Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra (ACSO): Oriental Strings Concert
Victoria Concert Hall 10 May 2019 (F) 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tickets: SGD23 and SGD28, available at SISTIC (link below)
Following the success of Oriental Winds in 2018 which featured flutes across different cultures, the Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra (ACSO) proudly presents its next installment of the series, Oriental Strings.
Prepare to be dazzled by a lineup of young virtuosos from a range of bowed string traditions, as we bring to you recent works by Singaporean composers and Khachaturian’s monumental Violin concerto!
FEATURING Adrian Chiang, Conductor Dedric Wong, Conductor Gabriel Lee, Western Violin Edmund Song, Double Bass Fred Chan, Chinese Erhu Melissa Ong, Cello Sharanya, Indian Violin Rozie Hoong, Chinese Zhonghu
PROGRAMME
LAW WAI LUN (Arr. Edmund Song) – Prince Sang Nila Utama and Singa for Symphony Orchestra (World Premiere)
ERIC J WATSON – Building the Rainbow Bridge, Double Bass Concerto and Symphony Orchestra (World Premiere)
LI BO CHAN – Chu Song, Erhu & Cello Concerto with Symphony Orchestra (Singapore Premiere)
WANG CHENWEI – Childhood for String Orchestra
SYAFIQAH ’ADHA SALLEHIN – Commissioned Work (World Premiere)
ARAM KHACHATURIAN – Violin concerto in D Minor