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1 4 July 14 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall postures Join us for this preview of the programme which the SSO will perform at the Proms in London! Their 2008 recording of Rachmaninov s intense, brilliant and emotional Second Symphony earned Lan Shui and the SSO great acclaim. This concert also features the world premiere of Postures by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Zhou Long, a technically demanding work inspired by kung fu movements which was composed for Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, Lan Shui and the SSO. The curtain raiser is Glinka s showpiece overture to his opera, Russlan and Ludmilla. glinka Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla zhou long Postures for piano and orchestra World Premiere RACHMANINOV Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 Lan Shui conductor Andreas Haefliger piano A pianist at the peak of his powers Sunday Times 18

2 11 July 14 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall ENIGMA VARIATIONS German cellist Jan Vogler returns to perform the deeply spiritual Schelomo by Ernst Bloch, one of the masterpieces of the cello repertoire. Schelomo the Hebrew name for Solomon is represented by the cello, and the work draws its inspiration from passages in the Book of Ecclesiastes. The mood is considerably more varied in the second half when Lan Shui conducts Elgar s Enigma Variations, a work of enduring popularity loved as much for the musical riches, as for the witty portrayals of my friends pictured within. The concert opens with a symphonic poem by the 20-year-old Rachmaninov to which was attached this enigmatic couplet by Lermontov: The golden cloud slept through the night/ Upon the breast of the giant-rock. RACHMANINOV The Rock bloch Schelomo (Hebraic Rhapsody) elgar Enigma Variations Lan Shui conductor Jan Vogler cello 16 July 14 wed, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall HAYDN S SINFONIA CONCERTANTE The SSO returns to its home, the newly refurbished VCH, for this concert. Haydn is believed to have composed his one and only Sinfonia Concertante a charming yet virtuosic work for violin, cello, oboe and bassoon in a mere few weeks between February and March 1792, during his second London season. In stark contrast, Brahms took far longer with his First Symphony more than 20 years so awed was he at treading the same ground as his illustrious predecessor Beethoven. Despite a troubled premiere, it quickly gained popularity and renown, earning the famous comment from critic Eduard Hanslick, Brahms artistic kinship with Beethoven must be plain to every observer. kelly tang New Work World Premiere haydn Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat major, Op. 84 brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Lan Shui conductor Lynnette Seah violin Ng Pei-Sian cello Rachel Walker oboe Zhang Jin Min bassoon POST-CONCERT SYMPHONY CHAT 19

3 Sponsored by 24 & 25 July 14 thu & FRI, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall PRESIDENT S YOUNG PERFORMERS CONCERT Bernard Tan s Aspirations Overture captures the spirit of the President s Young Performers Concert. 16-year-old saxophonist Samuel Phua will perform the lively and jazz-infused Concertino da Camera by French composer Jacques Ibert, and also Escapades, the concert version of John Williams Oscar-nominated score for the movie Catch Me If You Can. Associate Conductor Jason Lai will round off the evening with Copland s captivating orchestral suite Appalachian Spring. bernard tan Aspirations Overture World Premiere BARBER Adagio for strings ibert Concertino da Camera DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun john williams Escapades from Catch Me If You Can COPLAND Appalachian Spring Jason Lai conductor Samuel Phua saxophone 20

4 27 September 14 sat, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall russian nights Shostakovich s final symphony, the Fifteenth, has long been an enigma to critics and audiences, particularly in the obvious, repeated quotes in the first movement from Rossini s William Tell Overture. The spotlight also falls on Glazunov s seldom-performed First Piano Concerto, which consists of a lyrical, melancholic first movement followed by a set of variations, each with a distinctive character and flavour. It was during his late years that Liadov composed the fragment From the Apocalypse for a tone-poem to be based on Russian folklore. Sadly, the full work would remain uncompleted at his death. LIADOV From the Apocalypse, Op. 66 GLAZUNOV Piano Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 92 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141 Gennady Rozhdestvensky conductor Viktoria Postnikova piano 21

