Virtuosic Bowed Strings

Chamber Charms:

Virtuosic Bowed Strings

Songs of Bowed Strings
Revival of Ancient Beauty

Starring SCO huqin masters Li Baoshun and Zhao Jianhua, this concert features various bowed string classics. The audience may look forward to works by famous Chinese musician Liu Tianhua, such as “New Year’s Eve Ditty” (also known as Nocturnal Peace), “Towards A Bright Future” and “Hymn of Idleness”, presented in both ensemble and erhu solo format. Other popular classics featured include “Nostalgia”, “Farewell at Yangguan Pass”, and “Ballad of Yubei”. Every movement of the bow promises to touch your heart!

Chamber Charms: “Virtuosic Bowed Strings” is set to charm the audience again after its premiere in 2021!

Details

Date:

7 Nov 2025 | 7:30 PM

Duration:

1 hr (no intermission)

Venue:
Tickets:
StandardS$30

Featuring

Erhu

Li Baoshun

Erhu

Zhao Jianhua

Programmes

New Year’s Eve Ditty

Composed by Liu Tianhua, Arranged by Qu Chunquan

Nostalgia

Composed by Lu Xiutang

Hymn of Idleness

Composed by Liu Tianhua, Accompaniment arranged by Wu Houyuan

Farewell at Yangguan Pass

Ancient tune, Arranged by Min Huifen, Accompaniment arranged by Akejian

Ballad of Yubei

Composed by Liu Wenjin

Towards A Bright Future

Composed by Liu Tianhua, Rearranged by Chua Jon Lin

There is a post-concert chat.

Programme curated by Li Baoshun, Concertmaster and String Section Leader and Zhao Jianhua, Erhu I Principal

Artistic direction by Quek Ling Kiong, Principal Conductor

Tickets and Admission Guidelines

Promotions+

Discounts

50% Friends of SCO Priority Sale

  • 14-22 May 2025
  • Applicable to Cat 1 & 2 only


25% Gold Friends of SCO


15% Silver Friends of SCO


10% Kinokuniya Members

Present valid membership pass upon purchase at counter


10% DBS/POSB Cards


10% DBS PayLah!

Through DBS Paylah! App only


Concession

30% discount for Child (Age 6-12) / Students / Senior Citizens (Age 60 and above) / NSF / Persons with Disabilities

  • Applicable to Cat 3 only
  • Concession tickets are non-transferable
  • Please note that random checks on concession tickets will be conducted at the point of entry. Patrons unable to present proof of eligibility (valid concession card) are required to upgrade their concession tickets to full price tickets.


Group Bookings – Non-profit organisations / educational institutions

  • Minimum 10 tickets
  • Eligible schools are able to use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidize up to 50% (excluding GST) of the final ticket prices.
  • Please contact SCO Box Office at Tel: (65) 6557 4034 or 6557 4085 / email: boxoffice@sco.com.sg
Ways To Book+

Tickets available at SISTIC

Online: sco.com.sg
SISTIC Hotline: (65) 6348 5555
Visit any SISTIC authorised agents near you, outlet locations available at www.sistic.com.sg.

SCO Box Office at Singapore Conference Hall
7 Shenton Way, Singapore Conference Hall, Singapore 068810
We are open from 10am to 5.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays.
On SCO concert nights, we are open from 6pm to 8.30pm.
Tel: (65) 6557 4034 Email: boxoffice@sco.com.sg

Admission Guidelines+

Admission

  • Present your ticket at the door to gain admission to the concert.
  • Each ticket is entitled for one patron only.
  • Bulky items, flowers, audio and video recording equipment, food and drinks are not allowed into the performance venue.


Latecomers

  • Arrive at the concert hall at least 15 minutes before the concert commences.
  • Latecomers will not be admitted until appropriate pauses during the show or during intermission, if any.


Age Limit

Infants in arms and children below 6 years old will not be admitted, Children aged 6 and above must purchase a ticket for admission.


Accessibility

  • Singapore Conference Hall including the SCO Concert Hall is wheelchair-friendly and guide/assistance dog friendly. Wheelchair accessible seating is also available at SCO Concert Hall. Seating arrangement for caregivers and accompanying companions may also be arranged, subject to seat availability.
  • Patrons with accessible seating requirements, please inform SCO Box Office of their needs when they book tickets so that arrangements may be made at (65) 6557 4034 or email boxoffice@sco.com.sg. Patrons with mobility challenges are advised to avoid sitting at Rows L to Y in SCO Concert Hall.


Photography / Video Recording

  • No unauthorised flash photography, video recording or audio recording.
  • Non-flash photography with mobile devices is allowed. Please disable flash before taking photos.
  • Please note that photographs and videos of patrons may be taken at this event for use in our archival and publicity material. By attending the event, you consent to the use of these photographs and videos for the foregoing purposes.

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