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Preview: SSO Gala -Vladimir Ashkenazy & Gautier Capuço

Explore the dark poetry of Schumann’s Manfred Overture, the impassioned Cello Concerto and the fiery heart of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. The internationally celebrated conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy returns in an unmissable pairing with the illustrious French cellist Gautier Capuçon in this concert of arch-Romantic fervour. One of the few artists to combine a successful career as a pianist and conductor, Russian-born Vladimir Ashkenazy first came to … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala -Vladimir Ashkenazy & Gautier Capuço

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Preview: President’s Young Performers Concert 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Get ready to witness some of Singapore’s best rising talent as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Kevin Loh at the President’s Young Performers Concert this September! This time around, they’ll be featuring the young but already international award-winning Singaporean guitarist Kevin Loh, who was talent-scouted by The Yehudi Menuhin School via his YouTube Channel when he was only 12 and subsequently awarded a grant by … Continue reading Preview: President’s Young Performers Concert 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Familiar friend of the SSO, distinguished British pianist Stephen Hough, is back this September to perform Saint-Saëns’s picturesque Egyptian Piano Concerto. This all-French programme directed by SSO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton also features a rare opportunity to hear one of the finest examples of symphonic tradition from the hands of the French – the shimmering majesty of César Franck’s only Symphony. One of the … Continue reading Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) celebrates National Day with a heartfelt tribute through music

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) celebrated Singapore’s 54th birthday with a heartfelt and unique showcase at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Saturday, 10th August. Khairuddin Saharom hosted the concert, with sign interpreter Janis Wong signing the script as well as the music for deaf members in the audience. Singaporean conductor Joshua Tan led the evening’s performance, featuring performances by musicians Jeremy Monteiro, Tamagoh, Christy Smith, Samuel … Continue reading The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) celebrates National Day with a heartfelt tribute through music

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Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Conductor. Composer. Harpsichordist. Organist. The distinguished and much-admired Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two programmes curated from the golden age of classical music in Europe. In Inspired by Leipzig, come discover Bach, Schumann, Chopin and Mendelssohn are all linked to this great city of western classical music. As conductor, Suzuki is joined by Singapore-based Filipino pianist Albert Tiu in two works for piano and … Continue reading Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

Warner Music Singapore and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra have released Truly, SSO, a 14-track digital album that reimagines all-time National Day classics with a fresh, modern spin. The release also marks the first time that the two music giants are joining forces to celebrate Singapore’s birthday. Truly, SSO draws on Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang’s excellent arrangements and conductors Joshua Tan and Darrell Ang’s inspiring interpretations. … Continue reading Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

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Preview: Red Balloon Series – Moonrise and Aurora by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Not one but two heavenly conjunctions await audiences at the end of August. Since the beginning of time, the moon and the aurora borealis have provided endless fascination to humanity, and will be celebrated in a one-night film+music experience at the Esplanade Concert Hall, on a big screen, with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, as part of their Red Balloon concert series. Moonrise & Aurora will … Continue reading Preview: Red Balloon Series – Moonrise and Aurora by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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The Arts and Community Converge at Singapore Symphony Orchestra New Season Opening

Held at Victoria Concert Hall – Home of the SSO, the SSO’s season opener came in the form of a two-night special SSO performance led by Austrian guest conductor Carlos Kalmar, and featuring award-winning British pianist Steven Osborne. The programme comprised works linked to London, part of a series of SSO concerts marking the bicentennial with the theme of “British Journeys”, including one of Haydn’s London symphonies — … Continue reading The Arts and Community Converge at Singapore Symphony Orchestra New Season Opening

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Preview: SSO National Day Concert by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Brush. Lift. Reflect. Dance. These are just some of the words that infuse Flowing Sleeves, an expressive cello concerto inspired by Chinese operatic dance, written by American-Chinese composer Zhou Tian in collaboration with renowned cellist Wang Jian, who will be performing it this August in its Singaporean premiere, at the prestigious Esplanade Concert Hall. Also featured will be a brand new work by local composer Joyce … Continue reading Preview: SSO National Day Concert by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Concerts for Children – Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This September, get ready for a musical adventure like no other, as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood. Watch this refreshing retelling of the classic children’s musical tale by Prokofiev, transported to modern-day Los Angeles – and now at the Esplanade with a big screen, as the Orchestra acompanies the film live. When a wolf escapes from the zoo, Peter is soon … Continue reading Preview: Concerts for Children – Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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