Chang Tou Liang, a native of Singapore, is a family physician by profession. Actively following the
classical music scene in Singapore since 1979, he has been a music reviewer of The Straits Times
from 1997, contributing over 2300 articles to the national daily. He was also editor of several local
musical newsletters and served as Artistic Director of the Singapore International Piano Festival
from 2004 to 2008. His blog Pianomania has covered international piano competitions and musical events in four continents. He has a keen interest in travelling, street food and cat photography.
South Korean soprano Sumi Hwang's Mahler, Richard Strauss and Brahms from Hans Graf are musical and geographical synergy in Singapore, heralding the Lunar New Year.
An unusually fresh reading of the Pastoral Symphony complemented a world premiere by Singaporean composer Zechariah Go and an exuberant performance of Shostakovich's Second Violin Concerto.
The internationally acclaimed violinist returns to her hometown with an intimate performance of the composer's Violin Concerto, which was paired with a spirited reading of his "Italian" Symphony.
