Flowing Resonances: Aug - Nov 2023

WHAT’S ON

AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2023

Flowing Resonances

Programme correct at time of print. Please refer to our website at ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for latest updates and announcements.

CONTENTS

DEAN’S MESSAGE

WHAT’S ON: AUGUST

WHAT’S ON: SEPTEMBER

WHAT’S ON: OCTOBER

WHAT’S ON: NOVEMBER PLAN YOUR VISIT SUPPORT US OUR BENEFACTORS

Dean’s Message

A heartfelt welcome to the beginning of our new concert season, Flowing Resonances! It has been an absolute pleasure celebrating our 20th anniversary this year with our previous concert season Looking Back, Moving Forward – celebrating this milestone, tracing the journey and support that has brought us here, and envisioning the exciting future that lies ahead.

As we advance into the second half of the year, we continue to showcase the many resonances that ow from our work – within and beyond Singapore; across our student, faculty and alumni; as well as through innovative approaches and synergies.

Amongst the many events of the season, here’s a sample of highlights we can look forward to:

Distinguished visiting artists:

Catch recitals by pianist Alexander Schimpf (21 Aug) and violinist Koichiro Harada (31 Aug, supported by the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music). Also don’t miss violinist Kam Ning, cellist Richard Harwood and faculty pianist Lim Yan performing as a piano trio (4 Oct), a strong showcase of key artists in Singapore’s classical music scene!

We also look forward to masterclasses by cellist Jan Vogler (17 Aug), clarinettist Julian Bliss (24 Aug) and violinist Leonidas Kavakos (12 Oct).

Exciting ensemble synergies:

A popular favourite in our season o erings, the Orchestral Institute performs Walton and Brahms with Concerto Competition Prizewinner cello student Zhu Zeyu (9 Sep), as well as works by Schoenberg and Rachmanino in One Always Returns later in the season (7 Oct).

OpusNovus and the Elder Conservatorium from Australia continue our collaboration across cultures, uniting students to showcase new works from both countries (20 Sep).

A vocal extravaganza:

Join us in song with a recital by alumni Alice Cahya Putri and Cindy Honanta (12 Sep), and a Franz Schubert Festival with Ong Teng Cheong Professor Roger Vignoles exploring Schubert’s Lieder from a poetic perspective (31 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov).

Performers(‘) Present (25-28 Oct):

Last but not least, join us and the global artistic research community for performances, presentations, re ections, and fellowship – all focused on furthering the evolution of creative practices in music. We look forward to the Southeast Asian Golden Age Symphony premiere (28 Oct), where we unveil an exciting new orchestral commission by seven young composers representing some of Southeast Asia’s brightest voices – special thanks to Mr Nicholas Nash and Ms Phalgun Raju for their support.

Come ow with us this season as we celebrate the power of inspirational, life-a rming musicmaking!

Prof. Peter Tornquist Dean

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Flowing Resonances

As the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music enters our next 20 years, our vision is ambitious and seeks to reimagine what a 21st-century conservatory can be and contribute in the world.

From excellent to exceptional

YST will continue to be recognised as a leader in higher music education, nurturing accomplished musicians who are known for their exceptional skills and artistic expression.

At the Conservatory, students are challenged to grow as artists and individuals, supported in exploring new frontiers, and given platforms to showcase their talents to the world.

Well-positioned within the dynamic and ever-evolving world of music, YST will continue to equip students with the capacities they need to succeed in the industry.

Advancing higher music education

YST will be at the forefront of innovation in music and music education, exploring new technologies and approaches. We seek to push the boundaries of what is possible and partner other institutions within and beyond NUS to develop exciting new initiatives.

The Conservatory will continue to expand its o erings, nurturing music enthusiasts and professionals through our courses across pre-college, undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education.

Engaging the community

YST will continue to be a vital and active part of the local ecosystem, o ering a wide range of concerts and educational programmes that are accessible to all members of the community.

