Quek Ling Kiong wants to forge new partnerships and enhance SCO’s Singaporean identity

Home-grown conductor Quek Ling Kiong decided to pursue formal music studies only at the age of 27. ST PHOTO: RYAN CHIONG
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SINGAPORE – Newly minted principal conductor of Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) Quek Ling Kiong hopes to forge meaningful partnerships with arts and cultural groups to enhance SCO’s Singaporean identity.

Under the baton of the locally born and bred conductor, SCO will be distinctly Singaporean, while maintaining its world-class standards.

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