Isyana Sarasvati

Isyana Sarasvati
Isyana Sarasvati
Birth name	Isyana Sarasvati
Born	May 2, 1993 (age 31); Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Genres	R&B; Pop; Soul; Jazz;
Occupations	Singer; Songwriter; Pianist;
Instruments	Vocal; Piano; Electone; Flute; Saxophone;
Years active	2005 – present
Labels	Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia
Website	www.isyanasarasvati.com

Isyana Sarasvati (born May 2, 1993) is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. She is an alumna of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore and Royal College of Music, United Kingdom.^[1]^[2] She composed all of her own songs^[3] and once experienced a career of being an opera singer in Singapore.^[4]^[5]

About

Isyana was born and raised in Bandung on May 2nd, 1993. She is the youngest daughter of Luana Marpanda, a music teacher, and Sapta Dwikardana, a teacher and therapist. She has an older sister, Rara Sekar Larasati, who is a vocalist of a band called Banda Neira. Raised in a family of educators, Isyana was introduced to music at the age of 4 by her mother. Since then, her musical skill continues to expand. Isyana has mastered a number of instruments, including piano, electone, flute, violin, and saxophone. Her talent and vocal abilities stand out from a very early age. In September 26, 2015, Isyana officially graduated from NAFA with "Bachelor of Music" (B.Mus) title and received the Best Graduate Award & Embassy of Peru Award.

Education

At the age of 16, Isyana received a scholarship from the Singaporean Government to study Music Performance at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore. In 2013, she obtained a Diploma in Music Performance (2013). With such academic achievements, Isyana is currently under full scholarship to study further at NAFA in collaboration with The Royal College of Music (RCM) London, under the Bachelor of Music with Honours Funded Degree Program. In her last year of study, she received the RCM Excellence Award Scholarship.

Under the supervision and guidance from professional teachers, among them: Dr. An Hsing Chen Jessica (2013-2014), Lim Yau (2013-2014), Lim Shieh Yih (2012), Joyce Khoo (2010-2012), Avip Priatna (2009-2010), and Paul H. Yoedianto (1998-2008), Isyana has accomplished numerous feats, among others: 1st Winner Professional Category, National Vocal Competition Tembang Puitik Ananda Sukarlan, Indonesia (2013); Gold Certificate, 5th Bangkok Opera Foundation Singing Competition, Bangkok, Thailand (2013); 1st Winner, 6th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Memorial Vocal Competition, Singapore (2012); and student exchange to Tainan National University of the Arts, Tainan, Taiwan (2012).

As Soloist and Recitalist

Soloist in Vocal Recital "The Rising Star Concert Series", The Resonanz Music Studio, Jakarta (2015)
Classical Goes To Cinema, Jakarta (2014)
Juvenum New Year Concert, Jakarta (2014)
Wonderful Christmas Concert, Aula Simfonia Jakarta – Indosiar (2013)
Soloist in Dinner en Blanc Event, Singapore (2013)
Soprano Solo LOVE, NAFA Consert Series (2013)
Soloist Vocal The High Scorers Concert Diploma Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Soloist Guest as the 1st Winner Competition in Final 7th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Vocal Competition, Singapore (2013)
Soloist, in Remembering Zubir Said’s legacy (Singapore)
Soloist Soprano (R. Strauss, Four Last Songs) with NAFA Orchestra, NAFA Concert Series (2012)
Soloist in Concert The Resonanz Music Studio, Jakarta (2012)
National High Achievers’ ABRSM Concert 2007, Indonesia (2007)
National High Achievers’ ABRSM, Indonesia (2004).

Operatic Experiences

Opera "La Princesse Jaune" in Singapore, as Lena (2014)
Grand Premiere of "Clara" with Ananda Sukarlan & Orchestra in Indonesia, as Clara (2014)
Opera Comique "At The Airport" with New Opera Singapore, as Air Stewardess (2013)
Singing Duet, Love Philosophy NAFA Concert Series, Singapore (2013)
Soloist in Opera Comique 2, In The Class Room with New Opera Singapore (2012)
NAFA Opera Scene, Singapore, as Rosina & Papagena (2012)
NAFA Opera Scene Commedia Lirica, Singapore, as Nanneta (2011)

Achievement in Piano and Electone

Throughout her music journey, Isyana has achieved many awards, including:

graduated with distinction ABRSM Grade VIII (2007)
National Finalist Yamaha Piano Competition (2 times)
1st Prize Piano Competition in West Java (4 times).