The Conservatory will work closely with schools, healthcare institutions and other community partners to provide targeted music education and immersion opportunities for people of all ages.

We will also continue to harness music in promoting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing - in the process of bene tting the community and enhancing best practices for music and wellness activities.

What’s On: August

All events are free admission unless stated otherwise.

First Year Creative Project

16 Aug, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Visiting Artist Series: Jan Vogler

Cello Masterclass

17 Aug, Thur, 7:30pm, CH

Soundbites: Alexander Schimpf Piano Recital

21 Aug, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Alexander Schimpf

Piano Masterclass

21 Aug, Mon, 3:00pm, CH

Wednesday Noon Recital

23 Aug, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Visiting Artist Series: Julian Bliss

Clarinet Masterclass

24 Aug, Thur, 7:30pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Koichiro Harada

Violin Masterclass

28 Aug, Mon, 4:00pm, CH

Wednesday Noon Recital

30 Aug, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Visting Artist Series: Koichiro Harada

Chamber Masterclass

30 Aug, Wed, 5:15pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Koichiro Harada & Friends Chamber Recital

31 Aug, Fri, 7:30pm, CH

$10 via Eventbrite

Koichiro Harada, violin

Qian Zhou, violin

Zhang Manqin, viola

Qin Li-Wei, cello

Ning An, piano

Abbreviations:

OH: Orchestra Hall | CH: Concert Hall

Visiting Artist Series:

Koichiro Harada

Violin Masterclass

Monday, 28 August 4:00pm

Conservatory Concert Hall

Free admission

Chamber Masterclass

Wednesday, 30 August

5:15pm Orchestra Hall Free admission

Recital

Thursday, 31 August 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall

$10 via yst.eventbrite.com

KOICHIRO HARADA, violin

QIAN ZHOU, violin

ZHANG MANQIN, viola

QIN LI-WEI, cello

NING AN, piano

ROBERT SCHUMANN

Piano Quintet in E- at major, Op. 44

CÉSAR FRANCK

Piano Quintet in F minor

Koichiro Harada, an accomplished violinist, is celebrated for his exceptional musicianship and captivating performances. Hailing from Japan, Harada displayed remarkable talent for the violin from a young age. He pursued formal training at the prestigious Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo, studying under revered violinists Koichiro Harada and Yoshio Unno. He further honed his skills at the renowned Juilliard School in New York under the tutelage of the legendary Itzhak Perlman.

He is also endowed with the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music, enabled by the Singapore Totalisator Board and the Lee Foundation.

What’s On: September

All events are free admission unless stated otherwise.

B-L Duo: Student Composition Recital

4 Sep, Mon, 7:30pm, RS

Bertram Wee, piano

Lynette Yeo, piano

Virtual Masterclass: Kyril Zlotnikov

Cello Masterclass

5 Sep, Tue, 4:00pm, RS

Concerto Prizewinner Showcase: Walton & Brahms

9 Sep, Sat, 7:30pm, CH

$10 via Eventbrite

Jason Lai, conductor

Zhu Zeyu (B.Mus3), cello

Soundbites: OpusNovus

11 Sep, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Forum Series: Charisse Baldoria

Lecture-Recital

12 Sep, Tue, 5:30pm, RS

Voice Department Alumni Recital:

Echoes of Emotion

12 Sep, Tue, 7:30pm, CH

Alice Cahya Putri, soprano

Cindy Honanta, mezzo-soprano

Mervyn Lee, piano

Koh Kai Jie, piano

Abbreviations:

