Singapore Symphony Orchestra 2019/20 Season Brochure by Singapore Symphony

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Mr Goh Yew Lin Deputy Chair Ms Yong Ying-I Directors Mr Ang Chek Meng Mrs Odile Benjamin Mr Chng Hak-Peng Mr Lionel Choi Mr Warren Fernandez Prof Arnoud De Meyer Mr Heinrich Grafe Ms Liew Wei Li Ms Lim Mei Mr Sanjiv Misra Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao Mr Paul Tan Dr Kelly Tang Mr Yee Chen Fah

S ING A P OR E S Y MP HON Y OR C HE S T R A 2019/20 CONCERT SEASON Our Story / 04 Themes / 12 Concerts / 16 Community Concerts / 46 Our Donors / 48 Tickets & Packages / 60 Index / 70 Victoria Concert Hall: Home of the SSO Esplanade Concert Hall: Performing Home of the SSO Orchestra photography by Lertkiat Chongjirajitra. The information in this publication is correct at press time but the SSO reserves the right to change programmes or artists without prior notice.

WELCOME TO THE 2019/20 SE ASON Our place in the world

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s 2019/20 season brings you both familiar and new music that help us think about Singapore and our place in time and space. The 200th anniversary of 1819 has heightened our community’s sense of time in historical terms, and our sense of space in geographical, cosmic, and cultural terms. Last season, we marked Singapore’s Bicentennial by looking at music from the Age of Discovery, the period of intensive European exploration that had a major impact on our part of the world. In this second half of 2019, we reflect on the significance of Great Britain as a point of origin and destination of travel throughout history, in a set of concerts focused on British Journeys. Our season opening concert highlights two European composers inspired by their travels to London: Haydn and Mozart. In October, we present British music from Bax, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Holst, and give a nod to Scotland (homeland of William Farquhar, Singapore’s first Resident and Commandant) with Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy. For this pair of concerts, we team up with our 2019/20 Artist-in-Residence Rachel Barton Pine under the batons of Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton and Michał Nesterowicz. Our sense of space is framed by our existence as a global city. We look at the Voice of a City through music inspired by and composed in the buzz of cosmopolitan cities in history and in modern times. Masato Suzuki shares the music of Bach, Schumann and Mendelssohn, while Singaporean Kahchun Wong conducts the music of Carl Reinecke and Sergei Rachmaninoff. All five composers were inspired by the knowledge city of Leipzig, a historical centre for law, publishing and music. Paris, still a great global city of the arts today, leads us to composers Berlioz, Saint-Saëns and Franck,

conducted by Andrew Litton. Finally, Hannu Lintu looks at how New York City influenced composers Einojuhani Rautavaaraa and Nico Muhly, and violist Nadia Sirota. Our sense of space also takes on a cosmic dimension when we explore the theme of Nature and the Universe. Nature takes centrestage because we worry about climate change. We bring you the pastoral works of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony and Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony, as well as Tan Dun’s “The Tears of Nature” percussion concerto performed by Martin Grubinger, and Penderecki’s “Winterreise” horn concerto performed by horn legend Radovan Vlatković. On 21 July 1969, Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong became the first manned mission to land on the moon. The SSO marks this world-changing 50th anniversary with a spectacular film: footage of the moon, set to Ravel’s two Daphnis and Chloe suites, and a second film about the aurora borealis. Subsequent concerts present Holst’s The Planets and even Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony. Finally, the Bicentennial brings us back to our sense of cultural space, which we explore from a few perspectives. First, we look at the musical intersections between Europe and Asia, such as the Javanese gamelan motifs in Saint-Saëns’ “Egyptian” piano concerto and representations of Turkish culture in Lully’s and Strauss’s Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Second, we present music by some of the most exciting Asian composers today, including Zhao Lin, Zhou Tian, and Chen Qigang. Finally, we present Singapore compositions and music, including newly-commissioned works from Joyce Koh and Tony Makarome, as well as Kelly Tang’s “Montage” performed with Singaporean Jeremy Monteiro and his trio. Aside from these themes, we continue to offer repertoire for different audiences. For audience less familiar

with classical works, we shine a spotlight on great composers like Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart. We also contrast the 19th-century Romantic composer Robert Schumann against his Russian contemporaries. For explorers of new sounds, we perform contemporary music within and outside our Red Balloon series. Vocal music lovers can enjoy operatic arias from the Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, as well as Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Faure’s magical choral works with the Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir and the Ladies of the Youth Choir under Stephen Layton. We look forward to a season with exciting guest conductors, starting with our Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton, returning guests Thomas Dausgaard, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Yu Long, Hannu Lintu and Hans Graf, as well as new guests Krysztof Penderecki, Jessica Cottis, Richard Tognetti, Mario Venzago and Shi-yeon Sung. We welcome back soloists Tasmin Little, Leonidas Kavakos, Akiko Suwanai, Steven Osborne and Wang Jian, and look forward to the debuts of the Jussen brothers, Seong-jin Cho, Martin Grubinger, Karl-Heinz Schütz, and Wu Man, to name a few. We hope you will join us to find inspiration and time to reflect on yourself, Singapore, and the world this season.

Chng Hak-Peng Chief Executive Officer Singapore Symphony Group

OUR STORY

Orchestral playing at the peak of refinement and beauty Fanfare

YE LIN Second Violin

MICHAEL LOH LOH Associate Associate Principal Principal Second Second Violin Violin MICHAEL

OUR STORY

Since its founding in 1979, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has been Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship orchestra, touching lives through classical music and providing the heartbeat of the cultural scene in the cosmopolitan city-state. In addition to its subscription series concerts, the orchestra is well-loved for its outdoor and community appearances, and its significant role educating the young people of Singapore. The SSO has also earned an international reputation for its orchestral virtuosity, having garnered sterling reviews for its overseas tours and many successful recordings. The SSO makes its performing home at the 1,800-seat state-of-the-art Esplanade Concert Hall. More intimate works and all outreach and community performances take place at the 673-seat Victoria Concert Hall, the home of the SSO. The orchestra performs 100 concerts a year, and its versatile repertoire spans all-time favourites and orchestral masterpieces to exciting cutting-edge premieres. Bridging the musical traditions of East and West, Singaporean and Asian musicians

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and composers are regularly showcased in the concert season. This has been a core of the SSO's programming philosophy from the very beginning under Choo Hoey, who was Music Director from 1979 to 1996. Under the Music Directorship of Lan Shui from 1997 to January 2019, the SSO has performed in Europe, Asia and the United States. In May 2016 the SSO was invited to perform at the Dresden Music Festival and the Prague Spring International Music Festival. This successful five-city tour of Germany and Prague also included the SSO’s return to the Berlin Philharmonie after six years. In 2014 the SSO’s debut at the 120th BBC Proms in London received critical acclaim in the major UK newspapers The Guardian and Telegraph. The SSO has also performed in China on multiple occasions. Notable SSO releases under BIS include a Rachmaninov series, a “Seascapes” album, two Debussy discs “La Mer” and “Jeux”, and the first-ever cycle of Tcherepnin’s piano concertos and symphonies. The SSO has also collaborated with such great artists as Lorin Maazel, Charles Dutoit, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Neeme Järvi, Gustavo Dudamel, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Diana Damrau, Martha Argerich, Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, Janine Jansen, Leonidas Kavakos and Gil Shaham. The SSO is part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also manages the Singapore Symphony Choruses, and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra. The mission of the Group is to create memorable shared experiences with music. Through the SSO and its affiliated performing groups, we spread the love for music, nurture talent, and enrich Singapore’s diverse communities.

