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Preview: Singapore International Piano Festival 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The 26th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival returns this May and gathers virtuoso pianists from all four corners of the world. Presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, naturally, the festival will be held at their home at the Victoria Concert Hall, doubling in significance as the iconic birthplace of the festival. Well known for its intimate setting, audiences can expect concerts up closer and … Continue reading Preview: Singapore International Piano Festival 2019 by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This April, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s the Hebrides, the Violin Concerto, and the Scottish Symphony; three of Mendelssohn’s finest violin classics capturing the composer’s Romantic spirit, inventiveness and vibrant capacity for melody at Mendelssohn Violin Concerto. Conducted by leading Spanish-Catalan conductor Josep Pons, the performance will also feature  guest soloist, young American violinist Stefan Jackiw, considered one of America’s foremost violinists, captivating audiences on both … Continue reading Preview: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: VCH ORGAN SERIES – Martin Setchell by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

International concert organist Martin Setchell, well-known as both transcriber and performer, is set to introduce and play transcriptions (mostly his own) of favourite music from the 18th and 20th centuries, perfect for the VCH Klais organ – from the ornate vigour of the Baroque, to the effusive, genteel dances of popular vein, culminating in the relentless oriental verve of the famous Sabre Dance. Showcasing the versatility … Continue reading Preview: VCH ORGAN SERIES – Martin Setchell by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: Maestro Choo Hooey presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

A key part of their origins and growth, the Singapore Symphony’s pioneering Maestro and Conductor Emeritus Choo Hooey returns to conduct the SSO for a special concert held as part of the orchestra’s 40th anniversary. Maestro Choo Hoey has been associated with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1979. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1955 and subsequently established a … Continue reading Preview: Maestro Choo Hooey presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: SSO Gala – Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 2

28 year old Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov has received critical acclaim and praise for his wide imagination and incredible harmony. Now, he’s about to make his Singapore debut this April, with the dark majesty and Romantic grandeur of Rachmaninov’s popular Second Piano Concerto, promising a powerful showcase of his pianist gifts as part of the SSO Gala Concert series. Abduraimov has worked with plenty of leading … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala – Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 2

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Preview: VCH Excite! My Muse – Rani Singam presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Rani Singam, Singapore’s ‘first lady of jazz’, takes to the stage this April as part of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO)’s VCH Excite! series. Taking the form of a music-movie concept, Rani Singam will tell the story of our collective lives through both narration and song, inspired particularly by “Remember”, the love theme from the movie Cinema Paradiso which forms part of the programme. During the programme, audiences are … Continue reading Preview: VCH Excite! My Muse – Rani Singam presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Preview: SSO POPS – Video Games Classics

As fans of videogames, we can pretty much assure anyone and everyone that most soundtracks are works of art in themselves, each one a key part of the immersive experience gaming comes with. Now, experience them in their full glory this April as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents a special concert featuring Video Games Classics, conducted by Irish Queen of Games Music, Eímear Noone. Noone’s musical … Continue reading Preview: SSO POPS – Video Games Classics

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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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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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