OH: Orchestra Hall | CH: Concert Hall | RS: Steven Baxter Recital Studio

Wednesday Noon Recital

13 Sep, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Series:

Luo Wenhong

14 Sep, Thu, 4:00pm, RS

Visiting Artist Series: Luo Wenhong

Viola Recital

15 Sep, Fri, 7:30pm, OH

Virtual Masterclass: Hannah Roberts

Cello Masterclass

19 Sep, Tue, 5:30pm, RS

Wednesday Noon Recital

20 Sep, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

OpusNovus x Elder Conservatorium

20 Sep, Wed, 7:30pm, CH

Concerto Prizewinner Showcase: Walton & Brahms

Saturday, 9 September 7:30pm Conservatory Concert Hall

$10 via yst.eventbrite.com

YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE

JASON LAI, conductor

ZHU ZEYU (B.Mus3), cello

WILLIAM WALTON Cello Concerto

JOHANNES BRAHMS

Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90

As part of the Orchestral Institute’s Concerto Prizewinner series, we showcase three winners from YST’s 2023 Concerto Competition, who after competing in a series of preliminary and nal rounds within their instrumental family groupings, were awarded an opportunity to perform with an orchestra within Singapore. Tonight we feature Walton’s Cello Concerto, and Brahms’ sublime Symphony No. 3 Come hear the Orchestral Institute as we collaborate with YST student soloist Zhu Zeyu.

Supported by:

OpusNovus x Elder Conservatorium

Wednesday, 20 September 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall Free admission

ELDER FACULTY:

LUKE DOLLMAN, conductor

GRAYSON ROTUMAH, didjeridu

ELDER STUDENTS:

LAUREN BORG, ute

TAHLIA WILLIAMS, violin

BRIDGET MCCULLOUGH, viola

ESMOND CHOI, piano

YST FACULTY:

LIEN BOON HUA, conductor

TONY MAKAROME, mridangam

YST STUDENTS:

LEE PIN-YI (BMus.4), clarinet

K.GUN MONGKOLPRAPA (B.Mus4), percussion

MEGAN LOW (BMus.4), violin

LIU CHIEN-WEI (BMus.4), cello

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore and the Elder Conservatorium, Adelaide, reunite for the second installment of their pioneering, cross-cultural collaborative endeavor. Celebrating the triumph of their maiden project last year, which saw students from both institutions performing synchronously in two cities for their respective audiences, the collaboration is set to evolve further.

This year, they are taking their unique musical camaraderie to new heights by forming an ensemble composed of students from both schools. The ensemble will perform a varied programme showcasing the works of contemporary composers from both Singapore and Australia such as Liza Lim, Yuting Tan, Ross Edwards & Tony Makarome, in addition to a selected student composer from each conservatory. This provides a dynamic blend of pieces that mirror the rich cultural legacies of both nations.

The performances will take place in both cities and promise to be a remarkable journey through the diverse soundscapes of Singapore and Australia, highlighting the innovative synergies between these two institutions.

In collaboration with:

What’s On: October

All events are free admission unless stated otherwise.

Soundbites: Nintendo in Concert

2 Oct, Mon, 12:10pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Richard Harwood

Cello Masterclass

2 Oct, Mon, 4:00pm, RS

Visiting Artist Series: Kam Ning

Violin Masterclass

3 Oct, Tue, 4:00pm, RS

Visiting Artist Series: Kam-Lim-Harwood Trio

Chamber Masterclass

4 Oct, Wed, 5:15pm, OH

ACM Lunchtime Series: Chamber

6 Oct, Fri, 12:30pm, ACM

Visiting Artist Series:

Kam-Lim-Harwood Trio

In appreciation of Dr Yong Pung How

6 Oct, Fri, 7:30pm, CH

$10 via Eventbrite

Kam Ning, violin

Richard Harwood, cello

Lim Yan, piano

Orchestral Institute: One Always Returns

7 Oct, Sat, 7:30pm, CH

$10 via Eventbrite

Jason Lai, conductor

T’ang Quartet, quartet-in-residence

Soundbites: Cao Huiying

9 Oct, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Lynne Dawson Voice Masterclass

9 Oct, Mon, 4:00pm, CH

Wednesday Noon Recital

11 Oct, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Visiting Artist Series: Leonidas Kavakos

Violin Masterclass

12 Oct, Thu, 6:30pm, CH

ACM Lunchtime Series: Chamber

13 Oct, Fri, 12:30pm, ACM

Soundbites: feng by Elton Lee

16 Oct, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Series: Li Hong Gang

17 Oct, Tue, 4:00pm, RS

Wednesday Noon Recital

18 Oct, Wed, 12:15pm, CH

ACM Lunchtime Series: Voice

20 Oct, Fri, 12:30pm, ACM

Brass Ensemble Concert

20 Oct, Fri, 7:30pm, CH

Soundbites: Chamber

23 Oct, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Performers(’) Present 2023: International Artistic Research Symposium

