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Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

A historic Singapore debut by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra blends culinary-inspired modernism, Romantic virtuosity, and symphonic grandeur into an evening of vivid contrasts and sustained musical dialogue. There was a palpable sense of anticipation at the Esplanade Concert Hall as audiences gathered for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever performance in Singapore. As the final stop of its 2026 Asia-Pacific tour, the evening carried a quiet … Continue reading Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

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Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

The Lunar New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and hopeful beginnings. At the Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert, Ding Yi Music Company ushered in the festive season with warmth, vitality, and musical flair. Presented in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, the evening brought together Ding Yi’s musicians alongside guest artists from Hong Kong’s Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble and … Continue reading Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

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Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

Ding Yi Music Company has appointed Tay Zhi Wen as its new General Manager, effective 1 March 2026. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the company’s continued artistic and organisational development. As General Manager, Zhi Wen will work closely with the Board, Artistic Leadership, musicians and staff to advance the ensemble’s artistic vision while strengthening the organisational capabilities to support its evolving practice. Zhi … Continue reading Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

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Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

On 23 May 2026, an extraordinary musical homecoming will unfold at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Singapore’s rising piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee returns to the stage for the third instalment of his ambitious Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle — an eight-part artistic journey that will eventually see him perform all 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. For Mikkel, the concert marks more than another recital. … Continue reading Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

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Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

Singapore’s classical music calendar is shaping up to be an especially meaningful one this year. From a new artistic vision at the Singapore International Piano Festival to a heartfelt farewell for a beloved music director, the coming months promise a vibrant mix of world-class performances, family-friendly experiences, and artistic collaborations across the city. One of Asia’s most celebrated piano festivals enters a new era this … Continue reading Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

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Sing’theatre brings lunchtime concerts to Woodlands Hospital with Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital

Starting this April, lunch hour at Woodlands Hospital will sound a little different. Instead of the usual midday bustle, visitors and staff may find themselves pausing to the sound of live music as a new monthly concert series brings uplifting performances into the heart of the healthcare campus. Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital, produced by Sing’theatre in collaboration with Woodlands Hospital, will launch on 10 … Continue reading Sing’theatre brings lunchtime concerts to Woodlands Hospital with Musical Rendezvous @ Woodlands Hospital

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Music: Singapore Symphony appoints Andrew Beer as concertmaster

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has appointed violinist Andrew Beer as its GK Goh Concertmaster, starting from the 2026/27 season. A musician with an international career spanning major orchestras and musical genres, Beer will help shape the orchestra’s sound as it enters a new chapter with incoming Music Director Hannu Lintu. Canadian violinist Andrew Beer joins the SSO from the Auckland Philharmonia, where he has … Continue reading Music: Singapore Symphony appoints Andrew Beer as concertmaster

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Music: An Interview with American R&B/soul-pop star Tone Stith

Grammy-winning R&B artist Tone Stith is standing at a pivotal moment in his career. With the release of his new single “Fly”: a soaring, funk-laced declaration of self-belief, and his forthcoming album The Edge, the New Jersey–born multi-instrumentalist is entering a new era defined by freedom, intention, and creative trust. For listeners across Asia who may just be discovering his name, Stith’s story runs deeper … Continue reading Music: An Interview with American R&B/soul-pop star Tone Stith

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Preview: SCO launches 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), first CNY album in over a decade

If Chinese New Year in Singapore had a soundtrack for 2026, this would be it. After more than a decade, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is welcoming the festive season with a brand-new Chinese New Year album — one that feels both comfortingly familiar and unmistakably local. Titled 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), the digital release reimagines traditional New Year tunes through a Singapore … Continue reading Preview: SCO launches 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), first CNY album in over a decade

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BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

BTS is officially returning to Singapore this December, nd not just for one night, but four epic nights, making it their longest concert run in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. For ARMYs across the region, Singapore is about to become the place to be. This milestone cements Singapore’s status as a global entertainment capital, a city that knows how to do big moments, bigger … Continue reading BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

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