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The Singapore Chinese Orchestra at 30 focuses on ‘Looking Back, Giving Back’ for its Gala Dinner & Concert 2026

There was something fitting about the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) celebrating its 30th anniversary with an evening that felt as much like a family gathering as it did a gala. Held at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Grand Ballroom on 6 September, the SCO 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Concert brought together more than 300 donors, Friends of SCO, partners and supporters, the very people whose … Continue reading The Singapore Chinese Orchestra at 30 focuses on ‘Looking Back, Giving Back’ for its Gala Dinner & Concert 2026

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Wagnerian Ambition: Orchestra of the Music Makers Music Director Chan Tze Law on ‘Siegfried’ and OMM’s future

For Chan Tze Law, the question of whether the Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM) will complete Wagner’s Ring cycle is, for now, best left unanswered. OMM has already travelled three quarters of the way. After Die Walküre in 2020 and Das Rheingold in 2023, the Singapore-based orchestra will take on Siegfried at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 5 September, bringing one of the most … Continue reading Wagnerian Ambition: Orchestra of the Music Makers Music Director Chan Tze Law on ‘Siegfried’ and OMM’s future

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Preview: Baybeats 2026 presents four days of independent music, big sounds and new bands to discover

Singapore’s alternative music festival returns this September for its 25th edition, bringing four days of heavy riffs, dreamy soundscapes, genre-bending experiments and some of the region’s most exciting independent acts to Esplanade. From Japanese rock heavyweights and Korean indie favourites to homegrown underground stalwarts and a new generation of Baybeats Budding Bands, this year’s festival is less about sticking to one sound than following your … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2026 presents four days of independent music, big sounds and new bands to discover

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Concert Review: Ray Chen – Violin Recital (Singapore)

Virtuosity, storytelling, and enough encore pieces for a second recital, Ray Chen makes classical music feel welcoming, alive, and deeply human. Ray Chen’s return to Singapore felt less like a standard recital and more like a showcase of how flexible a classical concert can be in 2026. Part virtuoso display, part storytelling, part direct conversation with the audience, Chen was joined by pianist Chelsea Wang, … Continue reading Concert Review: Ray Chen – Violin Recital (Singapore)

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Concert Review: The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains – Darrell Ang and SCO

Darrell Ang leads the Singapore Chinese Orchestra through an immersive soundscape capturing a vivid journey across mountains. Last weekend, under the baton of Darrell Ang, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains unfolded like a carefully charted expedition, one where every ascent, valley, and horizon was shaped with intention. From the very beginning, Ang established a distinct presence, where his entrance was … Continue reading Concert Review: The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains – Darrell Ang and SCO

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Concert Review: Traversing 《“樂”无界》by Ding Yi Music Company

Ding Yi opens their 2026/27 season with a bold, celebratory selection of works that shows off the chamber ensemble’s capabilities and global vision. Opening its 2026/27 season, Traversing by Ding Yi Music Company makes an ambitious artistic claim: that a Chinese chamber ensemble can be not only rooted in tradition, but also be expansive, borderless, and globally resonant. Under the direction of maestro Tsung Yeh, … Continue reading Concert Review: Traversing 《“樂”无界》by Ding Yi Music Company

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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: Lea Salonga – Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between at the Esplanade Theatre

A masterclass in grace and storytelling—Lea Salonga returns to Singapore and reminds us exactly why she remains musical theatre royalty. After more than a decade away from the Esplanade Theatre stage, Lea Salonga’s return to Singapore feels nothing short of momentous. Bringing her Stage, Screen & Everything In Between concert to our shores, Salonga presents a sweeping, deeply personal retrospective of a career that has … Continue reading ★★★★★ Concert Review: Lea Salonga – Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between at the Esplanade Theatre

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An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga returns to Singapore this March, marking a long-awaited homecoming to the Esplanade stage. Last seen here in 2019 in concert and as the delightfully macabre Mrs Lovett in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Salonga’s relationship with Singapore audiences has long been one of affection and familiarity. Now, she’s back not to conquer new territory, but as … Continue reading An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

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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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