25-28 Oct, Various Venues

Performers(’) Present 2023: Southeast Asian Golden Age Symphony

Premiere

$10 via Eventbrite

28 Oct, Sat, 7:30pm, CH

Jason Lai, conductor

Soundbites: Lee Wei Fan and Sim Yein

30 Oct, Mon, 12:30pm, OH

Voice Discovery Series: Inspiring GeniusSchubert’s Poets

31 Oct, Tue, 5:30pm, RS

Abbreviations: CH: Concert Hall | OH: Orchestra Hall | RS: Steven Baxter Recital Studio | ACM: Asian Civilisations Museum

Visiting Artist Series:

Kam-Harwood-Lim Trio

Cello Masterclass

Monday, 2 October 4:00pm

Steven Baxter Recital Studio

Free admission

Violin Masterclass

Tuesday, 3 October 4:00pm

Steven Baxter Recital Studio

Free admission

Chamber Masterclass

Wednesday, 4 October 5:15pm

Orchestra Hall

Free admission

Chamber Recital

Friday, 6 October 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall $10 via yst.eventbrite.com

KAM NING, violin

RICHARD HARWOOD, cello LIM YAN, piano

This chamber residency features visiting artists Kam Ning on violin and Richard Harwood on cello. A Singaporean now based in the UK, Kam Ning is a highly sought-after soloist and chamber musician. Amongst her many accolades are prizes at the Folkestone Menuhin International Violin Competition; the International Pablo Sarasate Violin Competition, and the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition. As an educator, she was professor of violin at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels and is currently principal teacher at the Yehudi Menuhin School.

In addition to his post as principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, Richard Harwood is a seasoned concerto soloist and chamber musician, including a few years as cellist of the Sitkovetsky Trio (2014-2016). Winner of the Pierre Fournier Award and the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition in Leipzig, Richard has also conducted masterclasses at conservatories in the UK and Austria.

YST faculty in collaborative piano Lim Yan joins Kam Ning and Richard Harwood in this much-awaited chamber recital.

This evening, we express our appreciation to the late Dr Yong Pung How, who was former Chief Justice of Singapore. He was a transformative champion of education at NUS and talent development in many institutions he was associated with across Singapore; and a crucial benefactor in the development of YST as Singapore’s rst conservatory of music.

As Trustee of the Yong Loo Lin Trust, Dr Yong helped YST secure its endowment from Ms Yong Siew Yoon. The latter’s donation enabled the founding of the Conservatory in memory of her sister Ms Yong Siew Toh, an ardent pianist and music educator. On behalf of all sta , students, faculty and alumni of the Conservatory, we express our gratitude for his support as well as his vision, dedication, and continuing advocacy for the arts in Singapore.

Orchestral Institute: One Always Returns

Saturday, 7 October 7:30pm Conservatory Concert Hall

$10 via yst.eventbrite.com

YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE with JASON LAI, conductor

T’ANG QUARTET, quartet-in-residence

ARNOLD SCHOENBERG

Concerto for String Quartet & Orchestra

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

It is 1930, three years before the Nazi Party took power, and Arnold seems to have it all—an enviable teaching position in Berlin, a much-improved public reception to his new works in the atonal style – and it seems the “Emancipator of Dissonance” has nally found his admirers! At his height of success, a return to tonality would seem ludicrous! Yet, that was to be…