WANG DANDAN Viola

JIN TA Principal Flute

OUR STORY

ZHANG SI JING Second Violin CHRISTIAN SCHIÃ&#x2DC;LER Principal Timpani 07

THE ORCHESTR A

JOSHUA TAN Associate Conductor

ANDREW LITTON Principal Guest Conductor

CHOO HOEY Conductor Emeritus

FIRST VIOLIN Lynnette Seah1 Co-Concertmaster Kong Zhao Hui* Associate Concertmaster Chan Yoong-Han Fixed Chair Cao Can* Chen Da Wei Duan Yu Ling Foo Say Ming Gu Wen Li Jin Li Cindy Lee Karen Tan William Tan Wei Zhe

LAN SHUI Conductor Laureate

EUDENICE PALARUAN Choral Director

WONG LAI FOON Choirmaster (Children & Youth)

SECOND VIOLIN Michael Loh Associate Principal Hai-Won Kwok Fixed Chair Nikolai Koval* Chikako Sasaki* Margit Saur Shao Tao Tao Wu Man Yun* Xu Jue Yi* Ye Lin* Yeo Teow Meng Yin Shu Zhan* Zhang Si Jing* Zhao Tian* VIOLA Zhang Manchin Principal Guan Qi Associate Principal Gu Bing Jie* Fixed Chair Marietta Ku Luo Biao Julia Park Shui Bing Janice Tsai Wang Dandan Yang Shi Li

CELLO Ng Pei-Sian Principal Yu Jing Associate Principal Guo Hao Fixed Chair Chan Wei Shing Song Woon Teng Wang Yan Wang Zihao* Wu Dai Dai Zhao Yu Er DOUBLE BASS Yang Zheng Yi Associate Principal Karen Yeo Fixed Chair Olga Alexandrova Jacek Mirucki Guennadi Mouzyka Wang Xu

FLUTE Jin Ta Principal Evgueni Brokmiller Associate Principal Roberto Alvarez Miao Shanshan PICCOLO Roberto Alvarez Assistant Principal OBOE Rachel Walker Principal Pan Yun Associate Principal Carolyn Hollier Elaine Yeo COR ANGLAIS Elaine Yeo Associate Principal CLARINET Ma Yue Principal Li Xin Associate Principal Liu Yoko Tang Xiao Ping

BASS CLARINET Tang Xiao Ping Assistant Principal

BASS TROMBONE Wang Wei Assistant Principal

BASSOON Wang Xiaoke Principal Liu Chang Associate Principal Christoph Wichert Zhao Ying Xue

TIMPANI Christian SchiĂ¸ler Principal Jonathan Fox Associate Principal PERCUSSION Jonathan Fox Principal Mark Suter Associate Principal Lim Meng Keh Zhu Zheng Yi

CONTRA BASSOON Zhao Ying Xue Assistant Principal HORN Han Chang Chou Principal Gao Jian Associate Principal Jamie Hersch Associate Principal Marc-Antoine Robillard Associate Principal Hoang Van Hoc TRUMPET Jon Paul Dante Principal David Smith Associate Principal Lau Wen Rong Sergey Tyuteykin TROMBONE Allen Meek Principal Damian Patti Associate Principal Samuel Armstrong

HARP Gulnara Mashurova Principal 1

Lynnette Seah performs on a J.B. Guadagnini of Milan, c. 1750, donated by the National Arts Council, Singapore, with the support of Far East Organization and Lee Foundation.

* With deep appreciation to the Rin Collection for their generous loan of string instruments Musicians listed alphabetically rotate their seats on a per programme basis.

2019/20 SE ASON THEMES

British Journeys We begin this season by reflecting on the bicentennial of modern Singapore, which we marked in the previous season with music from the European Age of Discovery. This season, we look at Great Britain and the sea-faring journeys that started and ended there – from the works of European musicians who were inspired by their travels to London and Scotland, to those of British composers in the 19th to early 20th century writing about their travels and the world around them.

STEVEN OSBORNE PLAYS MOZART 25 & 26 JULY 2019

SCOTTISH FANTASY • RACHEL BARTON PINE 26 OCTOBER 2019

ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO & ENIGMA VARIATIONS 1 NOVEMBER 2019

AKIKO SUWANAI PLAYS MOZART 28 & 29 NOVEMBER 2019

PHILIPPE QUINT • THE RED VIOLIN 5 MARCH 2020

2019/20 SE ASON THEMES

Voice of A City Our centuries of history give a country many things to reflect on. For us, we look at how the arts – music specifically – is a vital influence in the formation of a city’s cultural soul. In addition to the music of Singapore at our annual National Day Concert, we explore music inspired by such great global cities as Leipzig, Dresden, Rome, and Manhattan.

SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT 10 AUGUST 2019 6 SEPTEMBER 2019

KAHCHUN WONG & KARL-HEINZ SCHÜTZ 19 OCTOBER 2019

NADIA SIROTA • NICO MUHLY VIOLA CONCERTO 1 MAY 2020

THEMES

MASATO SUZUKI – INSPIRED BY LEIPZIG

2019/20 SE ASON THEMES

Nature & The Universe The urgency of climate change spurs us to know more about nature and our world. The mysteries, profound logic and longing to connect with the greater universe is the aspiration of all great cultures, and few mediums express the indefinable like music does. Nature, space, the celestial, the divine, and even magic – our appreciation of such phenomena is indistinguishable in many ways from our appreciation of music.

RED BALLOON SERIES: MOONRISE AND AURORA 30 AUGUST 2019

CHORUS OF THE PLANETS 8 NOVEMBER 2019

THE JUSSEN BROTHERS PLAY MOZART 22 & 23 NOVEMBER 2019

SSO POPS: THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS 19 & 20 DECEMBER 2019

MARTIN GRUBINGER • THE TEARS OF NATURE 29 FEBRUARY 2020

RED BALLOON SERIES: PENDERECKI CONDUCTS PENDERECKI 8 MAY 2020

CONCERT E X TR AS

Beyond the ticket: make the most out of your concert experience. Come join us for our series of fringe events designed to help you enjoy the music even more!

OPEN REHEARSALS

PRE-CONCERT TALKS Discover new insights into the music you are about to hear in the concert hall. Let our specialist speakers enrich your experience in the world of classical music. Pre-Concert Talks are held from 6.30pm to 7pm. Open to public.

CONCERT E X TR AS

That amazing concert you just watched is the result of several rehearsals and a lot of hard work. Open rehearsals offer a behind-the-scenes perspective of how the conductor shapes every note and phrase with the orchestra, and how the individual sections come together as a harmonious whole. Open to public.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS Autograph sessions are arranged for selected SSO concerts, to allow you the opportunity to meet the performers and offer your compliments. View our schedule of autograph sessions on www.sso.org.sg.

