Concert review: SSO’s soloists shine in scene-stealing solos in programme of Brandenburg Concertos

Briton Andrew Arthur, a historically informed performance practice specialist, led the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's musicians over two evenings. PHOTO: YONG JUNYI
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Victoria Concert Hall
Last Thursday and Friday, 7.30pm

Barely two months after Red Dot Baroque’s ground-breaking first performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos on period instruments, concertgoers got another helping of the beloved half-dozen, this time from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).

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