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Singapore Symphony Orchestra

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra was established in 1979. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra includes 96 instrumentalists. The aim that is stated for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is to “to enrich the local cultural scene, serving as a bridge between the musical traditions of Asia and the West, and providing artistic inspiration, entertainment and education". The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents more than 50 symphonic performances each year that encompasses a wide audience. Numerous Singaporean musicians, composers and artistes are featured with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra during major concert periods.


The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has performed concert tours in various countries, some of which include China, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States. The present Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, who has been there since his appointment in 1997, is Lan shui. Mr. Lan shui has worked a lot in bringing the Singapore Symphony Orchestra to were it is today, in terms of its standard and global recognition.


The Singapore Symphony Orchestra performs at its home venue the Esplande Concert Hall and also frequently at the Victoria Concert Hall, both of which are in Singapore. The Esplande Concert Hall, the home venue of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, is situated on along the Marina Bay next to the mouth of the Singapore River. The Victoria Concert Hall is situated in the civic district of Singapore. The Victoria Concert Hall was the previous home venue for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, before it moved to the Esplande Concert Hall in 2002.


Various hotels are in the region if you are looking for Singapore accommodation. A Singapore hotel would be a good place to stay for people visiting the country from abroad.

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