Metamorphosis

    Metamorphosis

    Metamorphosis, Returning to Our Roots

    2025 marks two 60th anniversaries – 60th birthday of Singapore, and the 60th year of the Singapore Conference Hall, home of the SCO. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, SCO joins hands with renowned tabla musician Nawaz Mirajkar, percussion virtuoso Riduan Zalani for a nostalgic musical journey, accompanied by historical photographs courtesy of the Singapore Press Holdings. Let’s revisit the the Singapore story in celebration of the diamond jubilee!

    Details

    Date:

    19 Jul 2025 | 7:30 PM

    Duration:

    1 hour 30 minutes (with intermission)

    Venue:
    Tickets:
    StandardS$80|S$60|S$40|S$20
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    Featuring

    Principal Conductor
    Tabla

    Nawaz Mirajkar

    Frame Drums

    Riduan Zalani

    Programmes

    Lion City Rhapsody

    Composed by Wang Chenwei

    Soul of Damaru

    Tabla: Nawaz Mirajkar

    Composed by Nawaz Mirajkar, Rearranged by Sim Boon Yew

    The Stories of Singapore

    Composed by Law Wai Lun

    Within and Beyond

    Frame Drums: Riduan Zalani

    Composed by Chang Yungchin

    World Premiere of CO version

    Pasat Merdu

    Composed by Felix Phang, Adapted by Germaine Goh

    World Premiere

    Converging Resonances

    Composed by Wang Chenwei

    There is a post-concert chat.

    Programme curated by Huang Guifang, Plucked String Section Leader/Sanxian Principal, Qu Jianqing, Yangqin Principal and Yu Jia, Pipa 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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