SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
Singapore, 1 July 2025 – Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lien Boon Hua as its Associate Conductor of SCO, with effect from 1 July 2025. Boon Hua will join Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong and Associate Conductor Moses Gay as the newest member of SCO’s staff conductors. Mr Lien’s appointment as Conductor of Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) is also renewed until
A tribute to SG60 ! “Ode to Singapore” concert concludes successfully, drawing approximately 1500 attendees!
Singapore, 30 June, 2025 — The “ Ode to Singapore “ concert, presented by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) in collaboration with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), successfully wrapped up on June 28 and 29, 2025, offering a tribute to Singapore’s 60th anniversary (SG60). As part of the SG60 Weekend: A Community Celebrates, the concert captivated around 1,500 attendees and beautifully showcased Singapore’s cultural heritage and its vision for
SCO presents Yellow River Cantata in celebration of Yangzheng Primary School’s 120 years
Singapore, 30 June, 2025 — The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) presents “Yellow River Cantata: In Celebration of Yangzheng Primary School’s 120 Years” concert on 31 August 2025, Sunday, 7:30PM at the Esplanade Concert Hall. This commemorative concert marks a meaningful milestone in Yangzheng Primary School’s history, where it features not only the monumental Yellow River Cantata 《黄河大合唱》by renowned composer Xian Xinghai (冼星海), but also premieres a newly commissioned work The
Singapore Chinese Orchestra to present “Symphony of Ink: A musical tribute to Lim Tze Peng” on 7 June!
Singapore, May 16, 2025 — The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will present ‘Symphony of Ink – A Tribute to Lim Tze Peng’ concert on 7 June, a concert blending music and visual art to honour the late visual arts titan, Lim Tze Peng. This cultural tribute will take place at the SCO Concert Hall on 7 June, offering audiences an immersive experience. “Symphony of Ink” concert is the second instalment
Singapore Chinese Orchestra 25/26 Concert Season: “Metamorphosis” — Rooted in tradition, shaped by transformation
Singapore, 14 May 2025 – The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) unveils its 25/26 season under the theme Metamorphosis, kicking off with a grand opening concert on 19 July 2025. This season marks the final chapter of a three-part artistic journey, following Affinity (23/24) and Seamless (24/25), which together trace a narrative of tradition, transformation, and identity through Chinese orchestral music. Audiences can look forward to over 110 concerts and programmes,
From Birds to Bugs: Darrell Ang and SCO bring nature to life in April–May Concert Duo “Songs of Ancient Birds” and “A Bug’s life”
The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will present two captivating, nature-inspired concerts on April 5 at 6:00 PM and May 10 at 7:30 PM, under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Darrell Ang. These concerts, Music Oasis: Songs of Ancient Birds and A Bug’s Life, offer audiences uniquely themed musical journeys featuring birdsong and insects respectively.
Singapore Chinese Orchestra presents the “Virtuoso Series” Concerts: Discover subconscious worlds in “Dreamscapes” with Pang Kapang, and Experience the fusion of East and West in “Feng Ya Song” with Liu Ju
This March and April, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will enchant audiences with two captivating concerts as part of its “Virtuoso Series”—”Dreamscapes: Pang Kapang and SCO” and “Feng Ya Song: Liu Ju and SCO.” These concerts showcase the distinctive beauty of Chinese orchestral music while weaving together narratives of emotion, history, poetry, and imagination, offering listeners an extraordinary journey through time and culture.
Singapore Chinese Orchestra “Chamber Charms series ” concerts: featuring Pipa principal Yu Jia on the sitar in Feb, while the Bowed Strings section presents 7 premiere works!
The Singapore Chinese Orchestra is proud to present the 2025 Chamber Charms Series, featuring two distinctly themed concerts in February and March at the SCO Concert Hall. Centered around plucked and bowed string instruments, these bespoke chamber performances embrace the rich traditions of Chinese chamber music while incorporating innovative cross-cultural and contemporary elements.


