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Fresh Voices, Bold Visions: Meet the 2025 President’s Young Performers spotlights three of Singapore’s brightest young t...
16/09/2025

Fresh Voices, Bold Visions: Meet the 2025 President’s Young Performers spotlights three of Singapore’s brightest young talents with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Saxophonist Dante Tan explores the colours of Tomasi’s concerto, harpist Renee Yadav unveils the elegance and intensity of Debussy’s Danses sacrée et profane, and clarinettist Chua Jay Roon embraces the fiery spirit of Nielsen’s concerto. Together, their performances reflect courage, creativity, and the promise of tomorrow’s music.

"I grew up watching the SSO, and to think that I get to perform with them soon is beyond my wildest imagination... My artistic voice is always evolving. As I’ve grown older, I prioritise bringing out the emotions in a piece. Making a connection with the audience is the most fulfilling part of being a musician,” - Renee Yadav.

https://thebandpost.com/2025/09/fresh-voices-bold-visions/

Sunday, 28 September 2025SOTA Concert Hall, 5pm$22https://tinyurl.com/jurongwestendMus’Art Wind Orchestra presents JURON...
16/09/2025

Sunday, 28 September 2025
SOTA Concert Hall, 5pm

$22
https://tinyurl.com/jurongwestend

Mus’Art Wind Orchestra presents JURONG WEST END

Enjoy the memorable music from hit musicals Les Miserables, Chess, and Miss Saigon. The show will also feature the premiere of an original musical “A Little Noise”! Newly-wed Sarah has just moved into Jurong, seeking a peaceful life. She is welcomed instead by chaos — a lively fishmonger and her clarinet-playing son, an obsessed karaoke-lover, and her endearing uncle.

Come witness this heartland musical for all ages, which promises to be a not-so-usual-concert-theatre-experience! You’ll have to come to find out!

Written by Danial Matin
Music by Wilson Ong and Seah Cheng Tat
Featuring stellar cast Nurulhuda Hassan, Bryan Tee, Joanna Francois

Sunday, 21 September 2025SOTA Concert Hall, 5pm$20https://tinyurl.com/aowe25After a 7-year hiatus, The Art of Wind Ensem...
16/09/2025

Sunday, 21 September 2025
SOTA Concert Hall, 5pm

$20
https://tinyurl.com/aowe25

After a 7-year hiatus, The Art of Wind Ensemble (AoWE) returns with renewed passion and purpose!

Once our flagship concert series, AoWE now takes centre stage again, challenging our musicians, inspiring expressive music-making, and captivating audiences with a compelling and diverse repertoire.

This year, AudioImage Wind Ensemble explores wind band works that blend musical depth with stylistic variety, pushing us to grow both individually and as an ensemble. It’s a celebration of artistry, community, and the joy of making music together.

Programme
Fanfare pour précéder La Péri / Paul Dukas
Fourth Symphony / Alfred Reed
Magellan’s Voyage to the Unknown Continent / Masanori Taruya
Tower of Babel / Hayato Hirose
Saga Candida / Bert Appermont

Saturday, 20 September 2025Victoria Concert Hall, 7.30pm$75, $55, $40, $30, $15https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/SOT2538-...
16/09/2025

Saturday, 20 September 2025
Victoria Concert Hall, 7.30pm

$75, $55, $40, $30, $15
https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/SOT2538-1

The Singapore Symphony’s 2025 President’s Young Performers Concert shines the spotlight on saxophonist Dante Tan, clarinetist Chua Jay Roon and multi-award-winning harpist Renee Yadav, three of Singapore’s finest young musicians showcasing their musical finesse in three masterworks from the 20th century. SSO Associate Conductor Rodolfo Barráez champions them from the podium before concluding the programme with Mendelssohn’s effervescent Italian Symphony.

This concert is dedicated to Symphony 924.

FEATURING
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Rodolfo Barráez, Associate Conductor
Dante Tan Yu Jie, saxophone
Chua Jay Roon, clarinet
Renee Yadav, harp

PROGRAMME
TOMASI Saxophone Concerto
NIELSEN Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57
DEBUSSY Danses sacrée et profane for harp and strings
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 “Italian”

The Band Post speaks to Viskamol Chaiwanichsiri on blending Thai soundscapes with contemporary wind music, tracing his j...
08/09/2025

The Band Post speaks to Viskamol Chaiwanichsiri on blending Thai soundscapes with contemporary wind music, tracing his journey from Mahidol to UMKC, and how inspirations, awards, and community initiatives are shaping his voice as one of Asia’s most exciting emerging composers.

"My main inspiration comes from my experience playing in wind bands and my youthful ambition. As Asian musicians trained on Western instruments, we have studied the Western tradition of performance practice. But I wonder what would it be like if the exchange worked the other way around? Many composers in Asia are now having their works performed in Western countries, and perhaps our ambitions are beginning to bear fruit, contributing to this beautiful cultural exchange."

https://thebandpost.com/2025/09/blending-thai-soundscapes-viskamol-chaiwanichsiri/

Friday, 12 September 2025Esplanade Concert Hall, 7.30pmFREEgo.gov.sg/inharmony42Join the SAF Central Band for an unforge...
08/09/2025

Friday, 12 September 2025
Esplanade Concert Hall, 7.30pm

FREE
go.gov.sg/inharmony42

Join the SAF Central Band for an unforgettable evening of music under the direction of our Honorary Guest Conductor Douglas Bostock and Senior Director of Music ME6 Philip Tng.

