Review: An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Opening the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s new season, as the lights dimmed in the Esplanade Concert Hall, a hush of anticipation blankets the audience. As SSO CEO Kenneth Kwok delivered his opening address, we were promised a season launch that would go beyond music, and bring with it a sense of reflection, resilience, and renewal, as he reminded us of music’s enduring ability to nourish and … Continue reading Review: An Alpine Symphony In Images + Korngold Violin Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Music Is: Symphony Ball Raises $1.4m for SSO

A record $1.4 million was raised for the Singapore Symphony at the SSO Symphony Ball on Saturday, 26 April 2025. Presented by DBS, the gala event was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, and welcomed over 380 guests, with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat gracing the occasion as Guest-of-Honour. This year’s Ball, themed Straits Serenade, paid tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday. Led by Committee Chair Ms Paige Parker, the evening featured Singaporean influences woven … Continue reading Music Is: Symphony Ball Raises $1.4m for SSO

Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

Ding Yi Music Company invites you to experience a mythical journey of Chinese chamber music at Earth: Unheard, featuring works inspired by folklore, mythology, and native traditions, each note resonating with human emotions and the vastness of nature, sparking imagination and reflection. Led by Artistic Advisor Hu Yu, renowned banhu virtuoso and professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, and curated by Ding Yi concertmaster, … Continue reading Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

Bridging time and space once more with the third edition of Ding Yi’s Traversing concert to open their 2025/26 season. Now in its third edition, Ding Yi Music Company’s Traversing series has always been about connections—between cultures, eras, and musical traditions, as Singapore’s foremost Chinese Chamber music company pushes and stretches the genres with each new concert. This year, Traversing opens their 2025/26 concert season, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Traversing 心 · 音乐 · 汇 (2025) by Ding Yi Music Company

Music Is: An Interview with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company

For nearly two decades, Ding Yi Music Company has been shaping the landscape of Chinese chamber music in Singapore. Now, at 18 years old and having firmly established their identity and purpose, the ensemble has reached a new crossroads, and are now moving towards developing a lasting legacy, not just in Singapore, but throughout the region. As they prepare to open their 2025/26 season, current … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company

Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company announces 2025/26 Season

Ding Yi Music Company proudly announces its highly anticipated 2025/26 concert season, a visionary lineup that fuses tradition with cutting-edge artistry. Committed to shaping the future of Chinese chamber music, the upcoming season celebrates Singapore’s 60th year by featuring Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award recipients in every concert—paying tribute to the nation’s most distinguished and emerging talents. Ding Yi continues its deep dive into … Continue reading Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company announces 2025/26 Season

Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is excited to announce the appointment of Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu as its new Music Director with effect from the 2026/27 season. He will be appointed for an initial three-year term, and takes over from Maestro Hans Graf who was appointed Chief Conductor in the 2020/21 season and later Music Director in 2022/23, and who has decided to end his … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu as New Music Director from 2026/27 Season

Music Is: SSO 24/25 Season Highlights and Australia Tour

With the first half of 2024 over, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has had an epic 2024 thus far, and even more highlights to come. From Beethoven’s Ode to Joy to classic film soundtracks such as Silence of the Lambs and Psycho, the SSO is set for a season for all music lovers. Together with the Singapore Symphony Choruses, the SSO will also perform the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO 24/25 Season Highlights and Australia Tour

Music Is: SSO announces performance in Kyoto and appointments of Co-Principal Guest Concertmasters

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra kick-starts its 2024/2025 season with a variety of exciting performances. In the coming months, relish the opportunity to watch world-class artists such as Sayaka Shoji, Karen Gomyo, Yiwen Lu, Maxim Vengerov, Lara Maigue, Moritz Ernst, Hélène Grimaud and Ingrid Fliter in action with the SSO. The Singapore and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras and Choruses will also perform the choral-orchestral spectacular Carmina Burana in a highly anticipated collaboration. The SSO will participate in Asia Orchestra Week 2024 on 19 October, its first overseas performance since … Continue reading Music Is: SSO announces performance in Kyoto and appointments of Co-Principal Guest Concertmasters

Music Is: Singapore International Piano Festival 2024

The 30th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF), presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), is set to take place from 6 to 9 June 2024 at the Victoria Concert Hall. Led by Artistic Director and Singaporean pianist Lim Yan, the SIPF is recognised as Asia’s premier piano festival, showcasing international musical excellence annually. In line with previous editions, the festival will feature … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore International Piano Festival 2024