5 4 October 14 sat, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall STEPHEN HOUGH PLAYS DVOráK Stephen Hough returns to join the SSO for Dvorák s Piano Concerto. A lesser known masterpiece overshadowed by the popularity of the Cello Concerto and Violin Concerto, it features a beautiful slow movement and lively Czech dance melodies in the finale. Principal Guest Conductor Okko Kamu will also conduct Sibelius Second Symphony, an immensely popular work featuring a glorious finale. NIELSEN Helios Overture DVOrÁK Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 Okko Kamu conductor Stephen Hough piano A virtuoso who begins where others leave off Washington Post on Stephen Hough 22

6 10 & 11 October 14 fri & sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall METAMORPHOSEN Kam Ning and Albert Tiu team up for Mendelssohn s Double Concerto for Violin and Piano, a work composed when he was just fourteen. One of Strauss final masterpieces, Metamorphosen was written in 1945 in reaction to the wartime destruction of several German cities. Underlying this poignantly beautiful work, which was originally scored for seven string instruments, is a sense of despair and nostalgia. BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings in D minor STRAUSS Metamorphosen Okko Kamu conductor Kam Ning violin Albert Tiu piano Sponsored by 17 October 14 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall RAY CHEN PLAYS MENDELSSOHN 25-year-old Taiwanese-Australian violinist Ray Chen, winner of the Queen Elisabeth (2009) and Yehudi Menuhin Competitions (2008), joins Günther Herbig and the SSO for Mendelssohn s last large orchestral work, the Violin Concerto in E minor. One of the first of the great Romantic violin concertos, it has been enduringly popular since its 1845 premiere. German maestro Günther Herbig will also conduct Shostakovich s lesser heard Eighth Symphony of Together with the Seventh, Shostakovich considered both symphonies his Requiems for those who had suffered during the war. MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65 Günther Herbig conductor Ray Chen violin From the first notes there was no doubt of being in the presence of something special. the strad on Ray Chen 23

7 29 October 14 wed, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall Ashkenazy with the sso Vladimir Ashkenazy returns with Dvorák s ever popular Eighth Symphony, a sunny work blending innocence, folk melody, drama and grandeur. Joining him and the SSO will be the winner of the Hong Kong International Piano Competition held in October 2014, of which Ashkenazy is Chairman. The concert opens with Beethoven s brilliant Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, an otherwise forgotten ballet. BEETHOVEN Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 DVOrÁK Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88 Piano Concerto to be announced Vladimir Ashkenazy conductor Winner of the 4th Hong Kong International Piano Competition From the first notes there was no doubt of being in the presence of something special. the strad 24

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9 1 November 14 sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall THOMAS ZEHETMAIR & RUTH KILLIUS Celebrated husband-and-wife duo Thomas Zehetmair and Ruth Killius make their SSO debuts with the glorious Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra, one of Mozart s best-loved works. Maestro Zehetmair also conducts Beethoven s legendary Eroica Symphony, which from its 1805 premiere was seen as a major turning point in the history of music. Initially dedicated to Napoleon, Beethoven famously tore up the dedication when Napoleon crowned himself Emperor. mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, K.364 beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 Eroica Thomas Zehetmair conductor/ violin Ruth Killius viola A superbly controlled and tingling performance The Herald 26 OPEN REHEARSAL Sat, 1 Nov, 9.30am-12pm

10 7 November 14 fri, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall A marvel of digital dexterity, warmly romantic sentiment, and jaw-dropping bravura Chicago Tribune YEFIM BRONFMAN PLAYS BRAHMS The Grammy-winning Russian virtuoso Yefim Bronfman returns to partner Lan Shui and the SSO in the Second Piano Concerto by Brahms, an optimistic work which, with its four movements and expansive orchestration, is every bit as substantial as one of Brahms monumental symphonies. The concert ends with the brilliantly orchestrated Symphonic Dances, which were Rachmaninov s final composition. BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances Lan Shui conductor Yefim Bronfman piano Sponsored by POST-CONCERT SYMPHONY CHAT 27

