The Star Theatre 12 & 14 JUNE 2025, 7:30PM
PROGRAMME
The Wonderful World of Disney
(arr. Stephen Taylor)
Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken (arr. Natalie Tenenabaum)
We Don’t Talk about Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Reflection by Matthew Wilder, David Zippel (arr. David Hamilton)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Orchestral Suite by Alan Menken (arr. Michael Starobin)
The Bare Necessities by Bruce Reitherman, Phil Harris
Feed the Birds by The Sherman Brothers
Orchestral Suite from Aladdin by Alan Menken (arr. Danny Troob)
You’ll Be in My Heart by Phill Collins (arr. David Hamilton)
20-minute Intermission
Remember Me by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez (arr. Randy Kerber)
Someday My Prince Will Come by Frank Churchill
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf by Frank Churchill Colours of the Wind by Alan Menken (arr. Steven Reineke)
It’s All Right by Curtis Mayfield (arr. Randy Kerber)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John
Tangled - Concert Suite by Alan Menken
Dos Oruguitas - Two Little Caterpillars by Lin-Manuel Miranda
It’s A Small World by The Sherman Brothers (arr. Stephen Taylor)
When You Wish UPON A STAR by Cliff Edwards
Let it Go by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez (arr. David Hamilton)
PIANO
ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES LANG LANG
Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today – as a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century.
Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing, the 2020 Dubai EXPO Opening Ceremony, the 2024 Reopening of Notre Dame in Paris, or just for a few hundred children in public schools, he is a master of communicating through music.
Heralded by the New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” Lang Lang plays sold-out concerts all over the world. He has formed ongoing collaborations with conductors including Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, Daniel Barenboim, and Christoph Eschenbach, and performs with all the world’s top orchestras. Lang Lang is known for thinking outside the box and frequently steps into different musical worlds. Millions of viewers watched his performances at the GRAMMY Awards with Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock.
Lang Lang’s passion for innovation has led him to exciting collaborations beyond classical music. He has worked with global pop icons such as Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Rose from
BLACKPINK, J Balvin, and Jay Chou bringing classical music to new and diverse audiences. He also collaborated with Disney, blending his classical artistry with the magic of Disney, further expanding his reach.
For about a decade, Lang Lang has contributed to musical education worldwide. In 2008, he founded the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, aimed at cultivating tomorrow’s top pianists, championing music education at the forefront of technology, and building a young audience through live music experiences. In 2013, Lang Lang was designated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations as a Messenger of Peace, focusing on global education.
Lang Lang’s influence extends into the luxury world, where he is a Global Ambassador for Allianz, Dior, Hublot, and Hennessy, and has partnered with Alicia Keys for a high-profile campaign with Hennessy. His unique blend of artistry and creativity also led him to design his limited-edition Steinway Black Diamond piano, debut the Steinway Spirio Cast
to the world, create his Hublot limited-edition watch, and design the interior of a Bugatti car, etc. These ventures showcase his diverse talents beyond music.
Lang Lang started playing the piano at age three and gave his first public recital before the age of five. At age nine, he entered Beijing’s Central Music Conservatory and won First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at 13. He subsequently went to Philadelphia to study with legendary pianist Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music. He was seventeen when his big break came, substituting for André Watts at the Gala of the Century, playing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach: he became an overnight sensation, and the invitations started to pour in.
Lang Lang’s boundless drive to attract new audiences to classical music has brought him tremendous recognition: he was presented with the 2010 Crystal Award in
Davos and was picked as one of the 250 Young Global Leaders by the World Economic Forum. He is also the recipient of honorary doctorates from the Royal College of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, and New York University. In December 2011, he was honored with the highest prize awarded by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China and received the highest civilian honors in Germany (Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) and France (Medal of the Order of Arts and Letters). In 2016, Lang Lang was invited to the Vatican to perform for Pope Francis. He has also performed for numerous other international dignitaries, including four U.S. presidents and monarchs from many nations.
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PIANO/SINGER
GINA ALICE
Gina Alice is a versatile artist known for her captivating performances that span genres from classical to contemporary, enchanting audiences worldwide.Born to German-Korean parents in 1994 and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, Gina Alice began her musical journey at the age of four, studying under Professor Irina Edelstein. By age eight, she was already captivating audiences in France and Spain, and at thirteen, she made her TV debut on German national television.
In 2021, Gina Alice was recognized as an official Steinway artist, and her debut album “Wonderworld,” released by Universal/ Deutsche Grammophon, showcases her mastery with classical favorites and contemporary pieces. Her collaboration with Lang Lang and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig on Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals is set for release in 2024.
Beyond music, Gina Alice’s influence extends to the worlds of fashion and cosmetics, with appearances in top publications and partnerships with prestigious brands like Dior and Guerlain. Her global appeal has earned her spots on renowned talk shows and international engagements, reflecting her status as one of East Asia’s most influential celebrities.
Fluent in English, Chinese, German, Korean, and French, Gina Alice splits her time across all major cities across the world.
