5 Apr Update- Change of Programme. Please note that Hisaishi's "Viola Saga" is replaced by another of his compositions, "I Want To Talk To You". Violist Nadia Sirota will no longer perform in this concert.

The world-renowned Japanese composer-conductor Joe Hisaishi returns to Singapore in a performance of four orchestral pieces. The concert begins with La Valse and Boléro, composed by Ravel, one of France’s most influential 20th-century composers. The second half of the program features I Want To Talk To You, a composition of Maestro Hisaishi for string quartet, percussion and string orchestra. The core piece of the second half will be the Singapore premiere of the Spirited Away Suite – based on the Best Animated Feature Film of the 75th Academy Awards, directed by the great filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Most anticipated: the emotional piano part to be played by the Maestro himself, creating an exceptional musical journey through Spirited Away.

Featuring

Joe Hisaishi, conductor/piano / Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Programme

La Valse	Maurice Ravel (Ravel)
Bolero	Maurice Ravel (Ravel)
I Want To Talk To You	Joe Hisaishi (Hisaishi)
Spirited Away Suite	Joe Hisaishi (Hisaishi)

As one of the finest young pianists of Singapore, Churen Li is no stranger to the Singapore music scene, having starred at the Singapore International Piano Festival and over 80 concerts under Candlelight. Churen returns in the SSO’s 2022/23 season opening concert with the breathtaking poetry of Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Renowned South Korean conductor Han-Na Chang leads this exciting lineup of Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture and Beethoven’s trailblazing masterpiece, the Eroica Symphony.

An exclusive SSOLOUNGE release filmed in Jul 2022.

Featuring

Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Han-Na Chang, conductor / Churen Li, piano

Programme

William Tell Overture	Gioachino Rossini (Rossini)
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16*	Edvard Grieg (Grieg)
Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica”	Ludwig van Beethoven (Beethoven)

Price

$30 for 12M Premium All-Access Pass $6 for Single Access Pass

The illustrious German soprano Diana Damrau and the magnificent French bass Nicolas Testé make a welcome return to Singapore. Attend this regal gala at the royal court of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, as we accompany these stars of the opera world in romantic arias and duets by Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi and more.

Featuring

Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Pavel Baleff, conductor / Diana Damrau, soprano / Nicolas Testé, bass

Programme

Overture to Semiramide	Gioachino Rossini (Rossini)
Bel raggio lusingher from Semiramide	Gioachino Rossini (Rossini)
Je t’implore oh mon frère from Hamlet	Ambroise Thomas (Thomas)
Overture to Si j'étais roi	Adolphe Adam (Adam)
Prayer of Maria Desislava	Parashkev Hadjiev (Hadjiev)
Recitative and Cavatine, Qui depuis quatre jours - Sou les pieds d´une femme from The Queen of Sheba	Charles Gounod (Gounod)
Gaillarde from Le roi s’amuse	Léo Delibes (Delibes)
Recitative and Duet, Oh mio buon Talbot! from Maria Stuarda	Gaetano Donizetti (Donizetti)
Elle ne m'aime pas from Don Carlo	Giuseppe Verdi (Verdi)
Cavatine and Aria, Come innocente giovane - Non v’ha sguardo from Anna Bolena	Gaetano Donizetti (Donizetti)
Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 1	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Tchaikovsky)
Everyone knows love on earth from Eugene Onegin	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Tchaikovsky)
Overture from Norma	Vincenzo Bellini (Bellini)
Casta Diva from Norma	Vincenzo Bellini (Bellini)

Price

$128, $98, $78, $58, $38, $25

The three brothers Mark, Erik, and Ken Schumann have been playing music together since their early childhood, and together with German violist Veit Hertenstein form the Schumann Quartet. Join them with musicians of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in this attractive programme of three gems from the chamber string repertoire: Debussy’s scintillating Danses for harp and strings, the evocative musings of Janáček’s “Kreutzer Sonata” (after Tolstoy) and Brahms’s heartfelt Romantic warmth.

Featuring

Schumann Quartet / Zhang Si Jing, violin / Sayuri Kuru, violin / Marietta Ku, viola / Yang Shi Li, viola / Jamshid Saydikarimov, cello / Wang Yan, cello / Yang Zheng Yi, double bass / Gulnara Mashurova, harp

Programme

Danses sacrée et profane for Harp & Strings	Claude Debussy (Debussy)
String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”	Janáček Leoš (Janáček)
String Sextet No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18	Johannes Brahms (Brahms)

Price

$30, $20

These pieces were special favourites. Brahms 1875 Third String Quartet was his last, and also his own personal favourite. Beethoven’s youthfully vibrant Septet in E-flat from 1799 was enormously popular with the public during his lifetime, to the point that the composer feared it would overshadow his other works. The Schumann Quartet is again joined by musicians – including winds - of the Singapore Symphony in this second outing.

