by Editor | Mar 7, 2025 | Interviews |
Kelly Tang’s compositions have been performed by international ensembles such as the Russian National Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Contemporain of Montreal, Band of Her... 
by Cherlyn | Feb 1, 2025 | Interviews |
A seasoned trombonist who has performed with several respected local music companies and orchestras, Hendrik Kwek has spent much of his life in pursuit of musical excellence. Beyond that, his commitment to contributing to Singapore’s vibrant music scene has led... 
by Editor | Sep 18, 2024 | Interviews |
Nicolas Baldeyrou began learning clarinet at the age of eight years old. He studied, successively, at the Conservatoire Municipal du Kremlin-Bicêtre (under Pierre Billaud), the Conservatoire de Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (under Véronique Fèvre), and at the age of 14, the... 
by Hari | Aug 8, 2024 | Interviews |
Asia’s premier pre-professional orchestra, the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) will be embarking on its 2024 Asian Concert Tour with a line-up of much-loved French composers, Ravel, Lalo and Debussy in Singapore on 14 August. Internationally celebrated cellist, Alban... 
by Editor | Nov 9, 2023 | Interviews |
Austin Larson joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as Principal Horn in 2023 having previously held positions with the Cincinnati, Baltimore, and Colorado Symphonies. A regular guest with the Philadelphia Orchestra while living in the United States, Austin also... 
by Hari | Sep 14, 2023 | Interviews |
Jan Van der Roost studied at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and the Conservatories of Ghent and Antwerp. He is an honorary teacher at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and honorary conductor of the orchestra of this institution. He is currently a guest lecturer at the... 
by Editor | Sep 10, 2023 | Interviews |
Originally working in a different industry, Patrick Neo left his job as an accounting professional to become a full-time band conductor. “When I started to pursue my Degree in Accountancy, I found myself teaching as a Junior Band Instructor and Wodwind... 
by Shiqi | Sep 8, 2023 | Interviews |
Ian Bousfield is one of the most influential and successful trombonists of our time. From a very early age, he played in English style brass bands to the highest level, something that instilled an incredibly highly developed sense of ensemble playing which was to... 
by Claudia | Aug 20, 2023 | Interviews |
Clarinettist and clarinet designer Julian Bliss excels as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. As a soloist, he has appeared with a wide range of international orchestras, including the Auckland... 
by Editor | May 26, 2023 | Interviews |
Since the beginning of her career, Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth has championed the trumpet repertoire amongst audiences on all six continents, meriting the highest critical praise for her soulful, lyrical sound and collaborative approach to music-making. An...