by Editor | Aug 10, 2026 | Interviews |
When Lau Wen Rong joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), he described the milestone as literally “living the dream” he had envisioned for years. Fast forward through nearly a decade of weekly repertoire, high-stakes performances, and relentless artistic... 
by Hari | Jun 24, 2026 | Interviews |
An Interview with Dr Nipat Kanchanahud On Rehearsal Philosophy, Listening, Wind Band Education, and Leadership In the world of wind band education, few educators have influenced Southeast Asia as profoundly as Dr Nipat Kanchanahud. As a conductor, educator,... 
by Editor | Apr 12, 2026 | Interviews |
A memoir written by Ms Vivien Goh Published with permission from Tan Kim Swee Tan Kim Swee began his career as a primary school teacher and was later recommended to join the Ministry of Education’s Music Department due to his training as a pianist in his early years.... 
by Editor | Dec 14, 2025 | Interviews |
In this edition of our Pathway series, we shine a light on lesser-known yet vital careers within the music industry – Arts Administration. While conversations about music often focus on performers and conductors, Pathway explores the behind-the-scenes roles that... 
by Hari | Nov 27, 2025 | Interviews |
The Ratwinit Bangkaeo Wind Symphony (RWB) has emerged as one of Thailand’s most distinguished school bands, admired for its discipline, artistry, and consistent musical excellence under the leadership of Kaisorn Julatip. Known for their remarkable precision and... 
by Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | Interviews |
Viskamol Chaiwanichsiri (b.1995) is a Thai composer, conductor, and music educator known internationally for blending traditional Thai soundscapes with contemporary styles, establishing him as a leading figure among emerging Asian composers. His works have been... 
by Editor | Aug 31, 2025 | Interviews |
Hirokazu Amakasu graduated from Tokyo College of Music and was a principal for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble led by Yasuhiko Shiozawa. He studied conducting with Akihito Mihara and Hisaatsu Kondo, and music in general with Hiroshi Hoshina. He furthered his studies under... 
by Editor | Aug 29, 2025 | Interviews |
Yeo Chow Shern is a Malaysian composer and graduate of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, where he refined his compositional voice. He first gained recognition in 2013 as a laureate of the Young Composers Southeast Asia... 
by Cherlyn | Aug 28, 2025 | Interviews |
When discussing the music industry, most people tend to think of prominent performance roles like musicians and conductors. How about other careers in the music industry? Our new series, Pathway, hopes to shine the spotlight on lesser-known careers in the music... 
by Editor | Aug 26, 2025 | Interviews |
Trumpet virtuoso Sergei Nakariakov, hailed as the “Paganini and Caruso of the trumpet”—returns to Singapore with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a programme led by Mikhail Pletnev, featuring the composer’s own Trumpet Concerto and his arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s...