“Steven Osborne’s power over the hall was absolute… the atmosphere was spellbound.” RPS Instrumentalist of the Year 2013

25 & 26 JULY 2019 THU & FRI, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / BRITISH JOURNEYS

STEVEN OSBORNE PLAYS MOZART STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN The prolific and award-winning pianist Steven Osborne, “one of Britain’s most treasured musicians”, plays Mozart’s charming Piano Concerto No. 12, a standout work of lyrical peace and effusive melody. We welcome back Maestro Carlos Kalmar in our season-opener of vibrant classics, interspaced by the heavenly invocation of American composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s Musica celestis. Rossini Overture to The Silken Ladder Mozart Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K.414 Kernis Musica celestis Haydn Symphony No. 98 in B-flat major

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio 16

Carlos Kalmar, conductor Steven Osborne, piano

1 & 2 AUGUST 2019 THU & FRI, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

10 AUGUST 2019 SAT, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

KERSON LEONG PLAYS SCHUMANN SPIRIT OF THE VIOLIN

VOICE OF A CITY

SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT THIS IS HOME, TRULY

Just 22 and already taking the music world by storm, Canadian violinist Kerson Leong’s fast-rising career has seen him play in the world’s leading venues, from Carnegie to Wigmore. He makes his Singapore debut with one of Schumann’s final compositions, the Violin Concerto – lost to the music world for over 80 years, whose recovery was shrouded in ghostly mysteries and intrigue.

Celebrate Singapore’s National Day in this allSingaporean showcase of homegrown musical flair. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Singapore Symphony Chorus directed by conductor Joshua Tan, for a jubilant evening of familiar favourites and new inspirations. This is home, truly, and our music will tell us so.

Schumann Violin Concerto in D minor Schubert Symphony No. 1 in D major, D.82 Hannu Lintu, conductor Kerson Leong, violin

“Canada’s next great violinist”

Ludwig van Toronto on Kerson Leong

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Hospitality Suite (1 AUG) 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio (2 AUG)

CONCERTS

Joshua Tan, conductor Jeremy Monteiro, piano Tama Goh, drum Christy Smith, bass Samuel Phua, saxophone Nawaz Mirajkar, tabla Akilesh VMS, mridangam Joanna Dong, jazz vocalist Singapore Symphony Chorus

Haydn Symphony No. 88 in G major

30 AUGUST 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

15 AUGUST 2019 THU, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

WANG JIAN • FLOWING SLEEVES BRUSH. LIFT. REFLECT. DANCE. NATURE & THE UNIVERSE

Brush. Lift. Reflect. Dance. Words that infuse Flowing Sleeves, an expressive cello concerto inspired by Chinese operatic dance, written by American-Chinese composer Zhou Tian in collaboration with renowned cellist Wang Jian. Upand-coming Australian-British conductor Jessica Cottis directs this Singapore premiere, a new work by Singaporean composer Joyce Koh as well as Dvořák’s tuneful and optimistic Eighth Symphony. Joyce Koh New work to be announced

MOONRISE AND AURORA A FILM AND MUSIC EXPERIENCE

SSO COMMISSION

Zhou Tian Cello Concerto “Flowing Sleeves”

Wondrous is the bright, the moonrise, the northern light. Step into a marvellous conjunction of film and music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon-landing. Astronomer, experimental photographer, science educator and visual artist José Francisco Salgado, well-known for combining science and symphony, is our guest presenter in his two films Moonrise and the Aurora Triptych. An aweinspiring experience not to be missed.

Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 Jessica Cottis, conductor Wang Jian, cello

“Cool, contained, super-articulate and engaging”

Robin Fountain, conductor José Francisco Salgado, presenter

The Herald on Jessica Cottis

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade 18

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

Aurora Triptych, a 3-part film by José Salgado (with live music by John Estacio: Solaris, Borealis and Wondrous Light)

CONCERTS

Moonrise, a film by Jose Salgado (with live music from Ravel’s Daphnis & Chloe)

1 SEPTEMBER 2019 SUN, 11AM & 2PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL FAMILY CONCERT

PETER AND THE WOLF IN HOLLYWOOD Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood is a refreshing retelling of the classic children’s musical tale by Prokofiev, transported to modern-day Los Angeles – and now at the Esplanade with a big screen! It all begins when the wolf escapes from the zoo, in a prequel unique to this version. Peter is soon swept up in an exciting adventure involving a giant robot, a whirlwind helicopter chase, and of course, the hunt for the wolf! Joshua Tan, conductor This is a live orchestra concert presentation with film. Recommended for ages 4 and above. No admission for infants-in-arms. No admission without a ticket.

6 SEPTEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

13 SEPTEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / VOICE OF A CITY

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

MASATO SUZUKI – INSPIRED BY LEIPZIG HATS OFF, GENTLEMEN! A GENIUS

STEPHEN HOUGH • EGYPTIAN PIANO CONCERTO FRENCH CONNECTIONS

Eminent Japanese conductor-composerharpsichordist-organist Masato Suzuki leads a multi-composer programme, all linked to Leipzig, great city of western classical music. Singaporebased pianist Albert Tiu stars in not one but two soloist showcases expounding Schumann’s irrepressible Romantic spirit and Chopin’s youthful poetry.

Chopin Variations on “Là ci darem la mano”

We welcome the return of a familiar friend of the SSO: the distinguished British pianist Stephen Hough in Saint-Saëns’s picturesque Egyptian Piano Concerto. This all-French programme directed by SSO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton also features a rare opportunity to hear one of the finest examples of symphonic tradition from the hands of the French - the shimmering majesty of César Franck’s only symphony.

Bach (orch. Masato Suzuki) Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein

Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture

Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5, Op. 107 “Reformation”

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 “Egyptian”

Masato Suzuki, conductor Albert Tiu, piano

Franck Symphony in D minor

Bach (orch. Stokowski) Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV 565

Schumann Introduction & Allegro appassionato for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 92

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade 20

Andrew Litton, conductor Stephen Hough, piano

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

27 SEPTEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

“The most perfect piano playing conceivable.” The Guardian on Stephen Hough

The young but already international award-winning Singaporean guitarist Kevin Loh was talent-scouted by The Yehudi Menuhin School via his YouTube Channel when he was only 12 and subsequently awarded a grant by The Rolling Stones to study at the prestigious music school. Since then, his extraordinary musicality has won him numerous international accolades and invitations to perform around the world. The PYPC 2019 presents Kevin Loh in the guitar favourite, the Concerto de Aranjuez. Mendelssohn The Fair Melusina Overture, Op. 32 Rodrigo Concerto de Aranjuez Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 132

Joshua Tan, conductor Kevin Loh, guitar

CONCERTS

PRESIDENT'S YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT SPANISH ROMANCE

Supported by

3 OCTOBER 2019 THU, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SSO GALA In association with the Opening of the 2019 Voilah! Festival

VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY & GAUTIER CAPUÇON ROMANTIC SPIRITS The dark poetry of Schumann’s Manfred Overture, the impassioned Cello Concerto and the fiery heart of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. The internationally celebrated master conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy returns in an unmissable pairing with the illustrious French cellist Gautier Capuçon in this concert of arch-Romantic fervour. Schumann Manfred Overture Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36 Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor Gautier Capuçon, cello

“Among the constellation of young cellists, Gautier Capuçon shines brightly...”

