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An Interview with Dr Leonard Tan on SSO’s National Day Concert, conducting and classical music

There is no better opportunity to show off what our national orchestra is capable of than on National Day, as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) returns with their annual Temasek Foundation x SSO National Day Concert on 11th August. Taking on the theme of Legacy & Future, the concert will feature a diverse program of local works, both from our own musical forefathers and contemporary … Continue reading An Interview with Dr Leonard Tan on SSO’s National Day Concert, conducting and classical music

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Music Is: SSO 24/25 Season Highlights and Australia Tour

With the first half of 2024 over, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has had an epic 2024 thus far, and even more highlights to come. From Beethoven’s Ode to Joy to classic film soundtracks such as Silence of the Lambs and Psycho, the SSO is set for a season for all music lovers. Together with the Singapore Symphony Choruses, the SSO will also perform the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO 24/25 Season Highlights and Australia Tour

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Great SISTIC Sale 2024: Get tickets to the hottest shows at up to 50% off

The highly anticipated Great SISTIC Sale (GSS) returns this July, taking place from 17 – 21 July 2024.  Featuring a wide range of participating events, the GSS offers ticket buyers discounts of up to 50% off. This is the perfect opportunity for arts, culture, and entertainment enthusiasts to secure great deals on award-winning shows such as Miss Saigon, alongside a variety of other live performances including concerts, musicals, theatre productions, and more.  In … Continue reading Great SISTIC Sale 2024: Get tickets to the hottest shows at up to 50% off

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Music Is: SSO announces performance in Kyoto and appointments of Co-Principal Guest Concertmasters

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra kick-starts its 2024/2025 season with a variety of exciting performances. In the coming months, relish the opportunity to watch world-class artists such as Sayaka Shoji, Karen Gomyo, Yiwen Lu, Maxim Vengerov, Lara Maigue, Moritz Ernst, Hélène Grimaud and Ingrid Fliter in action with the SSO. The Singapore and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras and Choruses will also perform the choral-orchestral spectacular Carmina Burana in a highly anticipated collaboration. The SSO will participate in Asia Orchestra Week 2024 on 19 October, its first overseas performance since … Continue reading Music Is: SSO announces performance in Kyoto and appointments of Co-Principal Guest Concertmasters

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Getting to know actress Kimberly Chan on being ‘Extra’, and the next big step in her life and career

Kimberly Chan has spent the last fifteen years of her life performing, teaching, choreographing, and essentially stretching herself as much as possible within the local arts scene. A certified triple-threat, the musical theatre actress has worked with some of the biggest local companies, from Dream Academy to Sing Theatre to Wild Rice, while also having been an artist-in-residence at Gateway Theatre, even writing and performing … Continue reading Getting to know actress Kimberly Chan on being ‘Extra’, and the next big step in her life and career

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Music Is: Singapore International Piano Festival 2024

The 30th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF), presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), is set to take place from 6 to 9 June 2024 at the Victoria Concert Hall. Led by Artistic Director and Singaporean pianist Lim Yan, the SIPF is recognised as Asia’s premier piano festival, showcasing international musical excellence annually. In line with previous editions, the festival will feature … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore International Piano Festival 2024

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Review: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

Young violin prodigies given a chance to shine in Vivaldi’s iconic concerto. Going beyond showcasing the capability of small ensemble orchestras, re:Sound Collective has embarked on a mission to take music even further, such as introducing new audiences to more classical music. In their latest performance, the collective has taken yet another step – bringing young musicians to the fore by providing them a platform … Continue reading Review: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

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Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

This March, prepare your ears for a double bill of some of classical music’s most beloved compositions, as re:sound Collective proudly presents Franz Schubert’s charming Trout Quintet, and the evergreen Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in one exciting concert. Playing next week at the Victoria Concert Hall, Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 is better known as the Trout Quintet. Written for piano, … Continue reading Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

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Music Is: Staying true in life and music with Johnny Orlando

In a world where TikTok tweens are taking over before even coming of age, Johnny Orlando seems to represent the last of a generation of young artists who made it big the classic way – amassing fame via YouTube. Despite being just 20, the former YouTuber turned professional musician had previously garnered over 25 million international fans and totaled over 500 million YouTube views, and had … Continue reading Music Is: Staying true in life and music with Johnny Orlando

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Music Is: YUNGBLUD talks about the spirit of punk, self-expression and criticism in lead-up to Singapore solo show

From a man who’s chosen the moniker YUNGBLUD, you’d expect a hot-blooded boy to rage against the machine, full of nervous energy and ready to scream. But what he’s like instead is this calm, almost sagely youth who carries an aura of being completely sure of who he is and what he stands for, speaking carefully with well-thought out responses as we interview him. Last … Continue reading Music Is: YUNGBLUD talks about the spirit of punk, self-expression and criticism in lead-up to Singapore solo show

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