11 15 November 14 sat, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall RENAUD CAPUçON La boîte à joujoux ( The Toy Box ) depicts the charming story of a little girl whose toys come to life and set off on a series of adventures. Originally completed by Debussy in piano score, the work was later orchestrated by André Caplet. French violinist Renaud Capuçon takes the spotlight for the wonderfully lyrical G major Violin Concerto composed by Mozart when he was all of 19 years old. DEBUSSY Khamma MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K.216 Strassburg DEBUSSY La boîte à joujoux Lan Shui conductor Renaud Capuçon violin Sponsored by Capuçon s musical agility appeared effortless The Scotsman 28

12 28 November 14 fri, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall Lin s technique is magnificent, his intonation immaculate, with a glittering top, breadth and radiance below. The Buffalo News CHO-LIANG LIN The SSO s Artist-in-Residence Cho-Liang Lin returns to perform Brahms Concerto in D, one of the greatest of violin concertos requiring formidable technique from the soloist. Distinguished conductor John Nelson will also conduct Dvorák s Seventh Symphony, a dramatic masterpiece which the composer said was inspired by Love, God and my Fatherland. WEBER Overture to Oberon brahms Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 DVOrÁK Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 John Nelson conductor Cho-Liang Lin violin John Nelson steers it all with a sure hand and total conviction Gramophone 29

13 11-13 December 14 thu - sat, 7.30 pm 14 December 14 sun, 4pm victoria Concert Hall SSO CHRISTMAS CONCERT Associate Conductor Joshua Tan will direct the SSO, the Singapore Symphony Chorus and the Singapore Symphony Children s Choir at the Victoria Concert Hall for four magical performances of traditional carols and favourite yuletide melodies. Joshua Tan conductor Singapore Symphony Chorus Singapore Symphony Children s Choir Fun songs that deck the halls The Straits Times 30

14 10 January 15 sat, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall KRYSTIAN ZIMERMAN Legendary pianist Krystian Zimerman joins Lan Shui and the SSO in Brahms First Piano Concerto, one of the towering peaks of the genre. Schoenberg s early music is very much in the late-romantic tradition, drawing inspiration from Wagner, Mahler and Strauss and characterized by his exceptional skill in orchestration. The pinnacle of this phase is his opulent and epic tone poem Pelleas und Melisande, based on Maeterlinck s popular play about a pair of doomed lovers. Scored for a huge orchestra, this work has been championed by conductors as diverse as Boulez, Abbado and Karajan. SCHOENBERG Pelleas und Melisande, Op. 5 brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Lan Shui conductor Krystian Zimerman piano Zimerman plays poetically and with impeccable technical finesse Dallas Morning News 31

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16 16 January 15 fri, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall a dangerous liaison Twin cellists Ng Pei-Sian and Ng Pei-Jee team up for the highly expressive Double Cello Concerto by leading Finnish composer Kalevi Aho in this concert led by Lan Shui. Taking the spotlight in A Sheltered Corner for horn and orchestra by American composer Michael Hersch is his brother Jamie Hersch. The concert opens with Singaporean composer Chen Zhangyi s Rain Tree, which was premiered by the Tokyo Philharmonic in CHEN ZHANGYI Rain Tree MICHAEL HERSCH A Sheltered Corner for horn and orchestra thomas ADÈS Dances from Powder Her Face KALEVI AHO Concerto for Two Cellos and Orchestra Lan Shui conductor Ng Pei-Sian cello Ng Pei-Jee cello Jamie Hersch horn POST-CONCERT SYMPHONY CHAT 33 31

