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Singapore Symphony Appoints Hans Sørensen as Director of Artistic Planning

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has appointed Hans Sørensen to its newly created position of Director of Artistic Planning. Sørensen was most recently Artistic Planner and Orchestra Manager for the Göteborgs Symfoniker (the National Orchestra of Sweden). Says Chng Hak-Peng, CEO of the Singapore Symphony Group (SSG), which manages the SSO, Singapore’s national orchestra: “We are delighted to welcome Hans on board as one of … Continue reading Singapore Symphony Appoints Hans Sørensen as Director of Artistic Planning

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Preview: SSO Gala – Ray Chen

Charismatic, funny and undeniably skilled – Ray Chen, the wildly popular Taiwanese-Australian violinist has dazzled the violin world on stage, in reviews and on social media. In this third performance with us, he is joined by the combined orchestras of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, in Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Ray, who turns 30 this March, is distinctive in … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala – Ray Chen

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Huayi Festival 2019: FOUR FOUR EIGHT (四四八) by Emergency Stairs (Review)

Warning: This review may contain spoilers Journey to the centre of the self…and Liu Xiaoyi. Over the years, Emergency Stairs Artistic Director Liu Xiaoyi has made it abundantly clear that the work he puts out staunchly refuses to conform to theatrical standards, having created work that subverts the norm, be it a piece of anti-theatre deliberately attempting to crush audience expectations or even performing in unusual … Continue reading Huayi Festival 2019: FOUR FOUR EIGHT (四四八) by Emergency Stairs (Review)

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Preview: Sabine Meyer – Mozart Clarinet Concerto presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Celebrated clarinettist Sabine Meyer returns to Singapore to radiate joy with the meditative serenity of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Having played with more than 300 orchestras worldwide, Sabine Meyer is now considered one of the world’s most renowned instrumental soloists. Her efforts alone are part of the reason why the previously underestimated clarinet has recaptured the attention of the concert platform. Born in Crailsheim, Meyer studied … Continue reading Preview: Sabine Meyer – Mozart Clarinet Concerto presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Huayi Festival 2019: Dear John by M.O.V.E. Theatre (Review)

A musical soundscape through unorthodox means. When John Cage’s controversial 4’33 premiered in 1952, never might the avant-garde composer have imagined the sheer impact he might have had in the field of music theory. Infamous for being four minutes and thirty three seconds of ‘silence’ as an orchestra stands still onstage, the work reflects Cage’s interests in Zen Buddhism, and his magnum opus epitomizing the theory … Continue reading Huayi Festival 2019: Dear John by M.O.V.E. Theatre (Review)

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Preview: An Intergalactic Adventure presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

Come join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as they take you on an interstellar journey into the far reaches of space this March. Aimed at younger audiences and the young at heart, An Intergalactic Adventure may start in the Victoria Concert Hall, but with intrepid star captain Alasdair Malloy, you’ll be sure to blast off into outer space before you know it! Join his cosmic crew on … Continue reading Preview: An Intergalactic Adventure presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

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Pink Floyd Tribute Band Welcome to the Machine Presents Brain Damage This February

Following a rousing set at Beerfest 2018, Southeast Asia’s one and only Pink Floyd tribute band ‘Welcome To The ‘Machine’ is back this February with a monster of a show. Playing for one night only at The Lab at Kallang Place, Welcome to the Machine presents Brain Damage, a mega concert featuring two of Pink Floyd’s most critically acclaimed albums in their entirety. Released in 1973 … Continue reading Pink Floyd Tribute Band Welcome to the Machine Presents Brain Damage This February

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Preview: “The Best Day” with Loco Motive Trio (presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents sunny string ensemble Loco Motive Trio’s first concert of the year – “The Best Day”. Comprising award-winning local violinist and Loco Motive Trio founder Kam Ning, Orchestre de la Monnaie Orchestra principal cellist Sébastien Walnier, and Belgian double bassist Lisa de Boos, watch as the three friends come together to present a lineup of non-traditional music this March! Don’t expect your usual … Continue reading Preview: “The Best Day” with Loco Motive Trio (presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

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SSO Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

On 18th January, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) marked its 40th year with a concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall, where Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was guest of honour. The programme was led by Music Director Lan Shui, and recalled the orchestra’s inaugural concert in 1979, with Ives’ The Unanswered Question and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 performed by Singaporean pianist Lim Yan. The SSO also performed Dayong Sampan Overture – … Continue reading SSO Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

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Preview: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2019

Aliwal Urban Art Festival (#ALIWALUAF2019) hits the streets once again on 19 January 2019, from 4pm till late, with doses of subcultures and urban art. Organised by Aliwal Arts Centre and held as part of Singapore Art Week, the sixth edition brings together artists, musicians, performers and enthusiasts of the street art scene, as well as showcases new and lesser-known subcultures in Singapore and around … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2019

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