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Conductor Darrell Ang reads across genres in pursuit of curiosity and learning
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Darrell Ang with a biography of Mr Jose Isidro Camacho, whose story he says brings him closer to the author.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF DARRELL ANG
Felicia Keok
Who: Darrell Ang, 48, is a Singaporean conductor who has led orchestras across Europe and Asia, including serving as artistic and music director of China’s Sichuan Symphony Orchestra. He will conduct an upcoming concert with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra on April 25, where he draws parallels between Chinese landscape art and music – inspired by his time in the mountains around Sichuan’s capital Chengdu.
“I enjoy reading in quiet places, as it’s a way to connect with my inner self. Reading places me in another plane, another dimension; so it’s important I’m able to feel relaxed, and can commune with the characters or situations going on in the book.
