"It's very meaningful for the proceeds to go to children like me because they have a chance with the money to fulfill their own potential, to do what they do best." Gabriel Ng
Well said. Last night, we went to watched Gabriel Ng in his home debut concert @ Esplanade. It was amazing. I sat at the edge of my chair for the whole concert. It is captivating to watch a 12 year old play with such maturity and sensitivity to music. Such prodigies come only once in a lifetime. Some months back, I did a study on Abigail Sin, who is a piano prodigy for my dissertation. The kind of support and training that goes into fulfilling one's potential is admirable. These children spend hours on their instrument, and their determination level, is unmatchable.
Many people asked, "What makes giftedness?" It is a phenomenon. It is something that is both nature and nurture. That means, even if you push your child to think he or she will be successful in a certain field, it will not be so if there is no innate ability to start off with.
I cannot describe fully how Gabriel Ng played, but what a master takes 20 years to learn, he has internalised it in 5 years. That's what I call a true prodigy.
Research have shown that successful musicians reach eminence at the average age of 35. Gabriel has a long way to go. The road ahead is long and gruelling for a child prodigy. Gabriel will be a highly successful musician because he has both musicianship and a charisma that will charm audience wholewide. I hope and wish that Gabriel stays grounded and prepared for the professional world, which often see a short life span for eminent musicians.
Well done, Gabriel!
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SINGAPORE: A local violin prodigy is making his hometown debut concert with proceeds of the show going to needy children.
Gabriel Ng's fingers have danced on strings for over eight years. And he is only 12 years old.
Recently he was placed first at a prestigious international violin competition in Italy, beating over 100 musicians, some of whom were almost three times his age.
This musical prodigy, who was the recipient of last year's HSBC Youth Excellence Award, has performed in front of President Nathan.
He is now studying at a prestigious music school in London.
Home for the summer break after two years, he is getting ready for his debut performance at the Esplanade on Monday (23 July).
All ticket proceeds will be donated to assist the artistic development of needy children.
"It's very meaningful for the proceeds to go to children like me because they have a chance with the money to fulfill their own potential, to do what they do best," says Gabriel.
HSBC will match ticket sales, dollar for dollar.
Tickets for the performance are priced from S$12 and are available at all SISTIC outlets.
Source: Channel News Asia, 21 July 2007
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