17 23 & 24 January 15 fri & sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall brahms third SSO s Brahms symphony cycle at Victoria Concert Hall continues with Austrian maestro Günter Neuhold conducting the free but happy Third, whose middle movements were reconstructed from music originally written for an unpublished suite inspired by Goethe s Faust. Famed for his Mozart performances, Christian Blackshaw returns as the soloist in the Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, the last of the six superb piano concertos of 1784 which Mozart composed upon taking up residence in Vienna, and which he chose to perform at the coronation of Leopold II in mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik mozart Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K.459 brahms Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op January 15 fri, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall PASSIONATE PILGRIMAGE British conductor Frank Shipway makes his SSO debut with Elgar s Second Symphony, a deeply personal work described by the composer as the passionate pilgrimage of the soul. Beethoven s Third Piano Concerto took over three years to compose, and finally premiered in 1803 with the composer himself at the piano: not having had time to write out the solo part completely, he played almost all of it from memory. Performing this groundbreaking concerto at this SSO concert is the 15-year-old Malaysian prodigy pianist and composer Tengku Irfan. BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 ELGAR Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 63 Frank Shipway conductor Tengku Irfan piano Günter Neuhold conductor Christian Blackshaw piano The luminous tone he draws from the keys is a wonder in itself The Financial Times 34

18 7 February 15 sat, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall HANS GRAF WITH THE SSO Renowned Austrian conductor Hans Graf takes on two key masterworks which were created in the midst of adversity. Shostakovich s Violin Concerto No. 1 was completed in 1948, around the time the composer was rapidly losing favour with the Soviet authorities for his nationalistic musical ideals. The hostile environment as well as the rounds of revisions made to the work resulted in its being premiered only in Despite its having been composed during a dark period in Beethoven s life as his hearing progressively deteriorated, the Seventh Symphony contains hardly any indication of sadness or depression, and, indeed, confused early audiences with its many affirmative, dance-like elements. BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Hans Graf conductor Igor Yuzefovich violin 35

19 6 March 15 fri, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall sarah chang live Celebrated violinist Sarah Chang returns to join Lan Shui and the SSO for Dvorák s richly lyrical Violin Concerto in A minor. Franz Liszt was one of the pioneers of the symphonic poem, and of the twelve he wrote, Les Préludes remains the most popular today. In the first half, Singaporean conductor Wong Kah Chun makes his SSO debut directing Wagner s Tannhäuser Overture and Liszt s Orpheus. WAGNER Overture to Tannhäuser liszt Orpheus liszt Les Préludes DVOrÁK Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53* Lan Shui conductor* Wong Kah Chun conductor Sarah Chang violin...technically assured, colorfully expansive, subtly probing, boldly commanding. Grand Rapids Press 36

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21 12-14 March 15 thu-sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall SSO 36 th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: ode to joy Join Lan Shui, the SSO and the Singapore Symphony Chorus for Beethoven s groundbreaking Ninth Symphony which ends with a choral hymn to universal brotherhood. It was the first symphony by a major composer to incorporate a significant vocal contribution. With acclaimed English pianist Paul Lewis making his SSO debut with the ever popular Emperor Concerto, this is a concert not to be missed. BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 Lan Shui conductor Paul Lewis piano Singapore Symphony Chorus Vocalists to be announced Time and again you marvel at the confidence and sureness of Lewis s playing, combined with the finesse and musicality that he has always displayed. Gramophone 38 OPEN REHEARSAL Wed, 11 Mar, 7.30pm-10.30pm

22 28 March 15 sat, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall ELIAHU INBAL CONDUCTS MAHLER S NINTH Distinguished conductor Eliahu Inbal makes his Singapore debut with Mahler s magnificent Ninth Symphony. Described as Mahler s dark night of the soul, the Ninth reflects earlier tragedies and the fear brought about by a recently diagnosed heart condition that would kill Mahler two years later. Apart from emotional anguish and some bitterness, the music also demonstrates a fervent desire for life and love. The closing Adagio is a glowing farewell, one of the most poignant movements in all symphonic music. MAHLER Symphony No. 9 in D major Eliahu Inbal conductor He does not seek histrionic excitement for its own sake, rather he allows the expressive flow of the musical line to cast its own spell. MusicWeb International 39

