This Singapore pre-tour concert moves from Wang Chenwei’s local sound world in The Sisters’ Islands to Chloe Chua’s Mendelssohn, then opens out into Mahler’s First under Hannu Lintu.
Venue reference photo from 2023; not the 2026 performance. · Report image rights
GOWOAH / Singapore A REASON TO GO
University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore2026.10.08Classical & instrumentalTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
What draws you to this experience?
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The Sisters’ Islands sets a Singapore point of departure
Wang Chenwei’s tone poem turns a local island legend into orchestral colour. It is the tour programme’s opening statement of a Singaporean voice, rather than a generic curtain-raiser.
Classical & instrumental
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Chloe Chua enters Mendelssohn’s long lyrical line
The E minor Concerto brings the soloist in early and keeps her woven through the orchestra. Hear how Chua connects songfulness, speed and transitions into one continuous argument.
Classical & instrumental
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Mahler grows from awakening nature to a giant close
Mahler’s First travels from distant, awakening sounds through a distorted funeral march to a deliberately oversized finale. The hall lets its layers and dynamic scale occupy real space.
2023 SSO performance of Mozart K.364 with Chloe Chua and He Ziyu; not the 8 October 2026 programme.
Chua’s violin and He’s viola are a well-matched pair.
Chang Tou LiangPersonal account · Excerpt2023 edition2023-07-30 · Checked 2026-09-13
MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
Listeners who want a path from Singaporean writing to a Romantic concerto and a large symphony
Before you decide
He Ziyu does not appear in this concert; he joins the separate Mozart programme on 9 October. Photography, video and audio recording are prohibited during performance.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Find the view that suits you.
Listen across three scales: island landscape, soloist-orchestra dialogue, and the expansion of Mahler’s finale. Be seated 15 minutes early.
Based on this event’s official zone plan; each level is shown separately with the stage below. Our zone numbers are navigation aids; check official booking for seats and availability.
FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
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Dates & times
2026.10.08
8 Oct 2026 at 7:30pm; approximately 2hr 10min including a 20min intermission.
Asia/SingaporeMore programme details
The Sisters’ Islands sets a Singapore point of departure
Chloe Chua enters Mendelssohn’s long lyrical line
Mahler grows from awakening nature to a giant close
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Venue & travel
University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore
Travel to the NUS University Cultural Centre; the campus is large, so plan the final approach to the official venue entrance before departure.
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Entry & companions
Recommended for ages 7+. Every attendee needs a ticket; infants and toddlers are not admitted. Late entry is only at a suitable pause or intermission.
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Tickets & access
SGD 20–40 / reserved seating
No specific access service is listed; confirm wheelchair seating or hearing assistance with the presenter before booking.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.