Celebrate an unforgettable evening with contemporary classical soprano and voice educator Khor Ai Ming, in her deeply personal solo recital MISSING YOU 我想你了, held on Saturday, 18 October 2025, 7:30pm at the Esplanade Recital Studio.

Coinciding with her 55th birthday, this milestone concert reflects on themes of love, family, mentors, students, and life’s many chapters. Known as one of Singapore’s most versatile vocalists, Khor brings together a rich tapestry of musical styles — from classical arias to heartfelt ballads, nostalgic songs to jazz and lively rhythms.

Audiences can look forward to an evocative programme sung in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, Uygur, Italian, and German, enhanced by a dynamic ensemble of musicians who will colour each story with texture and nuance.

Join Khor Ai Ming on this moving journey of memory, emotion, and celebration — a night of music that promises to touch the heart and soul.

ABOUT THE ARTISTE

Khor Ai Ming is a celebrated contemporary classical soprano whose artistry and versatility have made her one of Singapore’s most distinctive voices. Awarded the COMPASS Artistic Excellence Award in 2015 for her outstanding contributions to the nation’s cultural landscape, she is acclaimed for her ability to move seamlessly between classical, contemporary, and cross-cultural repertoire.

Renowned for her expressive range and musicianship, Ai Ming is frequently invited to present world and Singapore premieres of major new works. Among these are Gottfried von Einem’s Der Besuch der alten Dame (as Claire Zachanassian), Schoenberg’s complete Pierrot Lunaire cycle, Berio’s O King, Gaslini’s Magnificat, Paul Wilson’s Spiritus, Messiaen’s La Mort du Nombre, Juhi Bansal’s The Lost Country of Sight, Tony Makarome’s Shiva, and Jeremy Monteiro’s Shakti Dance. She has also been a featured soloist at national celebrations, performing the theme song of the Chingay Parade (2011, 2014) and Iskandar Ismail’s Music for Fireworks at the Marina Bay Countdown (2012).

Her 2013 performance of Pierrot Lunaire under the Esplanade Spectrum Series with the Asian Contemporary Ensemble received critical acclaim from The Straits Times, which also described her annual solo recitals at the Esplanade Recital Studio as “a keenly awaited fixture in the concert calendar.”

Praised for her “gloriously communicative personality and innate musicianship” (The Straits Times), Khor Ai Ming continues to captivate audiences with performances that embody both sophistication and emotional depth. She holds a Fellowship in Voice (FTCL) and continues her studies under the guidance of international opera singer Ning Liang.

MUSICIANS:
Mei Sheum, Piano and keyboard 
Bertrand Lee, Piano
Colin Yong, Bass and flute
Sebastian Ho, Guitar
Jeremy Wong, Pipa
Tamagoh, Drum and percussion