Singapore, 28 October 2016 (Friday) – Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) collaborates with Lianhe Zaobao digital platforms to present the first Chinese orchestra online digital concert in the world. The Strings Fantasy concert held on 26 November 2016 (Saturday) will be broadcasted in high definition via the Zaobao digital platforms. This year, SCO celebrates its 20th anniversary with a starry line-up of concerts and new initiative, which are in line with SCO’s vision and mission to aspire to be a world renowned Chinese Orchestra with a uniquely Singapore character, and to inspire Singapore and the World with our music.
Lianhe Zaobao is an influential and authoritative newspaper giving valuable insights into Singapore and foreign news. It is the most-read Chinese newspaper and a trusted information source for the Chinese-speaking community. Through its digital platforms, the paper is able to give readers timely and in-depth coverage of significant events taking place in the region and beyond. This collaboration between SCO and Lianhe Zaobao digital platforms is the perfect union for broadcasting world-class performance by a reputable digital platform. It is also the best evidence for Lianhe Zaobao’s effort in promoting Chinese art and high-quality content.
Mr Terence Ho, SCO’s Executive Director, shared, “SCO has impressed a broadening audience with its blockbuster presentations and is fast establishing itself around the world with its uniquely Southeast Asia flavour repertoires in the past 20 years. The orchestra’s high performance standards and versatility has gained wide acclaim, propelling it to the forefront of the international music arena. We are indeed very honoured to partner with Zaobao digital platforms in launching the first ticketed Chinese orchestra online digital concert; it enables SCO to reach out to the community and the world with its music. ”
Ms Han Yong May, Chinese Media Group Digital Editor of Singapore Press Holdings Limited gave affirmation to the contribution of the SCO in arts industry,“SCO has been widely recognized both locally and overseas, winning great reviews from people of all walks of life for their professionalism and diversified programme. SCO is truly a Singaporean brand that makes us proud. And, that’s the reason for Lianhe Zaobao being so supportive to SCO, from providing newspaper coverage for their concerts, as well as sponsoring the SCO community series concerts under the Singapore Press Holdings Gift of Music programme. Seeing the long-term partnership and trust built with SCO over the years, I believe this collaboration will be a successful one. ”
Internationally renowned violinist Lu Siqing – the first Asian to win the Paganini Violin Competition – will perform with acclaimed cellist Qin Li-Wei, who heads Cello Studies at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in the Strings Fantasy concert. Led by Music Director Tsung Yeh, SCO will present pieces by celebrated composers Zhao Ji Ping and Chen Gang such as Zhuang Zhou’s Dreams and The Sun Shines on Tashkurghan. The concert will also feature The Celestial Web, a symphonic poem by Singaporean artist Tan Swie Hian and music by local composer Law Wai Lun.
The Strings Fantasy Online Digital Concert is organized by SCO, Zaobao Digital Platforms as the official publicity and live broadcasting platform.
Conductor: Tsung Yeh
Violinist：Lu Siqing
Cellist: Qin Li-wei
Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Concert details:
Strings Fantasy Online Digital Concert
Date: 26 November 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm (Singapore time)
Ticketing and broadcasting website: http://www.zaobao.com.sg/sco-live
Ticket prices: SG$10
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