Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Singapore Symphony Orchestra Singapore’s flagship and national orchestra, touching lives through classical music since 1979.

Founded in 1979, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing over 60 concerts a year with a versatile repertoire spanning all-time favourites and cutting-edge premieres, and bridging the musical traditions of East and West. The SSO performs every year with world-renowned guest musicians from around the world. Previous guest artistes include Vladimir Ashkenazy, Gu

stavo Dudamel, Martha Argerich, Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, Leonidas Kavakos, Janine Jansen and Diana Damrau.

We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to SSO Council Chair, Mr Alan Chan, on receiving the Distinguished...
11/08/2026

We would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to SSO Council Chair, Mr Alan Chan, on receiving the Distinguished Service Order in this year’s National Day Awards.

This honour recognises Mr Chan's leadership in advancing Singapore’s land transport system as Chairman of the Land Transport Authority. He has also been a member of the Public Service Commission since 2010 and was previously CEO of Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

We are grateful for the leadership and counsel that Mr Chan brings to the SSO, and warmly celebrate this recognition of his service to Singapore!

10/08/2026

As we count down to this year’s SSO National Day Concert, we’re revisiting a memorable moment from last year’s celebration.

Enjoy an excerpt from 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, part of 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘸𝘰 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘴: 3 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢, featuring vocalist and electric guitarist Charlie Lim with the SSO and Singapore Symphony Choruses.

On 15 August 2026, the SSO National Day Concert returns to celebrate the definitive works of Singaporean composers past and present. Join us as we continue our journey to cultivate and champion music that Singaporeans can truly recognise as our own.🎶

We also invite you to support our homegrown Singaporean composers, whose music reflects our shared identity. Your generosity enables us to continue commissioning and championing works that resonate with audiences, while building a lasting repertoire of Singapore music for future generations.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/national-day-concert-2026

❤️ Support our campaign: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/sso-ndc-2026

Renowned Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin returned to the stage for his second performance this week, joining musicia...
09/08/2026

Renowned Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin returned to the stage for his second performance this week, joining musicians of the SSO at Victoria Concert Hall for an afternoon of Romantic chamber music.

The concert opened with Johannes Brahms's Horn Trio, featuring Hamelin alongside SSO Concertmaster Andrew Beer and Principal Horn Austin Larson. After the intermission, Hamelin returned with Andrew Beer, violist Chen Li, cellist Christopher Mui and Associate Principal Double Bass Yang Zheng Yi for Franz Schubert's beloved "Trout" Quintet.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special afternoon of chamber music! 🎶🎹

Photos: Aloysius Lim

We're celebrating this year's National Day with an extra reason for cheer: Singapore Symphony Group CEO Kenneth Kwok has...
09/08/2026

We're celebrating this year's National Day with an extra reason for cheer: Singapore Symphony Group CEO Kenneth Kwok has received the Public Administration Medal (Silver) in this year's National Day Awards!

The medal comes in recognition of his contributions to the nation over his career, including his work at SSG and previously at the National Arts Council Singapore. He joins other SSG Board members and artistic personnel who have been awarded for their contributions to Singapore over the years.

We are grateful for this acknowledgement and look forward to continuing our work of nurturing Singapore's music ecosystem!

Photo: Chris P. Lim

Two melodic masterpieces from the 1880s came together last evening, as German conductor Sebastian Weigle led the SSO in ...
07/08/2026

Two melodic masterpieces from the 1880s came together last evening, as German conductor Sebastian Weigle led the SSO in a programme of Brahms and Dvořák.

Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin returned to Singapore for Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the composer's most expansive works for piano and orchestra. He later performed an encore of Earl Wild’s Virtuoso Etudes after Gershwin.

After the intermission, the orchestra performed Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, considered by many to be his finest symphony and written to champion the voice of the Czech people.

The concert was dedicated to Symphony 924, and we hope everyone enjoyed the evening! For those keen to hear more from Marc-André Hamelin, he returns to the stage tomorrow (8 Aug) for an evening of Romantic chamber music with musicians of the SSO.

Photos: Chris P. Lim / +

Over 7000 of you gathered at the Singapore Botanic Gardens last Saturday evening for Symphony In The Gardens, filling th...
06/08/2026

Over 7000 of you gathered at the Singapore Botanic Gardens last Saturday evening for Symphony In The Gardens, filling the park with music, picnics and a wonderful community spirit!✨

Led by our new Associate Conductor, Nathanaël Iselin, the programme took audiences on a journey through French orchestral and operatic favourites, with our Principal Cellist Ng Pei-Sian as soloist in Saint-Saëns' 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰 and soprano Cherie Tse performing beloved arias from Gounod's 𝘍𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘵 and Bizet's 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯.

Earlier in the week, we also welcomed a full house to Victoria Concert Hall for our SSO Lunchtime Concert, where audiences enjoyed the same vibrant programme in a more intimate setting.

Whether you joined us in the gardens, at Victoria Concert Hall, or both, thank you for spending your week with us. We look forward to seeing you at the next community concert!

Photos: Aloysius Lim (Symphony in the Gardens) and Yong Junyi (Lunchtime Concert)

Meet Hannu Lintu, SSO’s fourth Music Director.Nearly a decade after first conducting the SSO in 2017, what drew him back...
05/08/2026

Meet Hannu Lintu, SSO’s fourth Music Director.

Nearly a decade after first conducting the SSO in 2017, what drew him back to Singapore, and why did the SSO feel like the right place for the next chapter of his career?

In our latest feature on Bravissimo, get to know Hannu as he reflects on his journey to the SSO, the connection he has built with our musicians and team, and the artistic vision he hopes to shape with the orchestra in the years ahead.

Read the full feature: https://www.sso.org.sg/bravissimo/life-ssg-hannu-lintu-quantedge-music-director

In May 2026, we welcomed more than 5,300 students and teachers from 20 schools to the Esplanade Concert Hall for our Per...
04/08/2026

In May 2026, we welcomed more than 5,300 students and teachers from 20 schools to the Esplanade Concert Hall for our Performing Arts-Based Learning (PABL) programme, Expression Avenue.

In partnership with the National Arts Council Singapore and Ministry of Education, Singapore, PABL is designed to inspire curiosity in music and strengthen the connections between classroom learning and authentic musical experiences beyond school.

Led by conductor-presenter Jason Lai, students journeyed through music inspired by one's culture and environment, discovering how composers from Singapore and around the world use music and storytelling to bring ideas to life. Beyond listening, they actively participated throughout the concert, using emoji cards to reflect on how the music made them feel, taking part in quizzes, and hearing directly from SSO musicians during a live Q&A.

We hope these live musical experiences will continue to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of music lovers.

Photos: Yong Junyi

31/07/2026

A relaxing evening of music in the park awaits!🍃

Join the SSO tomorrow (1 Aug) at 6pm for Symphony In The Gardens, our free open-air concert at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in the Singapore Botanic Gardens!

Bring a picnic mat, gather your family, friends (and pets!), and settle in for an evening where music meets nature. See you there!

More info here: https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/symphony-in-the-gardens-2026-aug

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