What’s On JANUARY - APRIL 2026
The information provided in this booklet is correct at the time of print. Visit ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for the latest updates. YST Photography: Lucas Kwai (BMus2, Trombone); Chan Chen (BMus3, MSMCP-AAS); Jellal Koay Loong Chuen (BMus4, Composition)
Our Concert Season Returns... As we step into 2026, we are delighted to welcome you back to YST to celebrate the return of our 2025/26 concert season. This is a season that embraces cross-cultural collaborations, celebrates musical excellence, and brings a rich diversity of musical voices to life—and we’re closing it with performances you won’t want to miss. From the return of the triennial Singapore International Violin Competition and YST Concerto Competition; to cross-institutional collaborations; recitals with YST Ensembles-in-Residence T’ang Quartet and Red Dot Baroque; visiting artists the Brodsky Quartet, Imani Winds and Stockholm Chamber Brass; as well as the season closer with the YST Orchestral Institute at Esplanade Concert Hall—don’t miss the musical diversity of our YST Community as we celebrate the close of an inspiring season and the start of a new musical year.
“YST nurtures not only eminent musicians, but also excellent leaders and entrepreneurs. It hones artistry, engages the community through music, and equips musicians with diverse capabilities for a rapidly-evolving 21st century.” ZHANG HEYANG, LIANHE ZAOBAO
Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at the heart of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at the National University of Singapore. Founded in 2003, YST has established a reputation as Asia’s most exciting international conservatory, nurturing a new generation of musical leaders in performance, composition, production, and community engagement. Across their diverse stories, they share a common home: the close-knit YST community with its internationally diverse student body, world-class faculty, and warm connections with alumni and the industry. 20 years ago, we began our journey with the Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme as our core educational focus. Since then, our educational offering has expanded substantially to include graduate, continuing education, and young artist programmes, as well as course offerings for NUS undergraduates at large. Further, we engage the public in music through our extensive concert programming, community engagement initiatives, and the work of our Centre for Music and Health.
Orchestral Institute
There’s Something Majors & Ensembles
OpusNovus Contemporary Music Ensemble
Lunchtime Concerts
Masterclasses
for Everyone New Music
What’s for Lunch? Soundbites
Our Soundbites series offers YST students the opportunity to programme their own concerts and showcase their unique musical expertise.
Wednesday Noon Recital
Our Wednesday Noon Recital series presents YST students with a platform to perform before their peers and the general public — featuring a variety of solo and ensemble performances across different instrument majors.
Select Mondays*, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free^
Select Wednesdays*, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free^
*Refer to ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for latest dates and venues. ^No booking required.
Discover Arts for All Don’t miss these concerts by the NUS Centre for the Arts! Come experience the arts in action as students from throughout the NUS community come together to showcase the plethora of talent on campus!
NUS Symphony Orchestra: Crossings in Sounds 6 Feb (Fri), 7:30pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via BookMyShow
NUS Wind Symphony: In Search of What Remains 28 Mar (Sat), 7pm, UCC Ho Bee Auditorium Tickets via BookMyShow
NUS Chinese Orchestra: Threads in Time 29 Mar (Sun), 5pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via BookMyShow
17 Apr (Fri), 8pm, UCC Theatre Tickets via BookMyShow
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
NUS Chinese Dance: 意动 Yì·Dòng – Intent/Motion
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Season Highlights
Singapore International Violin Competition YST & CUHK-Shenzhen Joint Concert 16 Jan (Fri), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
24 Jan–7 Feb, Various Timings & Venues
Brodsky Quartet in Recital 3 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
T’ang Quartet & Friends: Renaissance & Emergence Ones to Watch: Concerto 18 Jan (Sun), 5pm Competition Finals YST Concert Hall, $20 Red Dot Baroque: Invitation to Dance
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
21 Jan (Wed), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
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6 & 7 Mar (Fri & Sat), All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
Imani Winds in Recital 10 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
In Ac-chord: Sonatas for Cello & Piano
Stockholm Chamber Brass in Recital
10 Apr (Fri), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
17 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
Orchestral Institute Plays Shostakovich, Haydn & Pärt
Bach Cantata Series: WTF (What the Fugue?)
11 Apr (Sat), 7:30pm Esplanade Concert Hall, $15-50 via SISTIC
21 Mar (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
No booking is required for free events unless otherwise stated.