23 4 April 15 sat, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall midori Superstar violinist Midori returns for another performance with the SSO playing Schumann s Violin Concerto, a lesser known work described by the legendary Yehudi Menuhin as the bridge between the Beethoven and the Brahms concertos. As a composer under the Stalin regime, Shostakovich found himself constantly under scrutiny and attack; the Tenth Symphony was one of the important works he wrote following Stalin s death in schumann Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93 Okko Kamu conductor Midori violin Midori s playing is imbued not just with a keen beauty but somehow with a thoughtfulness. London Sunday Times 40

24 10 & 11 April 15 fri & sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall benjamin grosvenor plays liszt Liszt initially referred in manuscript to what would become his Concerto No. 2 as a Concerto Symphonique, drawing upon the concept of symphonic metamorphosis, in which main themes or ideas are developed by soloist and orchestra working as an inextricable entity. The sensational young pianist Benjamin Grosvenor takes on this remarkably poetic work that is both delicate and athletic, forceful yet lyrical. The concert opens with Bartók s spirited Divertimento for String Orchestra, a work that draws upon the textures of the 18th century Concerto Grosso, and closes with Schubert s Fourth Symphony. EMILY KOH New Work World Premiere BARTóK Divertimento LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S & 17 April 15 thu & fri, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall TCHAIKOVSKY S VIOLIN CONCERTO Associate Conductor Joshua Tan conducts Brahms Fourth Symphony, one of the masterpieces of the symphonic repertoire with a gripping conclusion. Taking on the virtuosic solo part in Tchaikovsky s popular Violin Concerto is young Singaporean violinist Loh Jun Hong. The concert opens with a specially commissioned piece by local composer Terence Wong. TERENCE WONG New Work World Premiere TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Joshua Tan conductor Loh Jun Hong violin SCHUBERT Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D.417 Okko Kamu conductor Benjamin Grosvenor piano POST-CONCERT SYMPHONY CHAT on 17 April 41

25 30 April 15 thu, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall steven isserlis PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH Acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis returns to partner Lan Shui for the First Cello Concerto by Shostakovich, a work which combines dizzying virtuosity with passages of melting pathos and beauty. This all-russian programme also features Tchaikovsky s tragic masterpiece, the Pathétique Symphony. shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Op. 107 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 Pathétique Lan Shui conductor Steven Isserlis cello The music world and music itself is infinitely richer for the presence of Steven Isserlis. Gramophone 42

26 8 May 15 fri, 7.30 pm esplanade Concert Hall out of this world Robert Spano, the Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony, makes his SSO debut conducting two sonic spectaculars with extra-terrestial associations. Strauss tone poem Also Sprach Zarathustra was inspired by Nietzsche s philosophical novel celebrating human power and energy, and the philosophy of the Superman, but it became massively popular after the use of its opening sequence in Stanley Kubrick s 2001: A Space Odyssey. Holst s great orchestral suite The Planets demands a huge orchestra which includes an organ, two unusual woodwind instruments (the bass flute and bass oboe) and a female chorus. Its seven movements reflect the astrological characters of the seven planets then known (excluding Earth). holst The Planets strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 Robert Spano conductor A gripping, organic and sensitive performance The New York Times 43 47

27 15 & 16 May 15 fri & sat, 7.30 pm victoria Concert Hall brahms second Renowned German maestro Claus Peter Flor returns to conduct the SSO in Brahms cheery Second Symphony, a work completed over the course of just one summer. The 101 st Symphony is one of twelve symphonies written by Haydn which were inspired by his times spent in London, and derived its nickname from the ticking rhythms made by the bassoons and strings in the second movement. HAYDN Symphony No. 101 in D major The Clock BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 Claus Peter Flor conductor Flor ensured a musical experience that was both intellectually and emotionally electrifying. The Denver Post 44

