Music

Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Zarathustra and Bluebeard’s Castle

Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Hannu Lintu, Shenyang, Jennifer Johnston, Gabriel Chan (Singapore)

24 Jul 2026, Fri, 7.30pm

2hrs

(Intermission: 1 x 20mins)

Esplanade Concert Hall

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Photo credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Synopsis

Continuing Hannu Lintu’s inaugural concert series, this programme explores the expressive breadth of orchestral and operatic storytelling. Richard Strauss’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra opens with an incandescent sunrise, a symphonic reflection on humanity, purpose, and destiny. From the light of knowledge, we descend into shadow with Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle, a chilling tale of curiosity, desire, and doom, brought to life through the supernatural textures of his one-act opera. Award-winning Chinese bass-baritone Shenyang (沈洋, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2007) and English mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston (Royal Philharmonic Society Singer of the Year 2021) take on the roles of Duke Bluebeard and the ill-fated Judith, drawing audiences into their dark, suspenseful story. Seven great doors shut tight, and none shall see what is behind them. Do you dare open one?

Admission Age:

7 and above.

Language: English

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Date & Time

24 Jul 2026, Fri

7.30pm

Esplanade Concert Hall

Tickets & Prices

	Standard	Students, NSFs, Seniors & PWDs (Limited)
Cat 1	$100	-
Cat 2	$75	-
Cat 3	$55	-
Cat 4	$40	$28
Cat 5	$30	$21
Cat 6	$15	$10.50

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