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
Book Your Tickets: yst.eventbrite.com
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YST & CUHK-Shenzhen Joint Concert
16 Jan (Fri), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | Free YST joins forces with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)-Shenzhen School of Music for an evening dedicated to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. On this evening, join our YST student musicians as they perform alongside CUHK-Shenzhen faculty Yoon Jung Yang (violin), He Shucong (violin), Alvin Wong (cello), Yuan Long (flute), Xue Yingjia (piano), Yu Le (percussion) and Lou Xinyue (percussion) in a dynamic exchange between cultures, generations and creative perspectives. Look forward to new works by CUHK-Shenzhen Founding Dean and composer Professor Ye Xiaogang, alongside faculty composers Yu Pengfei, Chen Yi and Shen Yiwen— offering a vivid snapshot of contemporary musical voices shaping the region today.
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
This joint concert celebrates not only the vitality of new music, but also the shared commitment of both conservatories to nurturing musical leaders, cultivating partnerships and shaping the future of musical education in Asia.
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T’ang Quartet & Friends: Renaissance & Emergence 18 Jan (Sun), 5pm | YST Concert Hall | $20
YST Quartet-in-Residence, the T’ang Quartet, ignites the year with Renaissance & Emergence, rising onto the stage with a surge of renewal. Energised with a spirit of transformation and new possibilities, they open the season with a vibrant momentum that sets the tone for the journey ahead. Constant innovation and steady reinvention is the name of the game for the T’ang Quartet. For 30 years, the group’s musical dexterity has surprised and delighted audiences locally and globally. Today, the Singapore-based quartet has grown to become one of the best known and most accomplished string quartets in Asia. What started out in 1992 to break new ground in the sharing of classical music to a larger audience has grown exponentially. Witness their creative output of tight, stylist blend of East and West, seamlessly reinterpreting classical work for contemporary fans while appealing to traditional audiences.
Red Dot Baroque: Invitation to Dance
21 Jan (Wed), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $15 RED DOT BAROQUE WITH TAN QIN YING, BAROQUE DANCE DANNY TEONG, BAROQUE DANCE
YST Ensemble-in-Residence Red Dot Baroque’s side-by-side project with the YST Orchestral Institute takes on a bold new dimension with Baroque dancers Tan Qin Ying and Danny Teong! Centered on the groundbreaking orchestral suite Les caractères de la danse by Jean-Féry Rebel, the programme invites you to explore dance music from the Baroque era— brought to life alongside original choreography of the time, passed down through early dance notation. An evening of Baroque music and dance, not to be missed!
Singapore International Violin Competition 24 Jan–7 Feb | Various Timings & Venues
The Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC) returns in 2026, celebrating exceptional artistry and the future of violin performance. A triennial global platform, the Competition brings together 30 outstanding young violinists under the age of 30, and has, since its launch in 2014, grown into a distinctive international event that champions artistic excellence, contemporary creation and meaningful musical dialogue. Expect an unforgettable two weeks as our competitors deliver their most compelling performances before an international jury of distinguished performers and pedagogues, who will determine the laureates of SIVC 2026!
Competition Schedule OPENING CEREMONY
24 Jan, All Day
YST Concert Hall
Free
FIRST ROUNDS
25–30 Jan, All Day
YST Concert Hall
Free
OUTREACH DAY
31 Jan, All Day
YST Concert Hall
Free
SEMI-FINALS
1 & 2 Feb, All Day
YST Concert Hall
Free
OUTREACH DAY
3 Feb, All Day
YST Conservatory
Free
FINALS
4 & 5 Feb, 7:30pm
Victoria Concert Hall
$15 via SISTIC
OUTREACH DAY
6 Feb, All Day
YST Conservatory
Free
GRAND FINALS
7 Feb, 5pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$20 via SISTIC
Visit singaporeviolincompetition.com to learn more.