It is 1940, three years before he would succumb to cancer, and Sergei does not have it all. World War II is raging back home, and as a Russian in New York, there is an emptiness that no amount of performing, conducting, or even cherry malted milk oats (his favourite drink!), could ll. He longs to compose, but must pay the bills through piano performance. If only he could return—to Russia, to his self…

Born just a year apart, the music of Sergei Rachmanino (1873-1943) and Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) could not sound more di erent. Yet years later, during their refuge in the United States, both yearned for a “return”—albeit expressed in di erent ways. The Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 symbolizes Rachmanino ’s long-awaited (and nal) return to his beloved homeland, while the Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra demonstrates Schoenberg’s allegiance to tradition, through his evolutionary recasting of the Handel original. Join us as the YST Orchestral Institute embarks on a owing journey of ever-resonant departures, borrowings, and returns.

Performers(’ ) Present 2023: Flowing Resonances

Wednedsay, 25 October - Saturday, 28 October

Various Venues

Human experience is lled with owing resonances: from distant stars, to temple bells, from concert stages, to the creative depths translated into a musical phrase – being a performer present is embodying owing resonances.

As the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music celebrates its 20th year, we re ect upon musical resonances owing in and out of Southeast Asia and particularly – since hosting its inaugural artistic research symposium in 2009 – towards the global synergistic growth in the eld of artistic research.

As with our four previous artistic-research symposia, Flowing Resonances seeks to address the kaleidoscopic issues facing musicians as they develop their musical art; creative practices rippling within the repercussions of global socio-political shifts – including the 2020 pandemic, the climate crisis, and the ever-evolving digital landscape – all challenging and inspiring what it means to be a twenty- rst century musical artist.

Featuring concerts by:

Melvyn Tan and Li Churen

Elaine Chew

Red Dot Baroque

Open Score Project

Morse Percussion

Frank Havrøy & Gunnar Flagstad

Karst De Jong, Tom Green, and Nozomi Omote

Calista Liaw (The Art of War)

YST Orchestral Institute & OpusNovus

Join us also for keynotes, presentations, and dialogues throughout the Symposium days.

bit.ly/performerspresent

Southeast Asian Golden Age Symphony Premiere Saturday, 28 October 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall $10 via yst.eventbrite.com

Seven young Southeast Asian composers. One Southeast Asian Golden Age Symphony. How will it all unfold?

The Southeast Asian Golden Age Symphony is a brand-new commission bringing together seven rising composers: Gema Swaratyagita (Indonesia), Hoang Pho (Vietnam), Lee Chie Tsang (Malaysia), Thatchatham Silsupan (Thailand), Danny Imson (Philippines), Jonathan Shin and Sya qah ‘Adha Sallehin (Singapore). A rich melding of the composers’ respective cultures and compositional voices, the symphony re ects the vibrant energy and diversity of a region poised for even more exciting growth ahead. Each composer has composed one movement, with the overall symphony brought together through close collaboration and synergy, facilitated by mentor Adeline Wong and working with curator Topi Lehtipuu.

The YST Orchestral Institute is proud to be premiering the symphony as part of the Performers(‘) Present international artistic research symposium.

We are grateful for the support of Ms Phalgun Raju and Mr Nicholas Nash in making this commission possible.

Stay tuned also for the documentary of the entire SEA Symphony creation process, to be released after the premiere!

What’s On: November

All events are free admission unless stated otherwise.

