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Classical music

Concert review

SSO demonstrates growth with performance of Shostokovich’s epic Fourth Symphony

Members of the Singapore Symphony Children’s Chorus performed Arvo Part’s Our Garden.
Members of the Singapore Symphony Children’s Chorus performed Arvo Part’s Our Garden.

Concert review

Shi Jia Ao, Natasha Da Costa and Kaelyn Soh shine at President’s Young Performers Concert

Kaelyn Soh drew a standing ovation for her performance.
Kaelyn Soh drew a standing ovation for her performance.

BookTalk

Classically trained violinist Joy Yong reads in Chinese to train her attention span

Musician Joy Yong performs the music in the award-winning The Violinist animated feature.
Musician Joy Yong performs the music in the award-winning The Violinist animated feature.

Art or community work? Arts groups defy definitions by moving into Punggol, Lengkok Bahru, Ubin

Artists Woong Soak Teng and Genevieve Ang in Hoseh Global minimart in Punggol.
Artists Woong Soak Teng and Genevieve Ang in Hoseh Global minimart in Punggol.

Arts Picks

Singapore arts guide (Sept 9 to 20): Arts group Tangent Moves plays Hildegard von Bingen, Aphex Twin

Tangent Moves brings its unique blend of classical and modern to Flock at Kampong Java on Sept 12.
Tangent Moves brings its unique blend of classical and modern to Flock at Kampong Java on Sept 12.

Opera review

New Opera finds humanity in Stravinsky’s rarely staged Rake’s Progress

(From left) Martin Ng, Lara Tan, Phillipp Heo and Martin Ohu in the cast of New Opera Singapore’s The Rake’s Progress.
(From left) Martin Ng, Lara Tan, Phillipp Heo and Martin Ohu in the cast of New Opera Singapore’s The Rake’s Progress.

Concert review

OMM’s ambitious semi-staged Siegfried proves Singapore audience is ready for Wagner

The Orchestra of the Music Makers presented Wagner’s Siegfried with an international cast of singers and a full orchestra on stage. 
The Orchestra of the Music Makers presented Wagner’s Siegfried with an international cast of singers and a full orchestra on stage. 

Concert review

Multimedia, freshly brewed coffee perk up oboist Howard Ng, pianist Akkra Yeunyonghattaporn’s recital

Singaporean oboist Howard Ng (left) and Bangkok-based Thai pianist Akkra Yeunyonghattaporn performed at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory’s Alumni Series on Sept 1.
Singaporean oboist Howard Ng (left) and Bangkok-based Thai pianist Akkra Yeunyonghattaporn performed at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory’s Alumni Series on Sept 1.

Concert review

re:Sound, Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra’s anniversary galas prove diversity of classical scene

Chua Suen Ern (in red) joined re:Sound Collective for its 10th anniversary gala at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory on Aug 29.
Chua Suen Ern (in red) joined re:Sound Collective for its 10th anniversary gala at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory on Aug 29.

Actor Song Kang’s post-military comeback begins with K-drama Four Hands, Two Sonatas

Song Kang in Four Hands, Two Sonatas.
Song Kang in Four Hands, Two Sonatas.

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