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Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Concerts for Children (Nov-Dec)

Even kids can enjoy classical tunes as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents two concerts aimed at younger audiences this November and December. From 10th – 11th November, bring your young ones to Music Tells A Story at the Victoria Concert Hall and be soothed by conductor-arranger Gerard Salonga, who also happens to be the younger brother of award-winning singer Lea Salonga. Salonga will lead the SSO in this … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Concerts for Children (Nov-Dec)

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Preview: Debussy 100 – La Mer by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This November, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra goes big as they traverse entire mountains and oceans to bring musical sagas to life at the Esplanade. With 2018 marking the 100th death anniversary of one of France’s greatest composers Claude Debussy, with SSO Music Director Lan Shui particularly fond of his pieces, it makes sense to dedicate much of the concert to Debussy himself. With critically acclaimed … Continue reading Preview: Debussy 100 – La Mer by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Neon Lights 2018: Neon Arts Programme Announced

As Neon Lights returns for its third edition at Fort Canning Park this November, the festival will go beyond simply music acts to also present an eclectic lineup of immersive immersive arts activities and experiences. Festivalgoers can look forward to a slew of arts programmes, workshops, live art and projections from internationally renowned artistes, including Justin Shoulder’s ‘Fantastic Creatures’ and Berlin Short Film Festival award nominee Empyreal’s mesmerising … Continue reading Neon Lights 2018: Neon Arts Programme Announced

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Interview, Music, Singapore

“It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK

It’s not giving up when it’s a losing game I don’t want it, don’t even miss it I’ll let it go if everything must change I can afford it, don’t even miss it anymore – Charlie Lim, Zero-Sum It’s been three long years since the release of Charlie Lim’s last album Time/Space. But in that time, the local music darling has been nothing but busy … Continue reading “It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK

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Preview: Dolly Parton Presents 9 to 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre

LONDON – Coming to London in 2019 is legendary Queen of Country music Dolly Parton as she presents hit musical 9 to 5!  Based off the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 plays at the Savoy Theatre from 28th January to 31st August 2019 for a strictly limited season, featuring a book by the film’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, music and lyrics by … Continue reading Preview: Dolly Parton Presents 9 to 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre

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SSO Marks EU-ASEAN Friendship and 100th Birthday of Goh Keng Swee

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will be playing music fit for kings and queens this Saturday as part of the Baroque Festival, and perhaps, there is no better opportunity than this to celebrate EU-ASEAN friendship as they collaborate with the European Union (EU) and also commemorate the 100th birthday of the SSO’s founding patron, the late and former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng … Continue reading SSO Marks EU-ASEAN Friendship and 100th Birthday of Goh Keng Swee

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Preview: Olli Mustonen – Prokofiev Piano Concerto 2 presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra brings you a high-intensity concert experience this October with the arrival of two of the great Finns of today – conductor Hannu Lintu with a powerful and commanding stage presence, and acclaimed pianist Olli Mustonen. Together, the pair will perform Prokofiev Piano Concerto 2, a complete cycle of Prokofiev’s Piano Concertos which the two have also recently released on record. Prokofiev’s Piano Concertos are … Continue reading Preview: Olli Mustonen – Prokofiev Piano Concerto 2 presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Lars Vogt

This October, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra welcomes German pianist-conductor Lars Vogt as he leads the orchestra in a programme lineup inspired by Europe’s musical capital – Vienna. Vogt will act as both conductor and piano soloist in Mozart’s joyous Piano Concerto No. 21, nicknamed “Elvira Madigan” after the 1967 Swedish classic film of the same name as it features the concerto’s elegant slow movement — music … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Lars Vogt

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company

Ding Yi Music Company returns this November with Southern Charms: An Evening of Cantonese Classics. Playing for one night only at the Esplanade Recital Studio, Southern Charms will feature Ding Yi Music Company’s concert master Chin Yen Choong and huqin musician Fred Chan, in an evening of traditional Cantonese music. They will be joined by qin qin musician Chua Yew Kok, dizi musician Ng Hsien Han and yangqin musician Yick Jue Ru, performing their rendition of classic Cantonese … Continue reading Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company

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Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra October 2018 Lineup

This October, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra welcomes a full lineup of internationally renowned musicians to their home at the Victoria Concert Hall. Taking place over a single weekend from 5th – 7th October, the Baroque Festival celebrates the magnificence, beauty and nobility of music from Baroque Germany and England. Ranging from High Baroque master Bach to Handel dripping with grandeur, the Baroque Festival is set to trill … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra October 2018 Lineup

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