CONDUCTOR
JOSHUA KANGMING TAN
A graduate of The Juilliard School and the Eastman School of Music (High Distinction), Joshua Kangming Tan was the 2nd Prize winner of the Dimitri Mitropoulos International Competition, and an awardee of numerous scholarships and awards. For an unprecedented two years running, his performances of Bernstein’s Mass and the opera Don Pasquale were selected as the Best Classical Concert of the Year in 2018 and 2019 by the Straits Times. Also adept at working with film/multimedia and music, Joshua is a Disney-approved conductor and gave the Asian premiere of Fantasia
Presently Principal Conductor of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Director of the Asia Virtuosi, he has served successful stints as Resident Conductor of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Beijing Orchestra, Principal Conductor of the Guiyang Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
This is Joshua’s 10th appearance with OMM.
Previous highlights include the Singapore Premieres of Bernstein’s Mass (2018) and Wagner’s Das Rheingold (2023).
YIMIAO CHEN ERHU
Yimiao Chen, a renowned performer of the traditional Chinese instrument Erhu and inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, was awarded a full scholarship in 2021 and admitted to the Music Composition and Production program at Berklee College of Music and a grand champion of China’s top three professional Erhu competitions. She has collaborated with symphony orchestras in venues such as the National Centre for the Performing Arts in China, the Lincoln Center in New York, and Carnegie Hall.
GUITAR
DARYL TAY
Daryl is a guitarist, product specialist and composer from Singapore. He cut his teeth gigging nightly in clubs and bars, playing everything from pop and rock, to funk and jazz. He’s also honed his studio chops from numerous sessions over the years.
Daryl has performed and/or recorded with artists such as Hebe Tien 田馥甄, Joey Yung
容祖儿, Show Luo 罗志祥, Wang Junkai 王俊凯, Liu Yuning 刘宇宁, Weibird, Janice Yan 閻奕格, Jocie Guo 郭美美, Olivia Ong, Sarah Brightman, Shila Amzah, Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza, The Rit Xu Group, Electrico, M1LDL1FE and backed up guest artists Stefanie Sun, Miyavi and Twins. He has performed in the awardwinning hit musicals ‘Sunset Boulevard’, ‘& Juliet’ and ‘A French Kiss In Singapore’ and is a regular guest principal with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra. He has been on tour all over China with Kelly Yu 于文文 and Olivia Ong. His guitar design and playing can also be heard on the ongoing Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour and on numerous songs.
As a Yamaha product specialist, Daryl has done countless gear demonstration and training clinics in countries like China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines. As a composer, he has written and produced music for short films, indie games and advertisements.
He enjoys the outdoors and beaches, reading good books, bouldering and spending time with his wife, Felicia and his cat, Scottie.
SINGER
PRESTON LIM
SINGER
SYAKIRAH NOBLE
Syakirah Noble is a Singaporean singersongwriter and voice educator, known for her genre-defying versatility and heartfelt performances. A graduate of the Royal
Preston is a software engineer by day and musical theater performer by night.
Recent credits include: Jonathan Larson in Tick, Tick... Boom!, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, and Phoebus in Quasimodo, A Musical Story. Preston studied classical voice at Stanford University, where he also obtained a B.S. in Bioengineering and an M.S. in Computer Science.
When he isn’t performing, Preston can be found building software systems to fight mosquito-borne diseases at Google. He is also currently pursuing a PhD at the National University of Singapore focused on mathematical modeling for mosquito-borne disease control.
Northern College of Music (RNCM), UK, she effortlessly glides smoothly across jazz, soul, R’n’B, classical, hip hop, and more — always connecting with audiences through sincerity and conviction.
Since emerging as 1st runner-up in Mediacorp Suria’s Anugerah Mengejar Impian, she has appeared on national TV, performed at the Singapore Jazz Festival, alongside international acts such as Jamie Cullum, Incognito, Jessie J and shared the stage with regional artists like Marcell Siahaans, at events graced by regional royalty and dignitaries.
Drawing from her English-Asian heritage and formal training at SOTA and RNCM, Syakirah crafts a unique sound that bridges East and West. With singles like “Jangan Pergi” and “Sentiasa” featured on Malaysian TV dramas, she continues to evolve as an artist and educator — guided by the motto: “Think local, go global.”
In addition to her performance career, Syakirah is a dedicated voice teacher at The Voice Company and Singapore Raffles Music College, nurturing the next generation of vocal talents as well as aspiring singers of all ages.
ABOUT OMM
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” — Arthur O’Shaughnessy, “Ode”
The Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM) is a Singapore-based symphony orchestra established in 2008, comprising over 140 highly-trained volunteer musicians. Although many have chosen careers outside of music, our musicians are dedicated to the high standards of music-making and community work which OMM stands for. Under the mentorship of Chan Tze Law, a leading Singaporean conductor and Vice-Dean of the
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, OMM has become an integral part of Singapore’s classical music scene and has gained international repute for presenting works of epic proportions, including the critically-acclaimed Singapore Premieres of Bernstein’s Mass, Wagner’s Das Rheingold and Die Walküre
OMM was among the most active arts groups in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving the COVID-19 Resilience Certificate for organising a wide array of digital productions, live performances, and outreach events between August 2020 to December 2021. Recordings of these digital productions have also been featured at the Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as on the Singapore Airlines Inflight Entertainment System.
