Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra
Sat / 06 Sep 25 / 11.00am
Sat / 06 Sep 25 / 2.00pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$40, $30
1 hr (no intermission)
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Synopsis
Embark on a cosmic musical journey with Luna the Young Spacefarer across the cosmos in search of harmony, friendship, and a way back home. Encounter curious aliens, mysterious planets and thrilling chases as kids learn about the orchestra in this fun introduction to classical music! This vibrant interstellar concert invites young audiences to learn about the instruments of the orchestra through storytelling, featuring Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.
- Features actors and visuals projected onscreen.
- This is a relaxed environment performance where rules are eased, allowing audiences to freely enter and exit the concert hall when needed. No modifications are made to the performance.
- Pre-concert activities will begin an hour before each show.
Featuring
Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Lien Boon Hua, conductor and music consultant / Terrance Tan, director and scriptwriter / Tan Rui Shan, actor / Liew Ai Wen, actor / Zulfiqar Izzudin Bin Zainudin, actor / Petrina Dawn Tan, set and prop designer / Shawne Kho Yzelman, assistant set and prop designer / Tan Jia Hui, costume designer / Tan Yi Kai, lighting designerProgramme
Mass Rapid City | Sulwyn Lok |
|---|---|
Introduction and Waltz No. 1 from Music of the Spheres | Strauss |
Excerpts from Carnival Overture | Dvořák |
Excerpts from Serenade for Strings | Tchaikovsky |
The Imperial March from Star Wars Suite | John Williams |
Excerpts from Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun | Debussy |
Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra | Britten |
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Tickets
Standard Tickets: $40, $30
All prices before SISTIC booking fees: $3 for tickets $20.01 to $40
Note: SSO Donor Passes are applicable to this concert. See Patron Benefits for more information.
Discounts and Promotions
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
- Valid with minimum purchase of 4 tickets
- Valid from 10 Jun 2025 onwards
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
- Minimum purchase of 1 ticket to two or more of the concerts: Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra, Halloween Spooktacular!, Wild Symphony
- Valid from 10 Jun 2025 onwards
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
- Verification: Input promo code upon purchase
- Valid from 3 Jun 2025 onwards
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- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
- For the latest Donor’s discount code, please email director_development@sso.org.sg.
- Valid from 3 Jun 2025 onwards
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- Schools can purchase discounted tickets with a minimum of 15 tickets.
- Discounted tickets: Cat 1 ($40), Cat 2 ($30)
- Eligible schools are also able to use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidize up to 50% (excluding GST) of the final ticket prices.
- For school bookings, please write in to hello@sso.org.sg with the following information: Name of school Event name/date/time Number of tickets required
- 20% discount for a minimum of 20 tickets purchase
- For group or corporate bookings, please contact our Customer Experience team at 6602 4245 or hello@sso.org.sg.
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
- Verification: Input promo code upon purchase
- Valid from 3 Jun 2025 onwards
Admission Advice
- This concert is recommended for ages 5 and above.
- Each individual must have a ticket for admission.
- Strictly no admission for infant-in-arms.
- You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes before the performance start time.
- Non-flash photography is allowed during the concert.
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