Brodsky Quartet in Recital 3 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $20 BRODSKY QUARTET KRYSIA OSOSTOWICZ, VIOLIN IAN BELTON, VIOLIN PAUL CASSIDY, VIOLA JACQUELINE THOMAS, CELLO
“…the players gave unstintingly of their passion and energies, playing with a spirit so transformational you felt they were actually improving the world.” – The Strad Known for their energy, craftsmanship, and insatiable curiosity, the Brodsky Quartet have built a rich and varied musical life at the forefront of the international chamber music scene, earning numerous awards and accolades along the way. Their repertoire spans classical masterworks, complete cycles by composers such as Shostakovich, Beethoven and Schubert, and groundbreaking collaborations with leading contemporary composers. As educators and mentors, the Brodsky Quartet shares their expertise through residencies, masterclasses, and teaching at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Don’t miss the Brodsky Quartet’s other events at YST:
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
Brodsky Quartet Chamber Masterclass 4 Mar, 7.30pm | YST Concert Hall | Free
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Ones to Watch: Concerto Competition Finals
6 & 7 Mar (Fri & Sat), All Day | YST Concert Hall | Free Every year, the Conservatory Concerto Competition brings together YST Year 2 and 3 students to compete for the opportunity to play their chosen concerto with the YST Orchestral Institute, in a celebration of performance excellence and artistry. Following a series of preliminary rounds within instrumental family groupings, the first and secondplaced musicians from each area take the stage over two evenings. They will perform a complete work of their choice with piano accompaniment, assessed by an international panel of adjudicators. Join us in witnessing this showcase of student talent, and find out who our next Concerto Prizewinners will be! Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch series.
Imani Winds in Recital
10 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $20 IMANI WINDS BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE, FLUTE MEKHI GLADDEN, OBOE MARK DOVER, CLARINET KEVIN NEWTON, HORN MONICA ELLIS, BASSOON
“The signature contribution of this group [is] a technical ease with extravagant gestures, intense production of sound, and the daring expressive liberties… Imani’s got it all.” — Philadelphia Inquirer Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative musicmaking, the GRAMMY®-winning Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and impactful outreach, they have inspired audiences of all ages around the globe. Imani Winds’ repertoire bridges the traditional and the contemporary, featuring core chamber works, reimagined arrangements and newly commissioned pieces by both renowned and rising composers. Don’t miss Imani Winds’ other events at YST: Imani Winds Instrumental Masterclass 11 Mar, 7.30pm | Various Venues | Free
Stockholm Chamber Brass In Recital 17 Mar (Tue), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $20 STOCKHOLM CHAMBER BRASS URBAN AGNAS, TRUMPET TOM POULSON, TRUMPET ANNAMIA LARSSON, HORN JONAS BYLUND, TROMBONE DIRK HIRTHE, TUBA
Stockholm Chamber Brass (SCB) presents an evening of chamber brass performance at the YST Conservatory. Founded in 1988, the ensemble rose to international attention after winning 1st Prize at the International Competition for Brass Quintets in Narbonne and has since built a 35-year career as one of the world’s leading brass ensembles. SCB is dedicated to developing new repertoire, commissioning over 50 works, and has released six critically acclaimed recordings—including their recent album THEN, a collection of Renaissance songs and dances. The ensemble regularly performs at major festivals around the world and remains passionate about education, giving masterclasses internationally and running their own Stockholm Chamber Brass Academy. Don’t miss SCB’s other events at YST: Stockholm Chamber Brass Instrumental Masterclasses 16 Mar, 7.30pm | Various Venues | Free
Bach Cantata Series: WTF (What the Fugue?)
21 Mar (Sat), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $15 YST VOICE DEPARTMENT WITH RED DOT BAROQUE ALAN CHOO, VIOLIN AND YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229 Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226 Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45 Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 Selections from The Art of the Fugue
Don’t miss this exciting programme from the YST Voice Department, Red Dot Baroque, and members of the Orchestral Institute as they join forces to present the 14th iteration of YST’s Bach Cantata Series. Through selections of Bach’s motets, cantatas, The Art of the Fugue and more, unravel Bach’s unique contrapuntal genius that has captivated audiences for centuries—a programme so intricate, it will leave you going, “WTF (What the Fugue?)”
In Ac-chord: Sonatas for Cello & Piano
10 Apr (Fri), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $20 YST CELLO STUDIO YST PIANO STUDIO WITH LESLIE TAN, CELLO WANG ZIHAO, CELLO CHO HANG-OH, CELLO ALBERT TIU, PIANO NING AN, PIANO LIM YAN, PIANO
In Ac-chord honours YST’s Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance and the Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance, recognising the generous support that makes the cultivation of YST’s student pianists and cellists possible. On this evening, our talented students from the YST Cello and Piano Studios take the stage alongside YST Head of Piano Studies Professor Albert Tiu, as well as members of YST Piano and Cello Faculty Associate Professor Ning An, Lim Yan, Leslie Tan, Wang Zihao and more... Witness this dynamic collaboration as they present sonatas by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Poulenc, celebrating excellence and what it means to work in ‘ac-chord’—between instruments in dialogue, between artistry and precision, and between performers through shared collaboration.