The Telegraph

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade 22

11 & 12 OCTOBER 2019 FRI & SAT, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

19 OCTOBER 2019 SAT, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

FOLLOW THE LEADER • RICHARD TOGNETTI TUNES FULL OF STRINGS

Richard Tognetti is Artistic Director and Leader of the superlative Australian Chamber Orchestra. In this unique programme, he stars as both violin soloist and conductor in a kaleidoscopic myriad of French inspirations which he has arranged for solo violin and strings, before directing Mozart’s magnificent Jupiter Symphony from the first chair. Debussy (arr. Tognetti) The Girl with the Flaxen Hair The Interrupted Serenade

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / VOICE OF A CITY

Ravel (arr. Grainger) The Valley of Bells Ravel (arr. Tognetti) Blues and Perpetuum mobile, from Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 “Jupiter”

Richard Tognetti, lead violin

The Vienna Philharmonic’s Principal Flute, Karl-Heinz Schütz, is our remarkable soloist in the beautiful Flute Concerto by 19th century German composer Carl Reinecke. Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong continues to make great strides internationally, as Chief Conductor of the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Germany, and debuting with such illustrious names as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and St Petersburg Symphony Orchestras. Kahchun returns to Singapore to conduct the glowing beauty of Rachmaninoff’s grand Second Symphony. Carl Reinecke Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283 Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Kahchun Wong, conductor Karl-Heinz Schütz, flute

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio

OPEN REHEARSAL 19 OCT 2019, 10am-12.30pm PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

CONCERTS

KAHCHUN WONG & KARL-HEINZ SCHÜTZ HOPE AND REDEMPTION

Ravel (arr. Tognetti) Two Hebrew Melodies

26 OCTOBER 2019 SAT, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / BRITISH JOURNEYS

SCOTTISH FANTASY • RACHEL BARTON PINE WINDSWEPT BEAUTY, SUNSET NOSTALGIA Gliding over forbearing seas, the swell of steadfast waves, myth and monument withstanding time – and Tintagel rises from the cliffs. This all-British programme of soul-stirring music stars the versatile and inspiring violinist Rachel Barton Pine, SSO's Artist-in-Residence in 2019/20, in the ever-popular Scottish Fantasy by Bruch, concluding with the hushed and heartfelt beauty of Vaughan Williams’ Fifth Symphony. Bax Tintagel Bruch Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 5 in D major

Michał Nesterowicz, conductor Rachel Barton Pine, violin ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

1 NOVEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / BRITISH JOURNEYS

ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO & ENIGMA VARIATIONS TO MY FRIENDS PICTURED WITHIN

R ACHEL BARTON PINE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Pine will also give a talk in the YST Forum Series on 29 October.

Elgar Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Andrew Litton, conductor Rachel Barton Pine, violin

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

CONCERTS

We are delighted to collaborate with Rachel Barton Pine in the 2019/20 season. As part of her residency, Pine will also share the stage with SSO musicians in VCHPresents Excite!: Shredding with a String Quartet on 27 October. Ticketing details will be announced at a later date.

“Herein is enshrined the soul of…” is the mysterious dedication inscribed in the score of Elgar’s formidable Violin Concerto. The remarkable Rachel Barton Pine tackles the great 20th century British composer’s virtuoso showpiece. American maestro Andrew Litton follows up with one of the crown jewels of classical music, the Enigma Variations, whose noble heart within lies the sublime “Nimrod”.

“An exciting, boundary-defying performer – Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.” The Washington Post Sponsored by

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade 25

8 NOVEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / NATURE & THE UNIVERSE

CHORUS OF THE PLANETS HARMONIES OF THE UNIVERSE A pre-cursor to his Ninth Symphony, Beethoven’s sparkling 1808 Choral Fantasy for piano, vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra is a poetic tribute to the divine power of music. We are joined by Malaysian piano wunderkind Tengku Irfan in this sunlit gem. Ascend beyond the firmaments in Holst’s universally loved classic, The Planets, an awe-inspiring orchestral extravaganza that’s a guaranteed eye-opening experience for any listener. Barber Symphony No. 1 in One Movement Beethoven Choral Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80 Holst The Planets, Op. 32 Andrew Litton, conductor Tengku Irfan, piano Ee Ping, soprano Jessica Chen, soprano Rebecca Chellappah, mezzo-soprano Long Long, tenor Jonathan Tay, tenor William Lim, baritone Singapore Symphony Chorus & Youth Choir

Sponsored by

OPEN REHEARSAL 10am - 12.30pm PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

5 MARCH 2020 THU, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

13 MARCH 2020 FRI, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / BRITISH JOURNEYS

PHILIPPE QUINT • THE RED VIOLIN A JOURNEY ACROSS TIME AND MUSIC The now classic 1998 film The Red Violin traces the life of a magnificent, haunted violin in a tale spanning over 300 years. Our storyteller in this concert is the much-lauded Russian-American violinist Philippe Quint, “a fiddle virtuoso whose many awards are fully justified by the brilliance of his playing.” (Chicago Tribune). Completing the programme, the SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton contrasts Bernstein’s vibrant Candide Overture to the brooding strains and defiant turmoil of Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony.

THE GENTEEL HORN OF MR HAN MUSIC FOR A WHILE

Bernstein Candide Overture

You are cordially invited to savour Mozart’s elegant Horn Concerto No. 2, presented by our Principal Horn, Han Chang-Chou in this 80-minute concert without intermission. Accompanying this fine work: the courtly dances and genteel musings of French Baroque master Jean-Baptiste Lully and orchestral dramatist extraordinaire Richard Strauss, each taking their turns casting the wry humour in Molière’s satire on social pipe dreams.

Corigliano The Red Violin, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93

Andrew Litton, conductor Philippe Quint, violin

Lully Overture and Dances from Le Bourgeois gentilhomme Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, K.417 R. Strauss Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, Op. 60 Darrell Ang, conductor Han Chang-Chou, horn

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PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio

FAMILY CONCERT

JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

Join conductor and host Jessica Gethin on a Journey Around the World with the orchestra. As the audience, you will explore soundscapes of music from across the globe. Who knows what will come first! This interactive show celebrates the beauty of cultural diversity, uniting people through the language of music. Jessica Gethin, conductor

Recommended for ages 4 and above. No admission for infants-in-arms. No admission without a ticket.

CONCERTS

21 & 22 MARCH 2020 SAT, 2PM & 4PM | SUN, 2PM VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

27 & 28 MARCH 2020 FRI & SAT, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

3 APRIL 2020 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

FAURÉ: CANTIQUE ET REQUIEM ETERNAL REST TO BROADWAY, WITH LOVE MUSICALS AND MEMORIES

One of the foremost choral conductors today, Stephen Layton brings you an evocative lineup of two ethereal classics by Fauré. They surround a brief but poignant pairing of Britten’s playful Simple Symphony, and Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s threnody of sorrow for the English composer. A fascinating programme of inspiration, hope, respite and consolation.

Come on along and listen to the glorious songs from Broadway! The Singapore Symphony Orchestra performs unforgettable melodies from your favourite musicals from the Great White Way, including the absolute best music from The Sound of Music, The King and I, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, amongst others. Be charmed at an exuberant evening filled with great overtures, show stopping ballads, finger snapping, toe-tapping tunes and thrilling 11 o’clock numbers performed by distinguished vocalists coupled with the lush sound of a full symphonic orchestra.

Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 Britten Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Pärt Cantus in memory of Benjamin Britten

Gerard Salonga, conductor

Fauré Requiem in D minor, Op. 48

Stephen Layton, conductor Jassy Husk, soprano Zhou Zhengzhong, baritone Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir & Ladies of the Youth Choir

OPEN REHEARSAL 26 MAR 2020, 7.30pm-10.15pm PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio 40 36

23 APRIL 2020 THU, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

1 MAY 2020 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT / VOICE OF A CITY

NADIA SIROTA • NICO MUHLY VIOLA CONCERTO A WINDOW ON THE INFINITE

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT

CELLO ESCAPADES A HAPPY EXCURSION

Rautavaara Manhattan Trilogy

Not one but two concertos fill this musical itinerary starring well-known Singapore-based cellist Qin Li-Wei – and in each trip, paired with a partner. In the eccentric escapades of Don Quixote, the cello hero is accompanied by his sidekick on viola. More unconventional is Zhao Lin’s A Happy Excursion《逍遥游》, a poetic tour for cello and pipa (Chinese traditional lute) commissioned by the Beijing International Music Festival, which was founded by our distinguished guest conductor Yu Long.

Nico Muhly Viola Concerto Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120

Hannu Lintu, conductor Nadia Sirota, viola

Chen Qigang The Five Elements《五行》

Yu Long, conductor Qin Li-Wei, cello Wu Man, pipa PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | library@esplanade

Zhao Lin A Happy Excursion《逍遥游》– Double concerto for Cello and Pipa R. Strauss Don Quixote, Op. 35

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Pioneering violist Nadia Sirota and composer Nico Muhly both belong to the trailblazing Icelandic record collective, Bedroom Community – “a lightning rod at the juncture where the ambition of classical music meets the aesthetics of indie music.” (Pitchfork). Muhly’s Viola Concerto (2014), written for and dedicated to Nadia, is a spellbinding work whose roots began in their student days at The Juilliard. The Manhattan connection continues through another alumnus, the venerated Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016), who wrote the mesmerising Manhattan Trilogy for the school’s centenary.

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | Esplanade Concert Hall Stalls Foyer

8 MAY 2020 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

NATURE & THE UNIVERSE

PENDERECKI CONDUCTS PENDERECKI LIVING LEGENDS Two living legends ‘live’ in Singapore: Poland’s greatest living composer, Krysztof Penderecki (b.1933) conducts the SSO in his own compositions, while horn legend Radovan Vlatković takes on the solo for the composer’s dazzling Horn Concerto. Known for his ingenious scoring, dark orchestral timbres, wild terror and neo-Romantic mysticism that has influenced many contemporary film composers, this is a rare opportunity to watch Penderecki impart his musical wisdom in person. Penderecki “Adagio” from Symphony No. 3 Horn Concerto “Winterreise” Symphony No. 2

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm library@esplanade

Krysztof Penderecki, conductor Radovan Vlatković, horn

“Spellbinding sonic art” The Artsdesk on Seong-Jin Cho

20 & 21 MAY 2020 WED & THU, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

SSO GALA

SEONG-JIN CHO PLAYING WITH FIRE CONCERTS

The fast-rising young South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, previously seen at his sold-out Singapore International Piano Festival debut in 2018, returns to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a vivacious work of Mozartian charm and brilliance. Fellow South Korean Shiyeon Sung, the first woman to win first prize in the Sir Georg Solti International Conductors' Competition, conducts. Beethoven Prometheus Overture Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

Shiyeon Sung, conductor Seong-Jin Cho, piano

PRE-CONCERT TALK 6.30pm | VCH Music Studio 39

23 & 24 MAY 2020 SAT & SUN, 2PM & 4PM VICTORIA CONCERT HALL FAMILY CONCERT

Join the SSO for an amazing musical adventure like no other and discover the fun and fantastic world of the orchestra and its different instruments! Now into its 17th year, the SSO Babiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Proms promises to be an hour of great fun and entertainment for parents and children alike.

This concert is presented by Willow Arts. Ticketing details to be announced at a later date.

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LUNCHTIME CONCERT @ VCH Joshua Tan, conductor

*** 12 MARCH 2020 THU, 12.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

LUNCHTIME CONCERT @ VCH Darrell Ang, conductor

FREE CONCERTS 18 JULY 2019 THU, 7.30PM

NORTHWEST SINGAPORE: MPC@ KHATIB Joshua Tan, conductor

** * 19 JULY 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | AGAPE CONCERT HALL

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** * 14 MARCH 2020 SAT, 7.30PM | WEST REPERTORY AUDITORIUM, LEVEL 7

SOUTHWEST SINGAPORE: ITE COLLEGE WEST Darrell Ang, conductor

FREE CONCERTS 21 JULY 2019 SUN, 6PM SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

SPH GIFT OF MUSIC SERIES

THE STRAITS TIMES CONCERT IN THE GARDENS Joshua Tan, conductor

*** 15 MARCH 2020 SUN, 6.30PM | THE MEADOW

Darrell Ang, conductor

*** 10 MAY 2020 SUN, 6PM SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

SSO MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY CONCERT Joshua Tan, conductor

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SSO 40TH ANNIVERSARY APPE AL A STANDING OVATION TO OUR DONORS Our story began four decades ago when we played our first concert in January 1979. This journey would not have been possible without patrons who believe in sharing the gift of music. Thank you for your generosity.

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SSO MORE THAN JUST CONCERTS Nothing gets us more excited than hearing the words, “This is my first classical concert.” The person may be a young child or a working adult, a beneficiary from a charity or a donor who wants to get to know the orchestra. Whenever someone catches our performances for the first time, we are reminded of our mission – to spread the love for music. Sharing music is not just about filling seats. We also want to nurture talent and enrich our diverse communities. We organise public events like talks, open rehearsals and workshops, and give specialised music training to aspiring young musicians. This is why each year around 45,000 people get to catch our concerts outside of concert halls – at venues like public parks and schools halls. It is also why we set up the Young Symphony Explorers initiative – to spark the love of music in young people. Everyone should get to experience the thrill of a live symphony performance.

OUR DONORS

SSO’s Young Symphony Explorers is one of our initiatives to spark the love of music in our youth. Your donation helps us extend free or heavily discounted tickets to young concertgoers who otherwise may not have access to our performances.

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READY TO MAKE A GIFT? Quality programmes require time and money. Every dollar can go a long way – to fund our outreach to those with lesser means. Help us grow an outstanding national orchestra, for audiences as well as future musicians of Singapore. You can make a bank donation to: SINGAPORE SYMPHONIA COMPANY LIMITED ACCOUNT NUMBER: 302 - 313 - 339 - 1 BANK NAME: UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED Please inform us of your fund transfer at www.sso.org.sg/donate, where you can also make a donation via credit card.

For cheque donations, please make them out to SINGAPORE SYMPHONY GROUP, and mail to: DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS SINGAPORE SYMPHONY GROUP 80 BENCOOLEN STREET NAFA TOWER BLOCK #08–01 SINGAPORE 189655

For donor benefits, please refer to pages 52 and 53. The SSO is a charity and an Institute of Public Character. The IPC status gives SSO donors attractive tax benefits, with taxable income deductions of 2.5 times the donated amount.

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2019 BENEFIT DINNER DONORS Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who gave through the 2019 Benefit Dinner.

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Special thanks to Goh Yew Lin, FICOFI, Lim Ming San, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, Valrhona Far East, Singapore Office, Chef Massimo Pasquarelli, Chef Vincent Bourdin This list is accurate as of 27 March 2019. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to donors whose names were inadvertently left out at print time.