Highlights of OMM’s 2024-25 season include performances with Lü Shao-Chia, Paul Huang, Stella Chen, Lang Lang and Tito Muñoz.
Orchestra of the Music Makers Ltd. is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.
Website: www.orchestra.sg
Facebook: @orchmusicmakers
Instagram: @omm.sg
TikTok: @omm.sg
THE MUSIC MAKERS
VIOLINS
Wilford Goh CONCERTMASTER
Kimberlyn Wu PRINCIPAL SECOND VIOLIN
Yvonne Lee ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Ang Dun Jie
Ang Zien Xu
Chanz Boo
Nicole Chan
Gene Chen
Bryan Chung
Nathanael Goh
Goh Ying Xiang
Luke Ho
Alicia Jeanelly
Esther Lam
Jaslyn Lee
Pauline Lee
Lieu May Yen
Ariel Lim
Estee Ng
Preston Ng
Keith Ong
Poh Jer Lin
Cylvin Sim
Natalie Tan
Gary Teoh
Adele Wee
Natalie Yee
VIOLA
May Loh PRINCIPAL
Joan Fun
Skyler Goh
Lee Su Lynn
Jayson Loo
Karis Ong
Jonan Tan
Samuel Tan
Toh Xue Qian
CELLO
James Ng PRINCIPAL
Joy Chen
Koh Liong Tiek
Joshen Lim
Rio Liu
Charis Low
Edward Neo
Jasmine Sim
Tang Ya Yun
DOUBLE BASS
Alwyn Loy PRINCIPAL
Lee Mian Jun
Alvin Liew
Kevin Seah
Fredrick Suwandi
Adrian Tang
FLUTE
Rachel Ho PRINCIPAL
Alvin Chan ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Kelsey Tan
PICCOLO
Alvin Chan
OBOE
Seow Yibin PRINCIPAL
Tay Kai Tze ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Chan Chen
ENGLISH HORN
Tay Kai Tze
CLARINET
Li Xin PRINCIPAL
Desmond Chow ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Chua Jay Roon
BASS CLARINET
Desmond Chow
BASSOON
Lim Tee Heong PRINCIPAL
Tan Kuo Cheang
Lim Sze Ai
CONTRABASSOON
Lim Sze Ai
FRENCH HORN
Bryan Chong PRINCIPAL
Harsharon Kaur
Chloe Lau
Lim Shi Zheng
Ong Hwee Ling
TRUMPET
Lau Wen Rong PRINCIPAL
David Marley ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Joshua Tan
TROMBONE
Sam Armstrong Toh Chang Hui
BASS TROMBONE
Benjamin Lim TUBA
Uvahraaj S/O Anbarasan PRINCIPAL
HARP
Charmaine Teo PRINCIPAL
GUITAR
Daryl Tay
PIANO Ng Yun Wen
SYNTHESISER
Jane Foo
TIMPANI
Cheong Kah Yiong PRINCIPAL
PERCUSSION
Tan Lee Ying PRINCIPAL
Lim Rei
Julia Tan Hui Xuan
Keyon Toh
DRUMSET
Keyon Toh
OMM BOARD & MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lee Guan Wei Daniel, Chairman
Assoc. Prof Chan Tze Law
Christopher Cheong
Jesher Loi
Sanjiv Malhotra
Edward Neo
Toh Xue Qian
Prof Bernard Tan, Advisor
MANAGEMENT TEAM
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Michael Huang, Head
Lee Jinjun
Fredrick Suwandi
Joshua Tan
Oliver Tan
Isaac Tah
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Isaac Tah, Head
Ang Zien Xu
Natasha Lee
Skyler Goh
Shi Jia Ao
HUMAN RESOURCE
Ang Zien Xu
Chanz Boo
Nathanael Goh
Lee Jinjun
Lee Yuru
Jayson Loo
Estee Ng
Preston Ng
Fredrick Suwandi
Kelsey Tan
Joshua Tan
Josiah Teo
Kimberlyn Wu
BRANDING & MARKETING
Chan Chen, Head
Chua Jay Roon
Chloe Goh
Elizabeth Ip
Josiah Teo
PRODUCTION COORDINATION
Chanz Boo
Skyler Goh
Michael Huang
Preston Ng
Isaac Tah
Joshua Tan
LIBRARY & LOGISTICS
Wu Tianhao, Head
Lee Jinjun
Lee Yuru
Edward Neo
Preston Ng
Isaac Tah
Joshua Tan
AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE
Rayner Tan, Head
Lam Hoyan
Estee Ng
FINANCE
Neo Wei Qing, Head
Calvin Dai
Edward Neo
SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP
Edward Neo, Head
Rayner Tan TECHNOLOGY
Chay Choong, Head
Lam Yun En
Tasya Rukmana
OMM’S DONORS
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Joshua Tan
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Carin Chow
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