In addition to piano, Isyana also was outstanding with the Electone. Under the guidance of Luana Marpanda, a number of achievements, among others:

3 times Champions Grand Prix Asia Pacific Electone Festival (2005, 2008, 2011)
Semifinalist Yamaha Electone Concours 2012, Japan

Discography

Studio Albums

Title	Album details
Explore!	Released: November 25, 2015^[6] Label: Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia Format: CD, digital download

Singles

Title	Year	Album	Label
"Paseban Cafe"	2014	Fariz RM & Dian PP In Collaboration With	Target Pop
"Keep Being You"	2014	Explore!	Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia
"Tetap Dalam Jiwa"	2015
"Kau Adalah" (feat. Rayi Putra)	2015
"Mimpi"	2016

Awards and nominations

Vocal (Soprano)

International & National

2014 Awarded the “RCM Excellence Award (Degree)” Scholarship
2013 1st Winner (Grand Prize) Tembang Puitik Ananda Sukarlan National Vocal Competition (Surabaya, Indonesia)
2013 Awarded the “NAFA Entry Scholarship (Degree)” (Full Scholarship)
2013 Gold Certificate, 5th Bangkok Opera Foundation Singing Competition (Bangkok, Thailand)
2012 First Prize, 6th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Memorial Vocal Competition (Singapore)
2010 Tuition Grant from Singapore MOE for Diploma Study at NAFA

Electone

International

2012 Semifinalist Yamaha Electone Electone Concours 2011 – Open Age Section (Tokyo, Japan)
Yamaha Music Scholarship in Asia (Singapore)
2011 Grand Prize, Asia Pacific Electone Festival 2011 – Open Age Section (Singapore)
2009 Yamaha Music Scholarship in Asia 2009 (Indonesia)
2008 International Junior Original Concert (IJOC) – Top 12 best compositions (Tokyo, Japan)
2008 Third Prize, ASIA ELECTONE FESTIVAL (AEF) 2008 – Junior Section (Indonesia)
2005 Grand Prize, ASIA ELECTONE FESTIVAL (AEF) 2005 – Junior Section Indonesia

National

2011 Grand Prix Award, Yamaha Electone Festival 2011 – Open Age Section (Singapore)
2009 Second Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2009 (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Grand Prix Award, Yamaha Electone Festival 2009 – Open Section (Bandung, Indonesia)
2008 Grand Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2008, Junior Section (Surabaya, Indonesia)
2005 Second Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2005 – Junior Section (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Piano

National & Regional

2010 Finalist, Yamaha Piano Competition Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia)
2010 First prize, Yamaha Piano Competition West Java Regional (Bandung, Indonesia)
2009 First Prize, Piano Competition Pianist Bandung (Bandung, Indonesia)
2008 Participant, UPH Chopin Piano Competition (Jakarta, Indonesia)
2007 Finalist, Yamaha Piano Competition Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia)
First prize, Piano Competition West Java Regional (Indonesia)

Leadership Experiences

2009-2010 President Student Organisation Taruna Bakti Senior High School (Bandung, Indonesia)
2007 Chairperson of English Division, Taruna Bakti Problem Solving Contest (Bandung, Indonesia)
2006-2007 Vice President Student Organisation Taruna Bakti Secondary School (Bandung, Indonesia)
2006 Participant 1st International Convention for Youth Leaders, Singapore (RGS-ICYL 2006)

References

External links

[1] Isyana Sarasvati, Bersinar karena Bakat Musik

[2] Isyana Sarasvati, Totally untuk Musik

[3] Pendatang Baru Isyana Sarasvati Menulis Semua Lagu di Album Perdananya

[4] Isyana Sarasvati - Singapore Lyric Opera

[5] Isyana Sarasvati, 'Mariah Carey' dari Indonesia

[ExiTunes-6] "Explore! by Isyana Sarasvati". iTunes.

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