Duo Flore

Friday 10 October 2025, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

St James's Church Sussex Gardens, London

More information coming soon. 

Medusa (Opera) 

Friday 11 July 2025, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Silk Street Music Hall, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London

Tickets available here.  

Programme

‘I had a dream last night that I had gills instead of lungs.’

MEDUSA is a chamber opera is a contemporary retelling of the Greek myth of Medusa. A diverse group of singers and dancers are transforming the stage to give voice to the woman that historically has been portyed as the 'monster'. Opera, Dance, Puppetry and Video Mapping blent to compose a deconstructed shipwreck of girlhood and “monsterhood”. This new libretto focuses on Medusa’s own story before her encounter with Perseus and aims to raise awareness on childhood sexual abuse through opera making. 

This performance will be semi-staged. 

A Foreword from the Librettist Jess McNulty:

''Megan Nolan in ‘The Functions of Female Rage’ talks about a rage which is ‘unfocussed’, and I really love that image, of an anger that does not have to have a use to be justified. At the end, Medusa’s anger is a stark contrast to her naivety and girlhood at the beginning of the opera, something which she is also deeply aware of. It is an anger which she knows might overcome her, but also one which is a scream against the injustice of her story and that is born out of a deep desire to protect herself and her sisters.'

Reviews

The Reviews Hub - Bobbie-Jean Henning

"The opera’s orchestration is both evocative and charming. Goi Ywei Chern successfully captures the naivety of the young Medusa, the playful nature of the sea and the weight of the emotional moments in the story. "

Theatre Weekly - Ke Meng

"an evocative soundscape that captures the characters’ psychological turmoil, at times reminiscent of Francis Poulenc." 

Everything Theatre - Chanelle June

"Composer Goi Ywei Chern’s score elevates each scene with precision; a delicate accompaniment to Medusa’s grief, or a far-off thunderstorm to herald Poseidon’s return." 

"This is a stunning reimagining of a well-trodden story, uplifted by an excellent score, captivating performances, and a reminder of the true tragedy of Medusa — that she was ever forced to become a monster in the first place." 

Early Wind Band plays New and Old Music

Friday 20 June 2025, 2PM - 3PM

Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG

Tickets available here.  Tickets are free. 

A lunchtime concert of new music for old instruments in a friendly atmosphere. 

Programme

Handel - Rodrigo Suite

New Works by Theo Finkel, Gregory May, Goi Ywei Chern, and Darius Paymai. 

Performers:

Miriam Alperovich, Sarah Byrne, Elly Barlow, and Elizabeth Loboda

Led by Rebecca Hammond & Gail Hennessy

An NMS Concert.

My Composition: 

Spiral, originally composed for saxophone quartet in 2015, will be performed by 2 baroque oboes and 2 baroque bassoons. 

Melodica & Guitar

13 June 2025, 6:30PM

Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London, 10 Maple Street, W1T 5HA

Efe Yüksel and Goi Ywei Chern play a varied repertoire including new compositions, folk song arrangements, and video game music. 

Tickets available here: https://yeelondon.org.uk/event/afusionofcultures/

Folklore & Roots: Fables and Beginnings Through Music

Saturday 18 January 2025, 7:30PM - 10:30PM

Esplanade Recital Studio, Singapore

https://folkloreandroots.peatix.com/ 

This concert, performed by flautist Roberto Alvarez and guitarist (and my former guitar teacher) Hunter Mah, will feature the Asian premiere of my piece, Qart Hadasht, and my arrangement of Dusan Bogdanovic's No Feathers. All music in this concert will be presented with new visual works by Su-Yin Mah. 

Early bird discounts on tickets are available until 18 November 2024, and student discounts are also available. More details in the website above. 

Reviews

pianomania - Chang Tou Liang

"Of special significance was the Asian premiere of young Singaporean composer Goi Ywei Chern’s Qart Hadasht (New City), representing the most modern music in the concert. Its four varied movements, inspired by landmarks of historical Carthage, involved a compendium of virtuoso techniques on Alvarez’s alto flute. The overall effect was exotic, mystical and hauntingly beautiful. " 

Duo Flore

Wednesday 20 November 2024, 12:30PM - 1:15PM

Westminster Music Library, London

Duo Flore, consisting of flautist Jess McNulty and guitarist Goi Ywei Chern, will perform pieces by Bogdanović, Tadić, and Goi. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-flute-guitar-concert-ft-duo-flore-tickets-1050660442667 

Admission is free. Programme notes can be found here. 

Composition and Keyboard Induction Concert

Friday 27 September 2024, 4PM

Milton Court Concert Hall, London

www.gsmd.ac.uk/whats-on/composition-and-keyboard-induction-concert-sep24 

My composition, Into Fog for piano duo, will be premiered by Cristoforo Beretti and Wang Zhou. Other new works by Guildhall composers, as well as late 20th and 21st century piano duo repertoire, will also be performed by Guildhall pianists. Entry is free and no tickets are required. 

Composers & Poets Forum Showcase: A Leeds Songbook

Wednesday 17 April 2024

Leeds Lieder Festival at Leeds Minster, Leeds 

Ten composers based in various institutions around the UK, paired with ten poets from Leeds, create new songs based on people in or from Leeds, to be performed by the Leeds Lieder Festival Young Artists. My composition, Letter from Heaven, composed to text by Yvonne Ugarte, will be performed by Anusha Merrin (soprano) and Chnmeng Ge (piano).  

Reviews

Planet Hugill - Robert Hugill

"Letter From Heaven by Goi Ywei Chern (music) and Yvonne Ugarte (words), performed by Anusha Merrin (soprano) and Chunmeng Ge (piano), was one of the most impressive songs of the event. A moment suspended in time, Merrin's high soprano managed to project an impressive number of words. A concentrated performance creating something intense and evocative." 

Music for Flute & Guitar

Tuesday 23 January 2024, 1PM - 2PM

St James's Church, Sussex Gardens, London

Jess McNulty (flute) and Goi Ywei Chern (guitar) play music by Takemitsu, Bogdanovic, Ravel, Ibert, and a new composition by Goi, Qart Hadasht.