28 sso concert 8 August 14 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Join Associate Conductor Jason Lai and the SSO for a night at the movies! Concert highlights include ever-popular classics from acclaimed films Gone with the Wind, In the Mood for Love and James Bond, and more recent soundtracks from Star Trek and Pirates of the Caribbean. Whether you are a fan of romance, comedy, thriller or sci-fi, you are bound to find something to suit your taste at this thrilling concert playing for one night only. JOHN 24 April 15 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall WILLIAMS EXTRAVAGANZA John Williams is back! Following the incredible success of our hugely popular concert last season, we bring you more of the best from this famous film composer. At 82 Williams is still composing and thrilling audiences with his brilliant scores for movies for which he has won numerous awards and accolades. This concert will include music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and much more! Jason Lai conductor Jason Lai conductor 54

29 13 February 15 FRI, 7.30 pm Esplanade Concert Hall RHAPSODY IN BLUE Acclaimed Japanese jazz pianist Makoto Ozone joins Joshua Tan and the SSO for two favourite showpieces by American composer George Gershwin. His classic 1924 composition Rhapsody In Blue, which draws on lively jazz elements, is one of the most important American works of the 20th century. Coming from the composer a year later, the Concerto in F major strengthened Gershwin s reputation as a master composer who successfully straddled the boundaries of popular and classical music. sso concert GERSHWIN Piano Concerto in F major GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue in F major Joshua Tan conductor Makoto Ozone piano In a series of dazzling, improvised cadenzas, Mr. Ozone showed how much classically grounded technique can expand a jazz pianist s freedom. The New York Times

30 12 September 14 fri, 7.30pm esplanade concert hall Filmed entirely in high definition on an unimaginable scale from seemingly impossible locations and enlivened by an emotive score by award-winning composer George Fenton, Planet Earth takes us on an unforgettable journey through the challenging seasons and the daily struggle for survival in Earth s most extreme habitats. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, with 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, this amazing endeavour is now transported onto the big screen, enhanced by the magic of live orchestral accompaniment. GEORGE FENTON Planet Earth Joshua Tan conductor Presented by Presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay under licence from BBC Worldwide limited. The BBC Earth logo and BBC logo are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation. 56

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32 13 September 14 Sat, 2pm & 4pm 14 September 14 Sun, 2pm Victoria Concert Hall Roald Dahl s Little Red Riding Hood The forest. Strange. Eerie. Mysterious. A place of magic and surprise. So begins the orchestra version of Roald Dahl s delightful Little Red Riding Hood. There s a wolf, a grandma and a little girl in a red cape. But Roald Dahl has spiced things up. This feisty Little Red certainly doesn t need a hunter to save her from any wolf! Roald Dahl s bizarre imagination is brought to life in Dandi Productions sparkling presentation. Paul Patterson s score entertains from start to finish with its modern sensibilities and its dazzling dramatic flourishes, inspired by Dahl s famous text. As soon as Wolf began to feel That he would like a decent meal: When she gets here I ll have a scheme To turn her into red ice-cream! Joshua Tan conductor Dandi Productions 58

33 1 June 15 Mon, 11am, 2pm & 4pm Victoria Concert Hall 21 March 15 Sat, 11am, 2pm & 4pm Victoria Concert Hall Adventures in the Magical Kingdom The King of the Magical Kingdom of Far, Far Away is in town with his Jester who invites the audience to accompany them back home where a Grand Ball is about to take place. The guests begin to arrive and we meet Beauty and the Beast, Robin Hood, The Empress of the Pagodas, Puss in Boots as well as many other familiar cartoon characters. The Ball commences with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz before we all shake off our shoes and strut our stuff to the Shrek Swamp Dance Party! SSO musicians will also bring you favourite melodies from popular Disney cartoons including Lion King, Toy Story and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Jason s A to Z of Classical Music Why does the orchestra tune to A at the beginning of a concert? Get your answers at this fascinating children s concert where Associate Conductor Jason Lai will take you through the A to Z of classical music in a fun and entertaining manner! Jason will also direct the orchestra in performing selections from well-loved masterpieces written by some of the greatest composers. Jason Lai conductor Joshua Tan conductor Alasdair Malloy presenter Suitable for ages 4 to 14. No admission for infants-in-arms. Retain your Concerts for Children tickets to enjoy 10% discount on the next children s production. For more information on family packages and event sale dates, please refer to page