Orchestral Institute Plays Shostakovich, Haydn & Pärt
11 Apr (Sat), 7:30pm | Esplanade Concert Hall | $15-50 via SISTIC Round off the 2025/26 season with the YST Orchestral Institute in a programme that spans centuries and styles— from Shostakovich’s searing intensity and moral complexity, to Haydn’s classical brilliance, and Pärt’s luminous stillness.
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH JASON LAI, CONDUCTOR
The concert opens with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, composed amid political turmoil and long heard as a work of dual meanings—its public gestures of triumph shot through with an unmistakable undercurrent of impassioned struggle. Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 (“Military”) follows, delighting with its bold fanfares, playful contrasts, and vivid orchestral colour, showcasing the composer’s wit and imagination at the height of his London years.
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 <1937>
The evening concludes with Pärt’s Fratres for winds, strings, and percussion—a contemplative, meditative work of shimmering textures and spiritual resonance that invites listeners into a timeless sound world.
What’s On Jan – Apr 2026
Under the baton of Principal Conductor Jason Lai, join us at the Esplanade Concert Hall for this season finale, celebrating the versatility of the orchestra and the enduring power of music across time and tradition.
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JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 100 in G Major (“Military”) <1793> ARVO PÄRT Fratres (Winds, Strings & Percussion) <1977; rev. 2007>
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Calendar of Events
Season Highlight
JANUARY
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Sibbi Bernhardsson Violin Recital Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
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Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free CUHK-Shenzhen Masterclasses Wed, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 1) Sun, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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YST & CUHK-Shenzhen Joint Concert Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 2) Mon, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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T’ang Quartet & Friends: Renaissance & Emergence Sun, 5pm YST Concert Hall, $20
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 3) Tue, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 4) Wed, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 5) Thu, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – First Rounds (Day 6) Fri, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – Outreach Sat, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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Sibbi Bernhardsson
Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free Red Dot Baroque: Invitation to Dance Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15 SIVC – Opening Ceremony Sat, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
FEBRUARY
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SIVC – Semi-Finals (Day 1) Sun, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – Semi-Finals (Day 2) Mon, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – Outreach Day Tue, All Day YST Conservatory, Free
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SIVC – Grand Finals Sat, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall $20 via SISTIC
Kangho Lee Cello Masterclass Tue, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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Soundbites: OpusNovus Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
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SIVC – Finals (Day 1) Wed, 7:30pm, Victoria Concert Hall $15 via SISTIC
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Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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SIVC – Finals (Day 2) Thu, 7:30pm, Victoria Concert Hall $15 via SISTIC
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Fresh Perspectives: Solos Fri, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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SIVC – Outreach Day Fri, All Day YST Conservatory, Free
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Orchestral Institute: Cross-Currents Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
NUS Symphony Orchestra – Crossings in Sounds Fri, 7:30pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via BookMyShow
Kangho Lee
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MARCH
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Student Capstones: Chan Chen Mon, 4pm YST Recital Studio, Free Brodsky Quartet in Recital Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20 Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Trio Abstrakt
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Brodsky Quartet Chamber Masterclass Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Ones to Watch: Concerto Competition Finals (Day 1) Fri, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free Ones to Watch: Concerto Competition Finals (Day 2) Sat, All Day YST Concert Hall, Free Family Concert Sun, 3pm YST Concert Hall, Free Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
OpusNovus: Homage to Boulez Wed, 8pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Imani Winds in Recital Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
Student Capstones: Jody Ang Thu, 9am YST Recital Studio, Free
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Faculty Recital: Traditions & Change, Renewal & Parting Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
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Ones to Watch: Concerto Prizewinner Showcase Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
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Brian Horne Voice Masterclass Mon, 7:30pm YST Ensemble Room 2, Free