The programme features works that showcase the breadth and brilliance of the wind orchestra repertoire, such as 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 by Adam Gorb, 𝘓𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘶 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯 by Toshio Mashima, and 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 by Florent Schmitt, with the latter two works celebrating their 25th and 100th anniversaries respectively.

Audiences are also warmly invited to a pre-concert talk at 6.30pm, where we take a closer look at the evening’s programme and celebrate the stories behind the music.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, 7.30pmInstrumental MasterclassesFREEWedesday, 10 September 2025YST ...
08/09/2025

Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, 7.30pm

Instrumental Masterclasses
FREE

Wedesday, 10 September 2025
YST Concert Hall, 7.30pm

Chamber Masterclass
FREE

The Calefax Reed Quintet conduct a series of instrumental masterclasses and chamber masterclass, working with YST students to refine their musical performance. The sessions are open to the public to attend and observe, offering the opportunity to experience the professional expertise of veteran artists as well as the learning process of young musicians up close.

Friday, 12 September 2025
YST Concert Hall, 7.30pm

Recital
$20
https://tinyurl.com/calefax-recital

Dutch wind quintet Calefax returns to YST, bringing to the stage their highly acclaimed virtuosic playing, brilliant arrangements and innovative stage presentation.

Defined as a classical ensemble with a pop mentality, Calefax provides inspiration to young wind players from all over the world who follow in their footsteps. Look forward to an adventurous evening with a programme inspired by 1100 to the present day — including original arrangements and newly commissioned works influenced by world music, jazz and improvisation.

What began in 2005 as a modest blog by two band enthusiasts has grown into a meaningful part of Singapore’s band communi...
06/09/2025

What began in 2005 as a modest blog by two band enthusiasts has grown into a meaningful part of Singapore’s band community. Over the years, Band Fusion has been driven by the same passion that started it all — connecting people, sharing stories, and celebrating the music we love. From those humble beginnings to milestone concerts, and now its 20th anniversary, Band Fusion continues to carry Our Spirit, Our Legacy forward, keeping the band movement alive for the next generation.

https://thebandpost.com/2025/09/band-fusion-20/

Hirokazu Amakasu, conductor of the Kanagawa University Symphonic Band and music director of the Yamamomo Symphonic Band,...
31/08/2025

Hirokazu Amakasu, conductor of the Kanagawa University Symphonic Band and music director of the Yamamomo Symphonic Band, believes in lifelong learning where teaching is also learning. He treasures moments of unity between performers, conductor, and audience, from the Tokyo Olympics to the recent APBDA Conference in Singapore. Rooted in Japan’s tradition of valuing harmony over individuality, he sees music as a bridge that transcends borders.

"Compared to when I was a student 30 years ago, the world has changed dramatically. If, through music, young people can interact, transcend language and culture, and help build a more harmonious world, nothing could make me happier."

https://thebandpost.com/2025/08/hirokazu-amakasu-sound-reflects-the-person/

Malaysian composer Yeo Chow Shern weaves Southeast Asian traditions into the wind band repertoire, blending heritage wit...
29/08/2025

Malaysian composer Yeo Chow Shern weaves Southeast Asian traditions into the wind band repertoire, blending heritage with modern expression. From What is a Tree? to The Winds of Yong Peng, his works reflect culture, nature, and identity. In this interview, he shares his journey, inspirations, and artistic vision.

"At this moment, I would describe my compositional style as a balance between tradition and modernity.... What I hope listeners recognise across my works is a sincerity of expression, where each piece reflects something meaningful, whether drawn from tradition, nature, or everyday life."

https://thebandpost.com/2025/08/voices-of-heritage-yeo-chow-shern/

Sunday, 7 September 2025Esplanade Concert Hall, 2pmFREEhttps://securetix.esplanade.com/esp/booking/bsun0925Embark on an ...
28/08/2025

Sunday, 7 September 2025
Esplanade Concert Hall, 2pm

FREE
https://securetix.esplanade.com/esp/booking/bsun0925

Embark on an adventure with the Crescent Girls’ School Alumni Band and experience Stories in Sound: A Musical Mosaic, where each piece tells a vivid tale through music. Take flight with Amelia, Flight Eternal, inspired by trailblazing aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Sway to nostalgic ’90s music including Japanese Graffiti IV, and walk down old Singapore streets with If There are Seasons《 天冷就回来 》 by Singaporean songwriter Liang Wern F**k.

Don’t miss this exciting musical mosaic of stories, brought to life through sound!

Saturday, 6 September 2025YST Concert Hall, 7.30pm$26https://tinyurl.com/age-of-becomingThe YST Orchestral Institute und...
28/08/2025

Saturday, 6 September 2025
YST Concert Hall, 7.30pm

$26
https://tinyurl.com/age-of-becoming

The YST Orchestral Institute under Principal Conductor Jason Lai traces the outlines of a world in flux — one in which artistic voices wrestle with power, beauty, loss, and human dignity.

PROGRAMME

YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE
with
JASON LAI, conductor

MANUEL DE FALLA
Interlude and Spanish Dance No. 1,
from La Vida Breve

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, “Eroica”

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