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Concert review

Philharmonic Chamber Choir delivers touching showcase of Arvo Part’s religious songs

The Philharmonic Chamber Choir showcased composer Arvo Part's acappella pieces in a concert on Apr 26 under the baton of Lim Yau.
The Philharmonic Chamber Choir showcased composer Arvo Part's acappella pieces in a concert on Apr 26 under the baton of Lim Yau.

Concert review

Athletic and ambitious performance by British-Chinese pianist Noah Zhou

British-Chinese pianist Noah Zhou gave an  athletic and ambitious reimagining of Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto.
British-Chinese pianist Noah Zhou gave an  athletic and ambitious reimagining of Rachmaninoff's second piano concerto.

Concert review

Well-drilled SAF Central Band shows versatility in concert

The Singapore Armed Forces Central Band played a free concert on Apr 25 with guest musicians Joyce Lee Tung and the Boston Brass.
The Singapore Armed Forces Central Band played a free concert on Apr 25 with guest musicians Joyce Lee Tung and the Boston Brass.

Tari Lang’s memoir My Neighbour, The Dictator recalls 1965 coup, growing up under Suharto’s regime

My Neighbour, The Dictator by Tari Lang.
My Neighbour, The Dictator by Tari Lang.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers April 25

(From left) Hot Girls Have Stomach Issues by Kimberley Chia Qin, Unease: Life In Singapore Families by Teo You Yenn, and The Seriously Epic Holiday Of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby.
(From left) Hot Girls Have Stomach Issues by Kimberley Chia Qin, Unease: Life In Singapore Families by Teo You Yenn, and The Seriously Epic Holiday Of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby.

Rare Jin Yong, Gu Long manuscripts on display at wuxia exhibition, part of City Reading@SG festival

Original manuscripts by Jin Yong and Gu Long, rarely accessible to the public, will be on display at the wuxia exhibition.
Original manuscripts by Jin Yong and Gu Long, rarely accessible to the public, will be on display at the wuxia exhibition.

Concert review

Wong Kah Chun’s orchestration of Mussorgsky weaves together unique timbres

Singaporean conductor Wong Kah Chun led the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, with guest musicians from the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in his orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition.
Singaporean conductor Wong Kah Chun led the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, with guest musicians from the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in his orchestration of Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition.

Theatre review

Puppet stars in family-friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s anti-bullying tale The BFG

The BFG first premiered at Stratford-upon-Avon.
The BFG first premiered at Stratford-upon-Avon.

Arts Picks

Experimental arts group pledges proceeds for Singapore Fringe Festival

Singapore director Tan Shou Chen (left) directs Pulau Rindu, translating to island of longing. Shanghai-based Selena Lu (right) directs Backstage Protocol.
Singapore director Tan Shou Chen (left) directs Pulau Rindu, translating to island of longing. Shanghai-based Selena Lu (right) directs Backstage Protocol.

Passion Is Volcanic: 5 works to see at National Gallery Singapore’s first R18 show

Photography is forbidden at the exhibition, and identity cards will be checked at the door.
Photography is forbidden at the exhibition, and identity cards will be checked at the door.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.