Student Capstones: Chan Xin Tong Mon, 4pm, YST Recital Studio, Free
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Imani Winds Instrumental Masterclasses Wed, 7:30pm Various Venues, Free
Stockholm Chamber Brass Instrumental Masterclasses Mon, 7:30pm Various Venues, Free
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Stockholm Chamber Brass in Recital Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
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Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Hungarian Piano Quintets Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
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Student Capstones: Toh Chang Hui Thu, 9am YST Concert Hall, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free Trio Abstrakt in Recital Wed, 7:30pm, YST Recital Studio Free with Registration
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Liederabend: Voices of Northern & Eastern Europe Thu, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free Basses of Spring Thu, 7:30pm YST Ensemble Room 2, Free
Student Capstones: Xiao Wen Thu, 9am YST Recital Studio, Free
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Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF) – Concert 1: Concordia Quartet & Friends Fri, 7:30pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via SCMF
Student Capstones: Lim Yunn Ro Ariel Thu, 4pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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NUS Wind Symphony: In Search of What Remains Sat, 7pm, UCC Ho Bee Auditorium Tickets via BookMyShow
Student Capstones: Neo Jie Ning Fri, 4pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Bach Cantata Series: WTF (What the Fugue?) Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
NUS Chinese Orchestra: Threads in Time Sun, 3pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via BookMyShow
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Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
Fresh Perspectives: String Trios with Mondrian Ensemble Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
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Mondrian Ensemble in Recital Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Student Capstones: Kuah Hui Min Thu, 4pm YST Concert Hall, Free
An Evening of Hindemith Mon, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
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Forum: Trio Abstrakt Tue, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
APRIL
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SUTD Lunchtime Chamber Performances Wed, SUTD Campus Centre, Free Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF) – Concert 2 Wed, 7:30pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via SCMF
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Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF) – Advanced Quartet Program Showcase Sat, 7:30pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via SCMF
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Singapore Chamber Music Festival (SCMF) – Closing Gala Sun, 5pm, YST Concert Hall Tickets via SCMF
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Orchestral Institute Plays Shostakovich, Haydn & Pärt Sat, 7:30pm Esplanade Concert Hall $15-50 via SISTIC
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Soundbites: Composition Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
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OpusNovus: Brot Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Fresh Perspectives: Chamber Works Mon, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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Voice Discovery: Songs of Europe’s North & East Tue, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
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Nusa Swara Thu, 7:30pm, YST Recital Studio Free with Registration
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Student Capstones: Liew Zhen En Gaston Thu, 9am YST Recital Studio, Free
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Cantiamo: Up and Over, Exploring Europe’s Rich Vocal Heritage Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Student Capstones: Kelsey Tan Thu, 4pm YST Recital Studio, Free
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Nusa Swara
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In Ac-chord: Sonatas for Cello & Piano Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
Chamber Singers Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
NUS Chinese Dance: 意动 Yì·Dòng – Intent/Motion Fri, 8pm, UCC Theatre Tickets via BookMyShow
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Free Events
Group Bookings
No booking is required for free events unless otherwise stated. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For everyone’s safety, admission will close once the venue reaches full capacity.
We welcome group bookings for schools, corporations, and groups of more than 10 people. To arrange a group booking, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg.
Plan Your Visit Getting Here
On-Campus Dining
Address 3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117376
Foreword Coffee Roasters YST Conservatory, Level 1 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri
Parking NUS Carpark 3, at the basement of YST Conservatory. Nearest MRT Stations Clementi (EW23), Kent Ridge (CC24) and King Albert Park (DT6)
NUS University Town Select outlets open until 9pm, Mon–Sun One@KentRidge Select outlets open until 9pm, Mon–Sun
Bus Services • From Clementi Interchange: 96 • From Kent Ridge MRT: NUS Shuttle Bus D2, K, BTC • From King Albert Park MRT: 151 By Foot 10-minute walk from NUS University Town
Admission Out of respect for other event-goers, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals between pieces. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed admission to our events, with the exception of children’s concerts. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted for inability to attend, change of plans, or failure to show up on the day of the event.
