The 26th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival returns this May and brings together four of the world’s best virtuoso pianists, each performing solo at the Victoria Concert Hall over the four day festival. In the lead-up to the performances, we spoke to Singaporean pianist Lim Yan, the newly appointed Artistic Director of the festival and the first in SSO history to be an … Continue reading Singapore International Piano Festival 2019: An Interview with Festival Director Lim Yan

  Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar tells the classic tale of a little elephant who finds his place in the world, with lessons of understanding and hope. Performed by British organist Tom Bell, alongside drama educator and narrator Oniatta Effendi, the two will bring this moving story to life, illustrated by pieces ranging from Vierne’s Carillon de Westminster to Bach’s Toccata, Adagio and Figure in C major, Bliss’s Ballet … Continue reading Preview: VCH Organ Series – The Story of Babar presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has announced its 2019/20 lineup of concerts of both familiar and new music, featuring 32 artist debuts, new Singaporean works, and violinist Rachel Barton Pine as SSO Artist-in-Residence. Other highlights of the season to look forward to include the launch of a brand new season pass for fans and frequent concert goers. Says Singapore Symphony Group CEO Chng Hak-Peng: “The … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season