Wednesday Noon Recital

1 Nov, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Faculty Recital Series: Auf Dem Strom

2 Nov, Thu, 7:30pm, CH

Alan Bennett, tenor

Tan See Huey, soprano

Albert Tiu, piano

Abigail Sin, piano

ACM Lunchtime Series: Chamber

3 Nov, Fri, 12:30pm, ACM

Bass Line

3 Nov, Fri, 6:00pm, OH

Soundbites: Fresh Perspectives

6 Nov, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Visiting Artist Series: Lee Allen Trombone Masterclass

6 Nov, Mon, 4:00pm, CH

Primarily Piano

7 Nov, Tue, 7:30pm, CH

Wednesday Noon Recital

8 Nov, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

Near and Far: Schubert songs of Goethe and Mayrhofer

9 Nov, Thu, 7:30pm, CH

ACM Lunchtime Series: Chamber

10 Nov, Fri, 12:30pm, ACM

Soundbites: Espoir Quartet

13 Nov, Mon, 12:15pm, OH

Chamber Singers: Hopeless Romantic

14 Nov, Tue, 7:30pm, OH

Wednesday Noon Recital

15 Nov, Wed, 12:10pm, CH

OpusNovus

18 Nov, Sat, 7:30pm, CH

Junior Recitals

27 Nov - 5 Dec, CH

Visit our website for more information.

Abbreviations: CH: Concert Hall | OH: Orchestra Hall | ACM: Asian Civilisations Museum

Franz Schubert Festival

Die Quellen: Schubert’s Poetic Sources

Join the Voice Department faculty, students and visiting Ong Teng Cheong Professor* Roger Vignoles as we explore Schubert’s Lieder from the perspective of the poets whose works resonated so deeply with him. Over the course of three evenings, we will take an in-depth look at the lives of those whose words were the source for some of the most beautiful vocal music we have today.

*The Ong Teng Cheong Professorship is enabled by the Singapore Totalisator Board and the Lee Foundation

Voice Discovery Series: Inspiring

Genius - Schubert’s Poets

Tuesday, 31 October, 6:00pm

Steven Baxter Recital Studio

Faculty Recital Series: Auf dem Strom

Thursday, 2 November, 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall

Near and Far: Schubert songs of Goethe and Mayrhofer

Thursday, 9 November, 7:30pm

Conservatory Concert Hall

Chamber Singers: Hopeless Romantic

Thursday, 14 November, 7:30pm

Conservatory Orchestra Hall

The voice literature students and voice majors explore the unique relationships which Schubert had with his poets in this lecture-recital.

Join YST Faculty Alan Bennett, Albert Tiu, Tan See Huey and Abigail Sin as they explore Schubert works to various poets ranging from Müller to Schiller, including his epic ballad, Der Taucher, the beloved Der Hirt auf dem Felsen and more.

Celebrated Lieder accompanist Roger Vignoles returns to YST to lead the voice majors in a concert of Schubert songs on the poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Johann Baptist Mayrhofer.

The YST Chamber Singers present a concert of choral works by masters of the Romantic period, depicting emotions as expressed through references to nature in poetry.

Plan Your Visit

In order to have a ful lling visit to our concerts, we hope to share a few tips below to enhance your experience!

ADMISSION

Our concerts commence on time and late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals and usually at the end of a piece on the programme. Doors will normally open 30 minutes before the start time of the event and seating for free events are on a rst-comerst-served basis.

With the exception of our children’s concerts, no children under the age of six will be allowed admission out of respect for other concert-goers.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Conservatory has equitable access for all visitors and the venues are wheelchairfriendly. Please contact us should you require assistance to access the performance venues.

FOOD

AND BEVERAGE

We have a selection of food and beverage outlets both within and near the Conservatory Building o ering many choices for a meal before or after each concert:

Foreword Co ee Roasters

YST Conservatory Lounge

8am - 5pm on weekdays, and for select evening events

Bar Bar Black Sheep

Alice Lee Plaza

12 - 10:30pm, Wednesday - Saturday

University Town

TRANSPORT AND PARKING

Nearest MRT Stations

Clementi (EW23) and Kent Ridge (CC24)

Bus Services

96 (from Clementi), 151

NUS Internal Shuttle Bus Services A2, C, D1, D2 and BTC

Parking

Parking at YST Building basement, NUS Carpark 3

All information correct at time of print. Please visit the Conservatory website at www.ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for updated information.

Support Us

As YST enters our next 20 years, our vision is ambitious and seeks to reimagine what a 21st-century conservatory can be.