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NEW THIS SEASON PATRON BENEFITS Our donors are precious to us. As a valued patron of the SSO, you will receive many benefits. If you would like to make a gift towards your orchestra today, please visit www.sso.org.sg/donate, write to us at director_development@sso.org.sg or talk to us at +65 6663 4251.

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COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO THE FOLLOWING CONCERT TYPES: 1. Subscription or Chamber Concerts 2. SSO Gala Concerts, Annual Christmas Concerts, or POPS Concerts 3. SSO Special Gala Concerts

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CORPORATE PATRON BENEFITS Starting this concert season, we are introducing a new Corporate Patron recognition scheme that caters to the changing needs of corporate philanthropy. Our concerts provide classy entertainment and prestigious branding opportunities. Increase your name recognition among an influential and growing audience. Corporate Patron packages begin at $30,000. Benefits include: 1. Tax Benefits 2. Patron of the Arts Nomination 3. Acknowledgement - Public acknowledgment in SSO concert booklets and website - Public acknowledgement on Donor Recognition Wall situated at Victoria Concert Hall (Home of the SSO) 4. Complimentary tickets 6. Discounts for ALL SSG concerts 7. Invitations to special events (e.g., rehearsals, receptions, meet-the-musicians sessions)

For more details, please contact Chelsea Zhao at +65 6663 4251, or write to director_development@sso.org.sg. * The benefits above do not apply to supporters who give through an event.

OUR DONORS

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SING APORE SYMPHONY CHORUSES Established from 1980, the Singapore Symphony Choruses consist of members from diverse ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Regularly sharing the stage with the SSO, the choruses record and tour with the orchestra, and give their own performances in Singapore and abroad. Repertoire for the respective choruses straddle musical worlds and styles, ranging from orchestral masterpieces to a cappella favourites, and spanning the Renaissance to contemporary 21st century music. Through holistic choral training that nurtures artistic growth and personal development, the youthoriented choirs also aim to enrich and advance young singers.

WWW.SSO.ORG.SG/CHORUS

Singapore Symphony Chorus Since its first performance on 13 June 1980 under the direction of then SSO Music Director Choo Hoey, the 85-strong Singapore Symphony Chorus has become one of the finest symphony choruses in the region. The chorus has performed under the baton of renowned conductors Peter Erdei, Eric Ericsson, John Nelson, Okko Kamu, Lan Shui, Lim Yau, Masaaki Suzuki and most recently, Sofi Jeannin in the SSO Baroque Festival in 54

2018. Having amassed a wide repertoire, the SSC has performed such works as Rachmaninov’s The Bells, Tippett’s A Child of Our Time, Macmillan’s Seven Last Words from the Cross, Arvo Pärt’s Te Deum, Britten’s War Requiem, and Bach’s St John Passion, amongst many others. EUDENICE PALARUAN CHORAL DIRECTOR SHANE THIO REHEARSAL PIANIST

The Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir is proud to have Mr Christopher Ho and Mrs Rosy Ho as its Principal Champion.

Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir Formed in 2006, the Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir has established itself as the leading children’s choir in Singapore. With over 200 members aged 9 to 18, the choir enriches young singers through holistic choral training that nurtures artistic growth and personal development. The children’s choir has performed great choral masterpieces with the SSO and with distinguished conductors such as Lim Yau, Claus Peter Flor, Sofi Jeannin, François-Xavier Roth and Julie Desbordes. It has toured and performed at the Philharmonie de Paris in collaboration with Maîtrise de Radio France, as well as at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in Kuala Lumpur with the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in concert. In Singapore, the choir has an active performing calendar. It has sung at the Istana, shared the stage with critically acclaimed The King's Singer, and most recently presented at the 33rd ASEAN Summit. The choir actively commissions and performs works by Singaporean composers Darius Lim, Zechariah Goh, and Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang, amongst many others. The choir has released their first recording, And I’ll Sing Once More. WONG LAI FOON CHOIRMASTER GABRIEL HOE REHEARSAL PIANIST

SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHORUS

SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT 10 AUGUST 2019 SAT, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHOIR

THE SSCC EXPERIENCE * 9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2019 MON & TUE, 9AM - 6PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHORUS

THE SSC AFFAIR* [ NEW! ] 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 SAT, 9AM - 9PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL Full-day masterclasses capped by a performance at the iconic Victoria Concert Hall. Open to all with choral experience.

SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHOIR

SSCC AUDITIONS 29 SEPTEMBER 2019 SUN, FROM 10AM

* Please note that repertoire for The SSCC Experience and The SSC Affair may include some liturgical works.

SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHORUS & YOUTH CHOIR

CHORUS OF THE PLANETS 8 NOVEMBER 2019 FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

Singapore Symphony Youth Choir Comprised of Singapore’s finest young choristers aged 17 to 28, the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir is an energetic ensemble inaugurated in 2016 to complement the SSO with a chorus of vibrant voices.

SSO CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE ESPLANADE 12 & 13 DECEMBER 2019 THU & FRI, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

Exploring the best of musical worlds and styles, the youth choir has performed Scriabin’s Prometheus, Puccini’s La Bohème, as well as recorded Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances and Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. In 2017, it also toured with the SSC and SSO, presenting Brahms’ Shicksalslied at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in Kuala Lumpur.

SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHOIR & L ADIES OF THE YOUTH CHOIR

In the 2018/2019 season, the youth choir performed independently for the first time, under the baton of esteemed conductor Eimear Noone.

BETWEEN THE LINES

WONG LAI FOON CHOIRMASTER EVELYN HANDRISANTO REHEARSAL PIANIST

SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHORUSES

FAURÉ: CANTIQUE ET REQUIEM 27 & 28 MARCH 2020 FRI & SAT, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL SINGAPORE SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S & YOUTH CHOIRS

30 MAY 2020 SAT, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

SING APORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTR A

Through the playing of orchestral classical music, we nurture future generations of musicians and build a vibrant music community for Singapore. A leading orchestra dedicated to the training of young orchestral musicians, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) occupies a special place in Singapore’s music community. SNYO alumni have gone on to become full-time musicians in Singapore and with orchestras around world. Many are also educating the next generation of musicians and playing significant roles in the growth of Singapore’s vibrant cultural scene. The Orchestra’s roots can be traced to the early 20th century before moving within the purview of Ministry of Education in 1980. In 2015, SNYO became part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which manages the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The SNYO currently comprises over 180 talented young musicians aged 10 to 21, representing more than 60 schools across Singapore. Consisting of two orchestras – the main orchestra and a junior training orchestra, the SNYO boasts a distinctive music talent development programme where members receive tutoring from professionals, including those from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Recognised by the Ministry of

Education as a National Project of Excellence, and entry into the SNYO is by a rigorous audition process. Over the years, the SNYO has performed in concert venues and music festivals across Australia, Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. The 2018/2019 season included performances featuring trumpeter Pacho Flores at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, the Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and a side-by-side concert with the SSO featuring violinist Ray Chen at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore. JOSHUA TAN PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR LIN JUAN ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR PETER STARK PRINCIPAL GUEST CONDUCTOR

SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTR A

19 JUNE 2019 WED, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL 30 NOVEMBER 2019 SAT, 7.30PM | ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL 18 MARCH 2020 WED, 7.30PM | VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

