Classical music

Concert review

Ukraine’s Georgii Moroz wins Singapore International Violin Competition 2026

Ukraine’s Georgii Moroz, who graduated from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in 2023, won the Singapore International Violin Competition 2026.

Concert review

Nusso bridges divide between classical and pop in stirring fashion

(From left) Violinist David Loke, cellist Li-Wei Qin and pianist Ning An perform with the National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra in the Crossings In Sound concert.

Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz brings passion and rapture to S’pore debut

Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz, who won the prestigious International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in 2005, made his Singapore debut at the Esplanade Concert Hall.

Concert review

Singapore Chinese Orchestra kicks off Chinese New Year celebrations with crowd-pleasing fare

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra's annual Chinese New Year concert played to a sold-out hall.

Concert review

Conductor Pierre Bleuse rouses SSO for wall of sound; pianist Bertrand Chamayou dazzles with Liszt

The highlight of the evening was most definitely Bertrand Chamayou’s account of Liszt’s first piano concerto.

Arts Picks

The Private Museum’s show focuses on the state of being human

Human Being Human at The Private Museum

Outgoing SSO director Hans Graf leaves with happy feelings and a polished orchestra

Outgoing Singapore Symphony Orchestra director Hans Graf at the Esplanade Concert Hall.

Concert review

Singapore composer Joyce Koh’s new work gives Earth its due amid Holst’s Planets

Austrian cellist Julia Hagen distinguished herself with an outsized personality and singing tone.

Concert review

Vamshika Quintet showcases the breadth and depth of Indian flutes in celebratory programme

The Vamshika Quintet presented a programme showcasing the breadth and depth of Indian bamboo flutes, the bansuri and venu, on Jan 18.

Concert review

SSO under baton of Kolja Blacher wins standing ovation for stirring Dvorak’s Ninth

Guest conductor Kolja Blacher led the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Jan 16.

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