Classical music

Concert review

Home-grown talent command stage at SSO’s National Day concert and Lynnette Seah solo

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra played a National Day concert on Aug 15., with (from left to right) Linying, Jonathan Ngeow, Kevin Loh and Lien Boon Hua.

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Singapore arts guide (Aug 18 to Sept 11): Walk through Bras Basah.Bugis with The Artists Village

Archivist-researcher Koh Nguang How and Sonia Kwek (top left) collaborate on Legends In Motion - invisible city, multidisciplinary artist Pat Toh (left) directs the immersive walking tour Legends In Motion - Where The Water Rose for the Singapore Night Festival.

Singapore arts guide (Aug 15 to 28): Catch SYC Ensemble’s epoch-spanning choral concert

The Heart’s Reflection by SYC Ensemble Singers is guest conducted by Finnish choral conductor Kari Turunen.

Concert review

Canadian pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin shows mastery of wide repertoire in concerts with SSO

Marc-Andre Hamelin at piano.
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League of Legends and classical music? Gaming seeks cultural prestige through art in South Korea

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra CEO Jung Jae-wal (left) and Riot Games Korea CEO Jo Hyuk-jin pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on July 29 in Seoul.

Concert review

Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra celebrates 10th anniversary with all-S’pore works

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.

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.

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