COMMIT TEES

NOMINATING AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr Goh Yew Lin (Chair) Prof Arnoud De Meyer Mr Paul Tan Ms Yong Ying-I HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Ms Yong Ying-I (Chair) Prof Arnoud De Meyer Mr Yee Chen Fah Dr Kelly Tang ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE Mr Goh Yew Lin (Chair) Mr David Goh Mr Sanjiv Misra AUDIT COMMITTEE Mr Yee Chen Fah (Chair) Mr Heinrich Grafe Ms Lim Mei SNYO COMMITTEE Ms Liew Wei Li (Chair) Mr Ang Chek Meng Ms Vivien Goh Dr Kee Kirk Chin Mrs Valarie Wilson

SSO COUNCIL Prof Cham Tao Soon (Honorary Chair) Mr Alan Chan (Chair) Mr Choo Chiau Beng Dr Geh Min Mr Goh Geok Khim Mr Khoo Boon Hui Prof Tommy Koh Mr JY Pillay Dr Stephen Riady Ms Priscylla Shaw Dr Gralf Sieghold Mr Andreas Sohmen-Pao Dr Tan Chin Nam Ms Tan Choo Leng Mr Tan Soo Nan Mr Wee Ee Cheong SSO MUSICIANS’ COMMITTEE Mr Chan Wei Shing Mr Jon Paul Dante Mr Jamie Hersch Mr Ng Pei-Sian Mr Mark Suter Mr Christoph Wichert Mr Yeo Teow Meng

SSO LADIES’ LEAGUE Mrs Odile Benjamin (Chair) Mrs Kwan Lui (Deputy Chair) Mrs Celeste Basapa Mrs Kim Camacho Mrs Rosy Ho Ms Judy Hunt Prof Annie Koh Ms Maisy Koh Dr Julie Lo Mrs Clarinda TjiaDharmadi-Martin Ms Paige Parker Ms Kris Tan Ms Manju Vangal Mrs Grace Yeh

MANAGEMENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr Chng Hak-Peng ARTISTIC PLANNING Mr Hans SÃ¸rensen (Head) Programmes (SSO) Ms Kua Li Leng Ms Teo Chew Yen Ms Jodie Chiang Community Outreach Ms Kathleen Tan Ms Vanessa Lee

CEO OFFICE Ms Shirin Foo Mr Lim Yeow Siang Customer Experience Mr Randy Teo Ms Dacia Cheang Ms Nur Shafiqah Bte Othman DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS Ms Peggy Kek (Head)

Choral Programmes Ms Regina Lee Ms Whitney Tan

Corporate Communications Ms Leong Wenshan Ms Haslina Hassan

Programmes (VCH) Ms Erin Tan

Development Mr Anthony Chng Ms Chelsea Zhao Ms Nikki Chuang

ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENT Mr Ernest Khoo (Head) Orchestra Mr Chia Jit Min Ms Tan Wei Tian Concert Operations Ms Kimberly Kwa Ms Chin Rosherna Mr Md Sufiyan Mr Ramayah Elango Mr Muhammad Fariz bin Samsuri Library Mr Lim Lip Hua Ms Priscilla Neo Ms Wong Yi Wen

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Ms Cindy Lim (Head) Mr Chia Han-Leon Ms Myrtle Lee Ms Jana Loh Ms Hong Shu Hui Ms Sherilyn Lim Ms Melissa Tan

CORPORATE SERVICES Ms Lillian Yin (Head) Finance, IT & Facilities Mr Rick Ong Mr Alan Ong Ms Goh Hoey Fen Mr Jeffrey Tang Mr Mohamed Zailani bin Mohd Said Human Resources & Administration Mr Desmen Low Ms Melissa Lee Ms Evelyn Siew Legal Mr Edward Loh SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA Ms Pang Siu Yuin (Head) Mr Tan Yong Qing Ms Tang Ya Yun ABRSM Ms Hay Su-San (Head) Ms Patricia Yee Ms Lai Li-Yng Mr Joong Siow Chong

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Christmas Concert at the Esplanade (12 & 13 DEC 2019)

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SSO Gala: Kavakos Plays Korngold (17 JAN 2020)

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The Music of Star Wars (19 & 20 DEC 2019)

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To Broadway, With Love (3 APR 2020)

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Penderecki Conducts Penderecki (8 MAY 2020)

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SSO National Day Concert (10 AUG 2019)

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President’s Young Performers Concert (27 SEP 2019)

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FAMILY CONCERTS

SSO Babies’ Proms (23 & 24 MAY 2020)

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Concerts for Children: Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood (1 SEP 2019) Emily Saves The Orchestra (16 & 17 NOV 2019)

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Cat 2

$204 $173.40

$408 $306

$816 $612

Cat 3

$144 $122.40

$288 $216

$576 $432

Cat 4

$114 $96.90

$228 $171

$456 $342

Discount on subscription concert tickets

Prices exclude booking fee.

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On sale: 17-23 APR 2019 (Available online)

SUBSCRIPTION, GALA, CHRISTMAS, POPS & RED BALLOON CONCERTS

On sale: 24 APR 2019

CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN

On sale: 10 JUN 2019

BABIES’ PROMS

On sale: 8 JAN 2020

ADMISSION GUIDELINES CONCERT TYPE

ADMISSION AGE

SSO SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS SSO GALA CONCERTS SSO POPS RED BALLOON CONCERTS

CHRISTMAS CONCERT NATIONAL DAY CONCERT

CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN

Recommended for ages 4 and above. No admission for infants-in-arms. If parents wish to bring children under 4, a ticket for each child is required.

BABIES’ PROMS

Recommended for ages 6 and below. Tickets are required for children aged 2 and above.

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AFFORDABLE TICKETS FOR SCHOOLS Students can enjoy world-class performances by the SSO in the Esplanade Concert Hall and Victoria Concert Hall at subsidised ticket prices as low as $10. Larger school groups are also rewarded with a free music appreciation talk on campus to enhance their concert experience. STUDENT PRICE

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CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: PETER AND THE WOLF IN HOLLYWOOD EMILY SAVES THE ORCHESTRA JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

Cat 1: $25 Cat 2: $20

SSO POPS: THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS

Cat 1: $30 Cat 2: $20

SSO POPS: TO BROADWAY, WITH LOVE

Cat 1: $25 Cat 2: $15

CONCERT TYPE

SSO SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS RED BALLOON CONCERTS SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT THE GENTEEL HORN OF MR HAN

Schools are able to use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% (excluding GST) of the final ticket price. Prices before booking fee. Enjoy a complimentary talk with every school booking of 20 tickets. Contact our Customer Experience team at +65 6602 4245 or ticketing@sso.org.sg.

