A Transnational Celebration of Culture and Music

GRAMMY Award-winning Maestro Tang Muhai, revered for his fiery conviction and profound artistic insight, leads the Shanghai Nine Trees Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by supporting musicians from Singapore, in a sweeping program that spans cultures and centuries. Singaporean pianist William Wei, hailed for his expressive touch and commanding stage presence, returns home to perform Chopin's First Piano Concerto, a youthful masterpiece lush with poetry, beauty and virtuosic brilliance.

Also featured is the world premiere of Mei Lanfang Peking Opera Symphony, a bold reimagining of the well-loved Peking opera through the Western symphonic lens, rich in drama, elegance, and cultural resonance. Singaporean Felix Phang's Pasat Merdu, a vibrant musical tapestry that captures the colour and rhythm of Southeast Asian life, completes the program.

More than a concert — this is a celebration of friendship, identity, and the future of cross-border collaboration. Don't miss this unforgettable fusion of East and West, tradition and innovation, memory and imagination.

FEATURING 

Shanghai Nine Trees Philharmonic Orchestra
The Straits Ensemble
Tang Muhai, conductor
William Wei, piano

PROGRAMME 

FELIX PHANG Pasat Merdu
HE ZHANHAO & CHEN GANG Butterfly Lovers Concerto
MEI LANFANG Peking Opera Symphony
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op.25
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11