Each year, the SSO organises a gala event with the help of the SSO Ladies' League to raise funds for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and its affiliated groups.
These donations are important contributions that enable us to stage sophisticated productions, support instrument repairs and our performing groups on overseas tours.
Shortly after the SSO was established in 1979, the orchestra needed a pipe organ to expand its performing repertoire. A small group of dynamic ladies got together to raise the funds required and in May 1984, the Klais organ was successfully installed at the Victoria Concert Hall. This was the start of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra Ladies’ League.
Since then, the League has raised more than $20 million through numerous benefit dinners, soirees, golf tournaments and other activities, all in the spirit of spreading the love for music, nurturing talent, and enriching our diverse communities.
Mrs Odile Benjamin
Mrs Kwan Lui
Mrs Celeste Basapa
Mrs Kim Camacho
Mrs Rosy Ho
Ms Judy Hunt
Prof Annie Koh
Dr Julie Lo
Mrs Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi-Martin
Ms Paige Parker
Ms Kris Tan
Ms Manju Vangal
Mrs Grace Yeh
In 2020 and 2021, the SSO Benefit Dinners were deferred due to the COVID-19 situation. We are grateful to our Benefit Dinner donors who have raised $340,000 in outright donations even in the absence of the annual events, to support us during a difficult time.
In 2019, the SSO Benefit: Rhapssody with the Symphony was held on 30 March 2019 and raised $1.16 million.
In 2018, the SSO Benefit: Fiesta Latina! was held on 21 April 2018 and raised over $1.1 million.
If you would like to find out more about tthe SSO Benefit Dinner, please contact Ms Chelsea Zhao at Chelsea.Zhao@sso.org.sg or 6663 4251