Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Gil Shaham and Mahler 5
A New Chapter
Fri / 17 Jul 26 / 7.30pm
Sat / 18 Jul 26 / 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$138, $108, $78, $58, $38, $28
2 hrs 25 mins (including 20 mins intermission)
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Synopsis
The Singapore Symphony launches its 2026/27 season with a bold step into the future. The journey begins with two contemporary works: a newly commissioned piece by Singaporean composer Tan Chan Boon, and Mason Bates’s Nomad Concerto, “the mysterious and soulful music of the wanderer”, written to highlight the Old World warmth and elegance of master violinist Gil Shaham.
Set against these fresh sonic landscapes is Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, a towering masterpiece that captures a world on the brink of transformation. Its electrifying opening, radiant Adagietto and triumphant finale form a grand fin de siècle arc—an eclipse of the old and a blaze of the new.
This powerful programme also marks the dawn of a new chapter for the orchestra: the inauguration of Hannu Lintu as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director. A season opens, a new era begins.
Featuring
Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu, conductor / Gil Shaham, violin*Programme
| Tan Chan Boon | Après l'Odyssée 《守护》 SSO Commission, World Premiere |
|---|---|
| Mason Bates | Nomad Concerto* |
| - Intermission - | |
| Mahler | Symphony No. 5 |
Tickets
Standard Tickets: $138, $108, $78, $58, $38, $28
All prices before SISTIC booking fees: $3 for tickets priced $20.01 to $40, $4 for tickets priced $40.01 to $50, $5 for tickets priced $50.01 to $70, $6 for tickets priced above $70.
Note:
- Only SSO Premium Donor Passes are applicable to this concert. See Donor Benefits for more information.
- This concert is eligible for SG Culture Pass redemption.
Discounts and Promotions
- Minimum purchase of 1 ticket from each of these concerts:
- Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Giil Shaham and Mahler 5 (17 & 18 Sep 2026)
- Gil Shama & akira Eguchi – Beethoven Violin Sonatas (10 – 12 Jul 2026)
- Applicable for Cat 1–3 only.
- Valid from 20 April 2026 onwards.
- Minimum purchase of 1 ticket from each of these concerts:
- Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Giil Shaham and Mahler 5 (17 & 18 Sep 2026)
- Gil Shama & akira Eguchi – Beethoven Violin Sonatas (10 – 12 Jul 2026)
- Applicable for Cat 1–3 only.
- Valid from 20 April 2026 onwards.
- Minimum purchase of 1 ticket from each of these concerts:
- Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Giil Shaham and Mahler 5 (17 & 18 Sep 2026)
- Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Zarathustra and Bluebeard's Castle (24 Jul 2026)
- Applicable for Cat 1–3 only.
- Valid from 20 April 2026 onwards.
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents.
- Verification: Input promo code upon purchase.
- Valid from 13 April 2026 onwards.
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- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents.
- For the latest donor’s discount code, please email development@sso.org.sg.
- Valid from 13 April 2026 onwards.
- Click here to make a donation and start enjoying donor discounts, or find out more on donor benefits here.
- Applicable for Cat 4–6 only.
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents.
- NSFs personnel with valid SAF 11B (Military IC).
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with valid concession card.
- Concession tickets are non-transferable. Random checks on concession tickets will be conducted at the point of entry. Ticket holders who are unable to present proof of eligibility are required to upgrade their concession tickets to full priced tickets.
- Valid from 20 April 2026 onwards.
- Applicable for Cat 4–6 only.
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents.
- Full-Time students with valid student pass.
- Concession tickets are non-transferable. Random checks on concession tickets will be conducted at the point of entry. Ticket holders who are unable to present proof of eligibility are required to upgrade their concession tickets to full priced tickets.
- Valid from 20 April 2026 onwards.
- Schools can purchase tickets with a 25% discount (excluding booking fee), subject to availability.
- With effect from 1 September 2023, a minimum of 20 tickets is needed if schools wish to pay via IFAAS.
- 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 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 SSO website only.
- Verification: Input promo code upon purchase.
- Valid from 13 April 2026 onwards.
Admission Advice
- This concert is recommended for ages 7 and above.
- Parents or guardians of children who become disruptive during the performance may be requested by venue staff to step out of the hall with the child.
- Each individual must have a ticket for admission.
- Strictly no admission for infant-in-arms and toddlers.
- You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes before the performance start time.
- Latecomers will only be admitted at appropriate pauses during the show or during intermission, if any.
- Photos, video and audio recording are strictly NOT allowed when artistes are performing.
- These are allowed when artistes are not performing, such as during bows and applause. Please disable camera flash before taking photos.
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