Your support helps energise our exciting initiatives, including:

An exceptional artistic education

We nurture the next generation of exceptional music talents not only in the classroom but through concerts, international exchange, research, community engagement, and active contributions to the music industry.

Scholarships and bursaries

Our scholarships and bursaries enable students to focus fully on their cra and make the most of their time at YST. ese also enable us to nurture top young talents from Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond – so nancial need is no barrier to pursuing their musical aspirations.

Centre for Music and Health

Amidst an increased focus on well-being, mental health and aging well, the Centre is the rst of its kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia to develop and inform evidence-based music programmes for health.

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SIVC is a platform for the world’s best young violinists to compete against the top of their generation is internationally-acclaimed triennial competition promotes Singapore as a cultural nexus and showcases our arts institutions to the world.

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Our Benefactors

Ministry of Education

For their support in the establishment of a conservatory of music in Singapore.

Yong Loo Lin Trust

Yong Siew Toh Endowment and Scholarship Fund

The late Mr Rin Kei Mei and Mrs Rin Rin Collection String Instruments

Shaw Foundation

The Ones to Watch Concert Series

Singapore Totalisator Board

Lee Foundation

Ong Teng Cheong Professor of Music

Friends, faculty, students, alumni of YST Conservatory Steven Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation of Singapore S R Nathan Music Scholarship Endowment Fund

Prof Kwa Chong Guan & Ms Kwa Kim Hwa

Mabel and Soon Siew Kwa Scholarship

Mdm Yong Liew Chin Yong Liew Chin Music Scholarship

Mr Goh Geok Khim

Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano

Chenter Foundation

Chenter Foundation Cathy and Tony Chen Community Outreach Fund

Kris Foundation Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund

Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng OKK Wind Prize

Mr Geo rey Yu Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance

Ms Vivien Goh

Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award

Dean’s Circle

LIFETIME AMBASSADORS

Mr Chan Wing To and Luon

Ms Chong Siak Ching and Mr Seah Cheng San

Ms Gao Jun

Mr Geo rey Yu

Mr Goh Geok Khim

Mr Goh Yew Lin

Mr Hamish McMillan Dyer

Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng

Ms Phalgun Raju & Mr Nicholas A. Nash

Ms Rin Huei Yen

Mr Rin Kei Mei & Mrs Rin*

Mr Tan Kah Tee

Ms Vivien Goh

Mr Whang Tar Liang

Mr & Mrs Willy Tan Kian Ping

Dr & Mrs Yong Pung How

BinjaiTree

CapitaLand

Chenter Foundation

The Community Foundation of Singapore

Far East Organisation*

Hong Leong Foundation*

Keppel Corporation Limited

Kris Foundation

Lee Foundation*

National Arts Council

Shaw Foundation

Singapore Airlines Ltd

Singapore Pools

Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd

Singapore Technologies Engineering

Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd

Singapore Technologies Telemedia

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd

Singapore Totalisator Board

Yong Loo Lin Holdings

Anonymous donor

* Founding Partners of the Singapore International Violin Competition

INSTRUMENT DONORS

Mr Goh Yew Lin

Paul McNulty fortepiano

Mr Tan Kah Tee

Bösendorfer Imperial Model 290

Bösendorfer Johann Strauss

ANNUAL MEMBERS

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Bowen Enterprises Pte Ltd

Assoc Prof Brett Stemple

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Dr Dang Vu and Ms Oanh Nguyen

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Assoc Prof Eleanor Wong

Dr Geh Min

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Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong

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Asst Prof Jonathan A. Chu

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Mr Lim Yan

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Assoc Prof Zhang Jin Min

MUSIC COLLECTIONS

Family of the late Mr Leong Yoon Pin

Leong Yoon Pin Manuscripts

The late Mr SR Nathan Digital Music Resources from the Madras Music Academy

Mr Nicholas Zaklama Oboe Resources

Other donors and supporters for their generous contribution towards scholarships and artistic development.