This September, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) welcomes two internationally acclaimed French musicians for a pair of exceptional concerts, celebrating some of the greatest works of the classical repertoire.
On 18 and 19 September, celebrated French cellist Gauthier Capuçon joins conductor Vasily Petrenko for an evening featuring Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1. Recognised as one of today’s leading cellists, Capuçon performs regularly with the world’s most prestigious orchestras and is admired for the richness of his sound and expressive artistry.
This concert offers Singapore audiences a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of some of France’s most distinguished classical musicians, while highlighting the strong cultural ties between France and Singapore through music.
A 20% discount is available on tickets for the 18 & 19 September concert featuring Gauthier Capuçon and Vasily Petrenko:
The following week, on 25 and 26 September, acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich returns to the SSO under the baton of French conductor Pierre Bleuse for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
Pierre Bleuse, Music Director of the Ensemble intercontemporain and a regular guest with leading orchestras across Europe, brings his dynamic approach to a programme that also features works by Bartók, Ravel and Singaporean composer Zechariah Goh.