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Singapore’s Got Talent! Three President’s Young Performers hit the jackpot

Renee Yadav and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
© Clive Choo | Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Jay Roon Chua, Rodolfo Barráez and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
© Clive Choo | Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Dante Tan Yu Jie and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
© Clive Choo | Singapore Symphony Orchestra
By Chang Tou Liang, 21 September 2025
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“responding with a fist pump, Chua knew she had nailed it”
Reviewed at Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore on 20 September 2025
Programme
Tomasi, Concerto for Saxophone
Nielsen, Clarinet Concerto, Op.57
Debussy, Danses sacrée et profane
Mendelssohn, Symphony no. 4 in A major "Italian", Op.90
Performers
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Rodolfo Barráez, Conductor
Dante Tan Yu Jie, Saxophone
Jay Roon Chua, Clarinet
Renee Yadav, Harp
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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.