34 Suitable for children aged 6 and below. Tickets are required for children aged 2 and above. Each concert lasts one hour, and pre-concert activities will be held at 1.30pm and 3.30pm for the respective shows. 5 & 6 December 14 Fri & Sat, 2pm & 4pm Victoria Concert Hall SSO Babies Proms Come join Uncle Peter and the SSO for an amazing musical adventure like no other, and discover the fun and fantastic world of the orchestra, its many instruments and classical music! Now into its 12th edition, the SSO Babies Proms, which sells out every year, promises to be an hour of great fun and entertainment for parents and children alike. Peter Moore conductor/ presenter

35 Join the SSO and Associate Conductors Jason Lai and Joshua Tan for this engaging educational series suitable for young audiences as well as first-time concertgoers. All performances take place at the Victoria Concert Hall. Suitable for ages 5 and above. Please visit for event updates. 28 September 14 sun, 4pm Joshua Tan conductor 5 April 15 sun, 4pm Jason Lai conductor 1 February 15 sun, 4pm Jason Lai conductor 61

36 15 August 14 fri, 7.30pm BACH AND FAMILY I Peter Hanson leader c.p.e. bach j.s. bach j.s. bach c.p.e. bach Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major Double Violin Concerto in D minor Symphony No. 1 in D major 16 August 14 sat, 4pm BACH AND FAMILY II Peter Hanson leader c.p.e. bach Symphony in C major W.F. bach Symphony in D major, FK.64 j.c. bach Symphony in D major, Op. 18 No. 4 J.S. bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major 2 October 14 thu, 7.30pm VICTORIA CONCERT HALL CHAMBER SERIES STEPHEN HOUGH IN RECITAL Stephen Hough piano DEBUSSY La plus que lente DEBUSSY Estampes CHOPIN Ballades No. 1 & 2 CHOPIN Ballades No. 3 & 4 DEBUSSY Children s Corner DEBUSSY L isle joyeuse

37 2 November 14 sun, 4pm THOMAS ZEHETMAIR & RUTH KILLIUS IN RECITAL Thomas Zehetmair violin Ruth Killius viola MOZART Duo for Violin and Viola No. 1 in G major, K.423 HINDEMITH String Quartet, Op. 32 No. 5 haydn String Quartet in F major, Op. 3 No. 5 MOZART Duo for Violin and Viola No. 2 in B-flat major, K October 14 sun, 4pm the four seasons of buenos aires piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Trio version) mozart Divertimento in E-flat major, K.563 Book tickets to any 2 concerts in this series to enjoy 20% discount. Book tickets to any 5 concerts in this series to enjoy 25% discount. 30 November 14 sun, 4pm brahms: string sextet no. 2 Cho-Liang Lin violin Igor Yuzefovich violin MOZART Don Giovanni s Lustige Streiche (for 4 violins and double-bass) prokofiev Sonata for Two Violins in C major, Op. 56 brahms String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op

38 14 February 15 sat, 4pm valentine s day concert: souvenir de florence Jin Ta flute Tchaikovsky Piazzolla Mike Mower Souvenir de Florence History of Tango for flute, guitar and bass Sonata Latino 8 March 15 sun, 4pm schoenberg: pierrot lunaire Lan Shui conductor SCHOENBERG Pierrot lunaire, Op. 21 SCHOENBERG Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op May 15 sat, 4pm cho-liang lin plays mozart I Cho-Liang Lin violin 24 May 15 sun, 4pm cho-liang lin plays mozart II Cho-Liang Lin violin mozart Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-flat major, K.207 Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major, K.211 Rondo in C major, K.373 Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K.216 mozart Rondo in B-flat major, K.269 Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K.218 Adagio in E major, K.261 Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K