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RECORDINGS

BIS-SACD-2232

BIS-SACD-1837

DEBUSSY: NOCTURNES, PRINTEMPS

DEBUSSY: LA MER

Rapsodie pour orchestre et saxophone Danses sacrée et profane

Images pour orchestre Prélude à l'aprés-midi d'un faune

Lan Shui, conductor

Available from June 2019

“The Singapore Symphony Orchestra applies itself with notable sensibility, energy and colouristic finesse to some core Debussy.” Gramophone

BIS-SACD-2162

DEBUSSY: JEUX, KHAMMA, LA BOÎTE À JOUJOUX Lan Shui, conductor “Shui proves a first-rate interpreter of all three works. Jeux is startlingly dramatic, the ebb and flow of the music beautifully judged... It’s all essential listening if you’re interested in the relationship between music and dance.” Gramophone

SSO recordings are available from the SSO merchandise cart during performances. View the complete collection on www.sso.org.sg.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S BALLET MUSIC Excerpts from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty Lan Shui, conductor

AT A GLANCE 2019 /20 SEASON

DATE

TIME

CONCERT

LOCATION

17 JUL 2019

12.30PM

LUNCHTIME CONCERT

VICTORIA CH

18 JUL 2019

7.30PM

SSO IN YOUR COMMUNITY: NORTHWEST SINGAPORE

MPC@KHATIB

19 JUL 2019

7.30PM

SSO IN YOUR COMMUNITY: NORTHEAST SINGAPORE

PAYA LEBAR METHODIST GIRLS' SCHOOL

21 JUL 2019

6PM

SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS: THE STRAITS TIMES CONCERT IN THE GARDENS

SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

25 & 26 JUL 2019

7.30PM

STEVEN OSBORNE PLAYS MOZART

VICTORIA CH

1 & 2 AUG 2019

7.30PM

KERSON LEONG PLAYS SCHUMANN

VICTORIA CH

10 AUG 2019

7.30PM

SSO NATIONAL DAY CONCERT

ESPLANADE CH

15 AUG 2019

7.30PM

WANG JIAN • FLOWING SLEEVES

ESPLANADE CH

30 AUG 2019

7.30PM

RED BALLOON: MOONRISE AND AURORA

ESPLANADE CH

1 SEP 2019

11AM & 2PM

CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: PETER AND THE WOLF IN HOLLYWOOD

ESPLANADE CH

6 SEP 2019

7.30PM

MASATO SUZUKI – INSPIRED BY LEIPZIG

ESPLANADE CH

13 SEP 2019

7.30PM

STEPHEN HOUGH • EGYPTIAN PIANO CONCERTO

ESPLANADE CH

27 SEP 2019

7.30PM

PRESIDENT'S YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT

VICTORIA CH

3 OCT 2019

7.30PM

SSO GALA: VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY & GAUTIER CAPUÇON

ESPLANADE CH

11 & 12 OCT 2019

7.30PM

FOLLOW THE LEADER • RICHARD TOGNETTI

VICTORIA CH

19 OCT 2019

7.30PM

KAHCHUN WONG & KARL-HEINZ SCHÜTZ

ESPLANADE CH

26 OCT 2019

7.30PM

SCOTTISH FANTASY • RACHEL BARTON PINE

ESPLANADE CH

DATE

TIME

CONCERT

LOCATION

1 NOV 2019

7.30PM

ELGAR VIOLIN CONCERTO & ENIGMA VARIATIONS

ESPLANADE CH

8 NOV 2019

7.30PM

CHORUS OF THE PLANETS

ESPLANADE CH

16 & 17 NOV 2019

16 NOV: 2PM & 4PM 17 NOV: 2PM

CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: EMILY SAVES THE ORCHESTRA

VICTORIA CH

22 & 23 NOV 2019

7.30PM

THE JUSSEN BROTHERS PLAY MOZART

VICTORIA CH

28 & 29 NOV 2019

7.30PM

AKIKO SUWANAI PLAYS MOZART

VICTORIA CH

5 DEC 2019

7.30PM

ZHANG HAOCHEN PLAYS MOZART

ESPLANADE CH

12 & 13 DEC 2019

7.30PM

SSO CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE ESPLANADE

ESPLANADE CH

19 & 20 DEC 2019

7.30PM

SSO POPS: THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS

ESPLANADE CH

10 JAN 2020

7.30PM

THE MALTESE TENOR: JOSEPH CALLEJA

ESPLANADE CH

17 JAN 2020 7.30PM

SSO GALA: KAVAKOS PLAYS KORNGOLD

ESPLANADE CH

13 FEB 2020

7.30PM

A FAREWELL FOR TASMIN LITTLE

ESPLANADE CH

29 FEB 2020

7.30PM

MARTIN GRUBINGER • THE TEARS OF NATURE

ESPLANADE CH

5 MAR 2020

7.30PM

PHILIPPE QUINT • THE RED VIOLIN

ESPLANADE CH

12 MAR 2020

12.30PM

LUNCHTIME CONCERT

VICTORIA CH

13 MAR 2020

7.30PM

THE GENTEEL HORN OF MR HAN

VICTORIA CH

14 MAR 2020 7.30PM

SSO IN YOUR COMMUNITY: SOUTHWEST SINGAPORE

ITE COLLEGE WEST

15 MAR 2020 6.30PM

SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS: GARDENS BY THE BAY

THE MEADOW

21 & 22 MAR 2020

21 MAR: 2PM & 4PM 22 MAR: 2PM

CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN: JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

VICTORIA CH

27 & 28 MAR 2020

7.30PM

FAURÉ: CANTIQUE ET REQUIEM

VICTORIA CH

DATE

TIME

CONCERT

LOCATION

3 APR 2020

7.30PM

SSO POPS: TO BROADWAY, WITH LOVE

ESPLANADE CH

23 APR 2020

7.30PM

CELLO ESCAPADES

ESPLANADE CH

1 MAY 2020

7.30PM

NADIA SIROTA • NICO MUHLY VIOLA CONCERTO

ESPLANADE CH

8 MAY 2020

7.30PM

RED BALLOON: PENDERECKI CONDUCTS PENDERECKI

ESPLANADE CH

10 MAY 2020

6PM

SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS: SSO MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

SHAW FOUNDATION SYMPHONY STAGE, SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

20 & 21 MAY 2020

7.30PM

SSO GALA: SEONG-JIN CHO

VICTORIA CH

23 & 24 MAY 2020

2PM & 4PM

SSO BABIES’ PROMS

VICTORIA CH

INDEX

COMPOSER

WORK

PAGE

Bach Bach Barber Bax Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven Beethoven Berlioz Bernstein Brahms Brahms Britten Bruch Bruch Bruckner Chen Qigang Chopin Corigliano Debussy Debussy Dvořák Dvořák Elgar Elgar Enescu John Estacio Fauré Fauré Franck Haydn Haydn Holst Kernis Knussen Joyce Koh Korngold Lully Mendelssohn Mendelssohn Mendelssohn

Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein Symphony No. 1 in One Movement Tintagel Choral Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 Prometheus Overture Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” Roman Carnival Overture Candide Overture Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major The Five Elements《五行》 Variations on “Là ci darem la mano” The Red Violin, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra The Girl with the Flaxen Hair The Interrupted Serenade Scherzo Capriccioso Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Pastorale-Fantaisie for Small Orchestra Solaris, Borealis and Wondrous Light Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 Requiem in D minor, Op. 48 Symphony in D minor Symphony No. 98 in B-flat major Symphony No. 88 in G major The Planets, Op. 32 Musica celestis The Way to Castle Yonder New work to be announced Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Overture and Dances from Le Bourgeois gentilhomme Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27 The Fair Melusina Overture, Op. 32 Symphony No. 5, Op. 107 “Reformation”

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WORK

PAGE

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Nico Muhly PĂ¤rt Penderecki Penderecki Penderecki Prokofiev Prokofiev Rachmaninoff Rachmaninoff Rautavaara Ravel Ravel Ravel Ravel Reger Carl Reinecke Rodrigo Rossini Saint-SaĂŤns Schubert Schumann Schumann Schumann Schumann Schumann Shostakovich R. Strauss R. Strauss Tan Dun Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky John Williams Vaughan Williams Zhao Lin Zhou Tian

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