Featuring

Schumann Quartet / Jacek Mirucki, double bass / Ma Yue, clarinet / Zhao Ying Xue, bassoon / Marc-Antoine Robillard, horn

Programme

String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67	Johannes Brahms (Brahms)
Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20	Ludwig van Beethoven (Beethoven)

Price

$30, $20

Happy Mother’s Day! The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents its annual celebration at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, dedicated to all moms. This concert will be streamed live on the SSO YouTube channel. Be the first 600 to show up at the SSO booth to receive a free F&B gift.

Featuring

Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Rodolfo Barráez, Associate Conductor

Programme

Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus	Ludwig van Beethoven (Beethoven)
New Beginnings	Sandra Lim
Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Tchaikovsky)
Danzón No. 2	Arturo Márquez
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka	Johann Strauss II

Price

Free

Explore the refined beauty of classical choral singing with the Singapore Symphony Choruses. Let their voices guide you on an auditory journey through the gems of choral tradition and contemporary favourites, in celebration of their first live standalone concert as a trio, since their return to the Victoria Concert Hall.

Featuring

Singapore Symphony Chorus / Singapore Symphony Youth Choir / Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir / Eudenice Palaruan, Choral Director / Wong Lai Foon, Choirmaster

Programme

After The Opera	Americ Goh
Alleluia	Randall Thompson
O süβer Mai	Johannes Brahms (Brahms)
Quem Vidistis Pastores Dicite	Poulenc Francis (Poulenc)
Can There Be Any Day But This	Kenneth Tay
Ave Verum Corpus	Poulenc Francis (Poulenc)
Nicolette and Trois beau oiseau du Paradis from Trois Chansons	Maurice Ravel (Ravel)
You Are the New Day	David John
Dona Nobis Pacem	Ko Matsushita
Ave Regina	Josef Rheinberger (Rheinberger)
Lux	Darius Lim
Gloria in excelsis Deo from Gloria Kajoniensis	Gyöngyösi Levente
Psalm 108:2 – Psalm 100 from Chichester Psalms	Leonard Bernstein (Bernstein)

Price

$28, $20

Join us at the iconic Victoria Concert Hall for the VCH Open House 2023! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with our family-friendly event featuring members of the Singapore Symphony Group. The event will offer a variety of enriching activities and performances that will delight music enthusiasts and novices alike.

PERFORMANCES

SNYO: Flute Favourites

28 May 2023 / 10am & 12pm
Duration: 30 minutes with no intermission
Free Admission Venue: Victoria Concert Hall Atrium

The Singapore National Youth Orchestra's flute ensemble is all set to charm you with a fun and captivating performance over at the Atrium. Featuring four flutes and one piano, the ensemble promises to delight classical music lovers and families alike with renditions of works by Mendelssohn, Doppler, Kuhlau, Debussy, and Z. Abreu.

SNYS: Symphonic Stories

28 May 2023 / 11am
Duration: 1 hour with no intermission Tickets: $10
Admission Age: 5 years old
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall

Click here to read the programme.

The Singapore National Youth Sinfonia takes centre stage in the morning with a stirring performance of three orchestral masterpieces. Conducted by Seow Yibin, the orchestra will perform Holst’s arrangement of Purcell’s The Gordian Knot Untied, Wagner's Prelude to Die Meistersinger and Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kijé Suite. This programme will journey through different musical eras showcasing orchestral brilliance and colours in storytelling.

Non-flash photography is allowed during bows and applause. No photography when artistes are performing. Unauthorised video recordings are strictly not allowed.

Brazilian Beats with Bloco Singapura

28 May 2023 / 1.30pm
Duration: 30 minutes with no intermission
Free Admission
Venue: Outside Victoria Concert Hall

Get ready to move and groove with Bloco Singapura, the dynamic percussion group that is all set to inspire you with their performance! With a variety of drumming instruments and percussions, visit the Empress lawn for an exciting line-up of rhythmic performances featuring Swing Samba, Batucada, Brazilian, and many more percussive styles. You can find them performing in the afternoon, so come join us for a lively celebration.

Choral Collectives

28 May 2023 / 2pm & 4pm
Duration: 30 minutes with no intermission
Free Admission Venue: Victoria Concert Hall Atrium

Members from the Singapore Symphony Chorus, Singapore Symphony Youth Choir, and Singapore Symphony Children's Choir come together to showcase a series of choral works and solo voices. Join us at the Atrium to experience the performance, perfect for all to discover the charm of choral music.

SSO: Expression Avenue

28 May 2023 / 3pm
Duration: 1 hour with no intermission
Ticket: $20
Admission Age: 7 years old
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall

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Immerse yourself in an exciting concert where music and expression collide to create a fun and learning experience for musicians and families to enjoy. Led by conductor Jason Lai, this concert will showcase the beauty of programmatic music and its ability to transport audiences to another world. Through pieces like Manuel de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance, Smetana’s Ma Vlast, Chen Zhangyi’s Rain from Rain Tree, and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, you'll be taken on an informative journey to find out more about how composers draw inspiration from their surroundings and use music to express themselves.

Non-flash photography is allowed during bows and applause. No photography when artistes are performing. Unauthorised video recordings are strictly not allowed.

WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1: Music and Movement by Brocolily

28 May 2023 / 9:30am and 11am
Duration: 45 minutes with no intermission
Ticket: $25
Total Capacity: 30 Pax
Photo/ Video rules: To be advised by workshop provider on event day

Welcome onboard Brocolily Airlines! A music and movement programme best suited for 4 to 8 year olds. Through a series of folk pieces, kids have an opportunity to experience music from around the world with fellow Brocolily performers. Come and sing, dance, and play along with Brocolily and their animal puppets.

About Brocolily
Brocolily was formed in 2019 by theatre-makers Cheryl Kjm & Zeeaura. The name “Brocolily” is a fun combination of the nutritious veggie and the Lily flower; with a hidden meaning that represents their belief to create memorable works for the young that are both experientially enticing and enriching. We embrace the quirks of everyone’s imagination and aim to create a safe and fun environment for learning and parent-child bonding.

This programme is recommended for ages 4 to 8. Participants have to be at least 3 years old to attend the workshop. Every attendee requires a ticket to join the workshop.

Workshop 2: Ocarina Fun! by Ocarina House

28 May 2023 / 1:30pm
Duration: 1 hour with no intermission
Ticket: $25
Total Capacity: 30 Pax
Photo/ Video rules: To be advised by workshop provider on event day

Experience the fun of making music with the beautiful ocarina! Facilitated by Ocarina House, the workshop will teach you how to play this simple yet captivating instrument, and you'll be playing some of your favorite tunes in no time. Join us and discover the magic of the ocarina! Materials including a plastic ocarina and printed music scoresheets will be provided, and participants can bring them home.

About Ocarina House
Ocarina House is a community of local ocarina enthusiasts dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to discover their musical potential and share the joy of music-making with others. Their ultimate goal is to bring people closer together through the power of music.

This programme is recommended for ages 8 to 12. Participants have to be at least 6 years old to attend the workshop. Every attendee requires a ticket to join the workshop.

Workshop 3: Drumming Workshop by Bloco Singapura

28 May 2023 / 4:30pm
Duration: 1 hour with no intermission
Ticket: $25
Total Capacity: 20 Pax
Photo/ Video rules: To be advised by workshop provider on event day

Get ready to move your body and feel the rhythm! Experience the pulsating beats of the Brazilian Carnaval culture as you learn unique polyrhythms, movements, and simple linguistics of Brazilian drumming. Led by the expert drummers from Bloco Singapura, you'll develop awareness, coordination, and dynamics through this hands-on experience. Join us on a musical and cultural journey of Brazil, and discover the vibrant traditions of this amazing country.

About Bloco Singapura
Bloco Singapura was founded in July 2008 by Music Director Syed Ahmad as a project to recreate the electrifying carnaval atmosphere at the inaugural Night Festival held by the National Museum of Singapore. For over ten years their infectious beats have captured the imagination of many at numerous festivals and events locally and internationally.

This programme is recommended for ages 12 and above. Participants have to be at least 10 years old to attend the workshop. Every attendee requires a ticket to join the workshop. Every attendee requires a ticket to join the workshop.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

VCH Tours

28 May 2023 / 9am / 1pm / 4.30pm
1.5 hours with no intermission
Ticket: $15
Admission Age: 4 years old

Embark on guided tours of Victoria Concert Hall, explore its hidden gems and learn more about its history. Gain exclusive access to backstage areas, marvel at the grand Atrium, and appreciate the architectural brilliance of the External Facade.

Note: The tours will include various types of movement including climbing up staircases and walks in between rooms and areas.

Instrument Petting Zoo

28 May 2023 / 9am - 6pm

Visit the Victoria Concert Hall Foyer anytime during the day and get up close and personal with some of the most enchanting instruments around, including the harp, cello, and various woodwind instruments. Musicians will be on hand to provide an introduction to the instruments and answer any questions you may have. You'll learn about how they're played and how sound is produced, as well as get a chance to play them yourself. This is the perfect opportunity for both adults and children alike to explore and get a hands-on experience of the orchestra instruments.

Price

Activities and Performances from $10

Due to road closures for National Day Parade rehearsals, please cater for additional travelling time. Ticket holders can visit ndp.gov.sg for more information.

In this animated double-bill, the evergreen children’s classic, The Carnival of the Animals, is paired with The Composer and the Mouse, created by Tom Scott. The latter tells the story of a talented yet hapless composer who finds his own musical style with the help of a mouse. A fun introduction to classical music combining film and original music for organ and piano, performed live by the Scott Brothers Duo.

Organ exhibition at the atrium on level 1 & 2: 1pm to 6.30pm Learn more about the pipe organ through various exhibitions and demonstrations. Admission is free to public!

Click here to find out more about Victoria Concert Hall’s Klais Organ.

Featuring

Tom Scott, piano and animator / Jonathan Scott, organ

Programme

Overture to The Magic Flute	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Mozart)
The Composer and The Mouse	Tom Scott
In The Hall Of The Mountain King from Peer Gynt	Edvard Grieg (Grieg)
The Carnival of the Animals	Camille Saint-Saëns (Saint-Saëns)

Price

$25, $20