Classical music

Concert review

Cellist Qin Li-Wei’s witty, elegant Shostakovich; OMM shines in Mahler’s Seventh Symphony

Cellist Qin Li-Wei played with the Orchestra Of The Music Makers under the guidance of guest French conductor Alexandre Bloch on May 29.

Concert review

Prize-winning pianist Ron Maxim Huang’s deep takes on Chopin and Brahms betray an old soul

German pianist Ron Maxim Huang gave a recital at the Victoria Concert Hall on May 29.

Concert review

Conductor Hans Graf ends SSO stint with delightful programme pitting Salieri against Mozart

glsso23 - With pianist Adrian Tang.
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My Perfect Weekend

Violinist Lynnette Seah travels for Japanese food in Fukuoka and orchestra concerts in Paris

Cultural Medallion winner and violinist Lynnette Seah’s perfect weekend involves travelling to Fukuoka (left) for authentic Japanese cuisine and pottery shopping. Paris (right) is another favourite place to visit.

Concert review

Conductor Hans Graf tests virtuosity of musicians with French programme of avant-garde and fun fare

Salzburg-based Chinese violinist He Ziyu exhibited a singing tone and spot-on intonation.

Concert review

Red Dot Baroque revives 17th-century rarities in delightful concert

Early music ensemble Red Dot Baroque (RDB) played a programme of 17th century works, curated and led by Canadian guest director and harpsichordist Olivier Fortin,

My Perfect Weekend

Amsterdam’s canal rides and Japan’s snowy slopes help piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee, 13, recharge

Singaporean piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee (centre) with his parents at their Amsterdam holiday.

Concert review

S’porean composer Wang Chenwei’s brilliant new work and pianist Eric Lu reign in SSO concert

Singaporean Wong Kah Chun conducted the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and pianist Eric Lu in a concert on May 1.

Concert review

NHK Symphony Orchestra pulls out all the stops in exuberant showcase

The NHK Symphony Orchestra performed at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Apr 29 under the baton of permanent conductor Tatsuya Shimono.

Concert review

Philharmonic Chamber Choir delivers touching showcase of Arvo Part’s religious songs

The Philharmonic Chamber Choir showcased composer Arvo Part's acappella pieces in a concert on Apr 26 under the baton of Lim Yau.

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