National Day Concert 2025
Music of a Nation
Sat / 16 Aug 25 / 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$75, $55, $40, $30, $15
1 hr 50 mins (including 20 mins intermission)
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Synopsis
The 8th SSO National Day Concert celebrates Singapore’s 60th birthday with a wide-ranging showcase of Singapore’s growing league of composers and musical artists. Displaying the brilliance of the phenomenal Singaporean saxophonist Lin Chien-Kwan and violinist Jonathan Ong, the programme features classics by Singaporean composers as well as new works, including an arrangement of songs by Charlie Lim and Dick Lee for voices and orchestra.
This concert will be streamed live on the Singapore Symphony YouTube channel and Mediacorp’s meWatch.
In celebration of the Singapore Symphony Choruses' anniversaries. Learn more.
Featuring
Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Singapore Symphony Chorus / Singapore Symphony Youth Choir / Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir / Members of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra / Joshua Tan, conductor / Ellissa Sayampanathan, Assistant Choral Conductor / Jonathan Ong, violin¹ / Lin Chien-Kwan, saxophone² / Ng Pei-Sian, cello³ / Charlie Lim, vocalist³ / Syakirah Noble, vocalist³ / Lily Goh, deaf artist-performerProgramme
Kiau Nam* | Izharul Haq |
|---|---|
Chapteh | Tan Yuting |
Peribahasa | Eudenice Palaruan |
Dawn for Violin and Orchestra¹* | Tan Chan Boon |
| - Intermission - | |
Fantasia of Insects 《昆虫幼想曲》 | Kam Kee Yong |
Through the Nebula – Concerto for Saxophone²* | Chok Kerong |
Between Two Worlds: 3 Songs for Voices and Orchestra (Into Dreams, Room at the Table and Home) ³* | Charlie Lim / Dick Lee (arr. Chok Kerong) |
*Premieres
Tickets
Standard Tickets: $75, $55, $40, $30, $15
All prices before SISTIC booking fees: $1 for tickets priced $20 and below, $3 for tickets priced $20.01 to $40, $4 for tickets priced $40.01 to $50, $5 for tickets above $50.
Note: SSO Donor Passes are applicable to this concert. See Patron Benefits for more information.
Discounts and Promotions
- Through Internet, Mobile, Hotline & Authorised Agents
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- Valid from 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 2025 onwards
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- Valid for Cat 4-5 only
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- NSFs personnel with valid SAF 11B (Military IC)
- Persons with Disabilities 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 7 May 2025 onwards
- Valid for Cat 4-5 only
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- 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 7 May 2025 onwards
- Schools can purchase tickets with a 30% 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 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 30 Apr 2025 onwards
Admission Advice
- This concert is recommended for ages 5 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.
Photographs and videos will be taken at the event in which you may appear. Such photographs and videos may be displayed or published on SSO’s website, social media platforms, publications and publicity materials. By attending the event, you consent to the use of these photographs and videos for the foregoing purposes.