this piece. From stargazing in his night garden to recalling the Tang Dynasty poem his mom used to recite to him, Mr Kwei hopes to bring everyone on a journey down a bittersweet memory lane, as they enjoy the melodious sound and tune of his composition, evoking a sense of nostalgia.