Immigrate to Singapore to learn more Singapore news: The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) will visit Suzhou for the first time on May 23rd and 24th. Conducted by world-renowned maestro Tsung Yeh, the orchestra will present two spectacular performances at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre Grand Theatre: the “Legend of the Merlion” concert and the “Talk About the Weather in the Concert” children’s concert.
Comprised of 82 musicians, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra is the local flagship arts group and the only professional national-level Chinese orchestra. On May 23rd, the “Legend of the Merlion” will commence with the majestic atmosphere of the large-scale Chinese symphonic epic, “Admiral of the Seven Seas — Zheng He.” The concert will feature a rich repertoire, including pieces such as “Legend of the Merlion” and “Suite: Three Movements for Jazz Piano and Chinese Orchestra.” Performing artists Shen Fengying and Yu Jiulin from the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre will join the orchestra for a selection from the Kunqu opera “The Peony Pavilion” titled “The Interrupted Dream.”
On May 24th, “Talk About the Weather in the Concert” is a highly engaging children’s concert specifically presented by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra for the children of Suzhou. Young audiences will enjoy pieces such as “In Spring” and “Insect World.” The final piece, “How Much Do You Know About Chinese Music,” will utilize the world-renowned Jiangsu folk song “Jasmine Flower” as a theme with variations.
