Classical music

Three Singapore orchestras mark milestone anniversaries even as challenges loom

The Straits Times speaks to three classical music groups – the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Orkestra Melayu Singapura and Resound Collective – about how the scene has changed over the years, their milestones and future plans.

Singapore Arts Guide (July 29 to Nov 16): Tan Lip Seng’s vivid photos capture country over 60 years

Objectifs is presenting a retrospective exhibition of pioneer photographer Tan Lip Seng’s works.

Facing closure, Orkestra Melayu Singapura reinvents itself as arts group at 35

At 35, Singapore’s first Malay orchestra Orkestra Melayu Singapura is going back to basics as a newly formed independent arts company.

Only 10, Resound Collective wants to grow one of Asia’s best chamber orchestras

Resound Collective artistic director Mervin Beng (left) and associate artistic director Yang Shuxiang (right) are leading the young chamber music collective into its next decade.

Singapore Chinese Orchestra rethinks multiculturalism as it turns 30

Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s principal conductor Quek Ling Kiong is leading the SCO into its 30th anniversary.

Ding Yi celebrates Dick Lee’s wide-ranging musical legacy in birthday tribute

Dick Lee (centre) joins (from left) Lennerd Lim, Jessie Yeong, Skye Sirena and Wysom Wong in an encore.

Dynamic SSO steps up to music director Hannu Lintu’s unusual pairing of Strauss and Bartok

Chinese bass-baritone Shenyang and British mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle.

Singapore International Choral Festival a delightful showcase of talents from around the world

The Singapore International Choral Festival opened at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Concert Hall on July 16.

Concert review

Singapore Chinese Orchestra 30th-anniversary gala celebrates early Nanyang music

Principal conductor Quek Ling Kiong led the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in a concert kicking off its 30th anniversary celebrations on July 18.

Concert review

Hannu Lintu signals changes in SSO’s sound and repertoire with inaugural concert

Maestro Hannu Lintu marks the start of his stint as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s new music director with an inaugural concert on July 17.

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