Setting the stage for another year of enthralling performances, Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) maintains its musical momentum by delivering its characteristic zest of music with outstanding programmes. Chief Conductor Hans Graf will take the helm to orchestrate the Singapore debut of Romanian-born German pianist Herbert Schuch as well as the concert that sees the return of highly accomplished young Chinese violinist He Ziyu. During January and February, the SSO will also premiere online concerts that are … Continue reading Music Is: Start 2022 on a high note with SSO

Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has clinched third place in the Orchestra of the Year Award at the 2021 Gramophone Classical Music Awards, as decided by the music-loving community through public votes. Held on 5tg October at 7pm (BST), the awards show was held virtually on Medici TV and Gramophone’s website and YouTube channel. SSO was among the 10 nominees, and the only Asian orchestra to … Continue reading Music Is: SSO clinches third place at Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has debuted its new streaming platform SSOLOUNGE, allowing audiences to watch live and pre-recorded masterworks of great composers, as well as premieres of classical performances from the comfort of their own screens. From reliving the best of Mozart’s concertos to revelling in the passages of lyrical grace from Romantic works, SSO fans and concertgoers can enjoy access to a repository of digital premieres … Continue reading Music Is: SSO debuts new streaming platform SSOLOUNGE

For the second year running, Singapore Symphony Chorus (SSC) and Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir (SSCC) will be conducting its three annual events online — The SSCC Experience, The SSC Affair, and the SSCC Auditions. Both budding and experienced choristers can look forward to a series of workshops that are designed to provide practical tips on improving vocal techniques, and to give them the unique opportunity to experience the role … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Choruses present series of choral events

Despite the 6000km geographic barrier, Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras will unite for a second concert performance in their ongoing cross-cultural partnership. The virtual concert Musical Friendship will premiere on Friday 6th August 2021, heralding the National Day of Singapore (9th August), which commemorates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965. The virtual performance demonstrates the two orchestras’ musical friendship. This will feature a performance of the Allegro Spiritoso from … Continue reading Music Is: Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras reunite for a virtual concert this August

Concert halls are set to reopen their doors for Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s musicians to take centrestage. As our nation sees COVID-19 restrictions ease gradually, SSO presents the opportunity to immerse oneself in the wonders of both live and online music with its upcoming July to September programmes. Featuring a myriad of performances, SSO’s July to September programme highlights include two  online concerts featuring South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim … Continue reading Music Is: SSO 2021/22 season to showcase local musical stars

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is one of the 10 orchestras to be globally nominated for Gramophone’s prestigious Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award. To support Singapore’s national orchestra in its exciting journey, SSO is seeking public support as the voting goes live on 1st July. The voting link will remain live until 3pm (SGT) on Monday, 13th September. Capturing the attention of the Gramophone’s editors and reviewers with the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO nominated for Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award

Venue restrictions; prohibition of live bands and performances; proliferation of music streaming services — the list goes on as many might have forgotten what it feels like to partake in a live music experience. Though the indescribable bliss of partaking in a live concert seems like a distant past, Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents the opportunity to relive the joys of live music experience with its upcoming May … Continue reading Music Is: SSO’s May and June concerts