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Classical music

Concert review

SSO and Ding Yi collaborate for mainstream and avant-garde fare

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra teamed up with Ding Yi Music Company for a West meets East programme of new music on Jan 11.
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra teamed up with Ding Yi Music Company for a West meets East programme of new music on Jan 11.

William Walton’s First Symphony steals thunder from Rachmaninov in OMM concert

Led by music director Chan Tze Law, the Orchestra Of The Music Makers played Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto with pianist Haochen Zhang. 
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Led by music director Chan Tze Law, the Orchestra Of The Music Makers played Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto with pianist Haochen Zhang. 
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Arts Picks

City Lines art show highlights artists’ different takes on Singapore cityscape

Idris Ali's HDB Heartland (2000) is part of the City Lines show at Maya Gallery.
Idris Ali's HDB Heartland (2000) is part of the City Lines show at Maya Gallery.

Opera review

South Korean soprano Renata Hann steals show in Singapore Lyric Opera’s The Magic Flute

The Singapore Lyric Opera rounded up a busy year with a fully staged production of The Magic Flute.
The Singapore Lyric Opera rounded up a busy year with a fully staged production of The Magic Flute.

Concert review

Composer Jonathan Shin’s new piano concerto is quintessentially Singaporean

Singaporean pianist Churen Li premiered a new concerto by Singapore composer Jonathan Shin under the baton of Hans Graf.
Singaporean pianist Churen Li premiered a new concerto by Singapore composer Jonathan Shin under the baton of Hans Graf.

Concert review

Red Dot Baroque ushers in Christmas with joyous concert

Red Dot Baroque performed its Christmas concert at the Arts House on Dec 14.
Red Dot Baroque performed its Christmas concert at the Arts House on Dec 14.

Concert review

Pianists Cherry Ge and Jefferson Darmawan offer nuanced musical stories in two recitals

Singaporean pianist Cherry Ge (left) and Indonesia-born pianist Jeffrey Darmawan.
Singaporean pianist Cherry Ge (left) and Indonesia-born pianist Jeffrey Darmawan.

My Perfect Weekend with music conductor Moses Gay

Singapore Chinese Orchestra associate conductor Moses Gay hits the gym during his alone time.
Singapore Chinese Orchestra associate conductor Moses Gay hits the gym during his alone time.

Concert review

Nanyang Collective’s musical narrative of Singapore history deserves bigger restaging

Actor Clement Yeo narrated stories while conductor Dedric Wong led the Nanyang Collective in a musical journey through Singapore history.
Actor Clement Yeo narrated stories while conductor Dedric Wong led the Nanyang Collective in a musical journey through Singapore history.

Concert review

Singapore National Youth Orchestra played with maturity in 45th anniversary gala

Leonard Tan was one of the conductors of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra at its 45th anniversary gala.
Leonard Tan was one of the conductors of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra at its 45th anniversary gala.

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