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Singapore Symphony aces world premiere of Paul von Klenau’s Eighth Symphony

By Chang Tou Liang, 19 April 2021
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“the freshness of spring bubbled up like uncorked spirits”
Reviewed at Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore on 17 April 2021
Programme
Klenau, Symphony no. 8, “In Olden Style” (World premiere)
Mozart, Violin Concerto no. 1 in B flat major, K207
Bach, Violin partita no. 2 in D minor, BWV1004: Sarabande
Schubert, Symphony no. 5 in B flat major, D.485
Performers
Bomsori Kim, Violin
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Hans Graf, Conductor
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Chang Tou Liang
Chang Tou Liang
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.