Concert review
Young string talent shine in Japan-Singapore Youth Music Exchange Programme gala concert
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Budding talent (from left) Takase Yusuke, Esther Lim, Zhangming Xu and Saitoh Chika charming audiences during the concert.
PHOTO: YONG JUNYI
- The Japan-Singapore Youth Music Exchange Programme united 43 young string players in workshops and rehearsals, culminating in a Gala Concert celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties between the countries.
- The concert featured diverse works conducted by Yunosuke Yamamoto and Tan Wee-Hsin, showcasing strong ensemble cohesion and solo performances by talented young people.
- The event concluded with folk song arrangements and a heartfelt encore, highlighting cultural exchange.
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Lee Foundation Theatre
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Aug 24, 8pm
Over four days of workshops, rehearsals and intense practice, 43 young string students from Singapore and Japan bonded in the Japan-Singapore Youth Music Exchange Programme. The Gala Concert, celebrating 60 years of friendship between the two nations, was an enjoyable showcase of string music from Singapore, Japan and beyond.