Accessibility YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg. What’s On Jan – Apr 2026 33
Support Us A conservatory can refer to a space dedicated to the care and growth of fresh buds, as well as a school specialised in the fine arts. At YST, we take both meanings to heart in our mission of nurturing students to challenge, explore and grow as the musical leaders of tomorrow. Gifts from our donors enable us to provide our students a truly exceptional artistic education, and create vibrant platforms for the community to engage with music. Donations to YST are matched by the Singapore government, and eligible for a 2.5x tax deduction (for Singapore tax residents). In addition, YST donors receive the following benefits:
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Our Supporters We are deeply grateful to our benefactors, whose donations enables a range of opportunities at YST including tuition and bursary support, prizes and career development funding, community outreach, and visiting artist collaborations. With their generosity and trust, we are able to advance our mission of educating the next generation of musical leaders, engaging the community through music, and being a hub for musical enthusiasm and excellence in Singapore and the world.
Our Benefactors Ministry of Education For their support in the establishment of a conservatory of music in Singapore Yong Loo Lin Trust Yong Siew Toh Endowment and Scholarship Fund
Tan Chay Bing Education Fund Tan Chay Bing Scholarship Mr Tan Kah Tee Tan Eng Chin Scholarship
The Late Mr Rin Kei Mei & Mrs Rin Rin Collection String Instruments
Mr Ngiam Tong Yuen & Mrs Jean Ngiam-Wu Po Kin Jean Ngiam Research Fellowship
Shaw Foundation The Ones to Watch Concert Series
Mr Goh Geok Khim Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano
Singapore Totalisator Board Lee Foundation Ong Teng Cheong Professor of Music
Chenter Foundation Chenter Foundation Cathy and Tony Chen Community Outreach Fund
Friends, Faculty, Students & Alumni of YST Conservatory Steven Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kris Foundation Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund
The Community Foundation of Singapore S R Nathan Music Scholarship Endowment Fund
Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng OKK Wind Prize
Prof Kwa Chong Guan & Ms Kwa Kim Hwa Mabel and Soon Siew Kwa Scholarship
Mr Geoffrey Yu Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance
Mdm Yong Liew Chin Yong Liew Chin Music Scholarship
Ms Vivien Goh Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award
Dean’s Circle Lifetime Ambassadors Chan Wing To & Luon Chong Siak Ching & Seah Cheng San Doris Sohmen-Pao & Nicholas Chan Gao Jun Geoffrey Yu & Guy Hentsch Goh Geok Khim Goh Yew Lin Hamish McMillan Dyer Hsieh Fu Hua Ngiam Tong Yuen & Jean Ngiam-Wu Po Kin Ong Su Pin & Mervin Beng Phalgun Raju & Nicholas A. Nash Mr & Mrs Rin Kei Mei* Rin Huei Yen Sui Ning Tan Kah Tee Vivien Goh Wang Shuzhi Mr & Mrs Willy Tan Kian Ping Whang Tar Liang Dr & Mrs Yong Pung How BinjaiTree CapitaLand Chenter Foundation The Community Foundation of Singapore Far East Organization*
Hanmax Pte Ltd Hong Leong Foundation* Keppel Corporation Limited Kris Foundation Lee Foundation* Musim Mas Holdings National Arts Council National University of Singapore Society NUS Alumni Student Advancement Committee OUE Foundation Paeonia Foundation Shaw Foundation Singapore Airlines Ltd Singapore Pools Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd Singapore Technologies Engineering Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd Singapore Technologies Telemedia Singapore Telecommunications Ltd Singapore Totalisator Board Tan Chay Bing Education Fund Yong Loo Lin Holdings Anonymous Donor *Founding Partners of the Singapore International Violin Competition
Dean’s Circle Annual Members Christopher Cheng Dang Vu & Oanh Nguyen Frans & Marie-Pierre Mol Han Li & Joy Toh Ian & Freda Rickword James C M Khoo Janice Lee John & Pauline Foo John Tang & Joyce Sit Kyin Nwe Moong Lee Eng Hin Low Jia Hua Novo Tellus Capital Partners Pte Ltd
Paolo Adragna Raymond Goh Robert Teoh Mr & Mrs Tay Yu Jin Valverde Holdings Pte Ltd Yolyn Ang
Instrument Donors
Music Collections
Goh Yew Lin Paul McNulty Fortepiano
Family of the Late Mr Leong Yoon Pin Leong Yoon Pin Manuscripts
Tan Kah Tee Bösendorfer Imperial Model 290 Bösendorfer Johann Strauss Fazioli F278 Concert Grand
The Late Mr SR Nathan Digital Music Resources from the Madras Music Academy
John & Pauline Foo 2022 Daniele Raineri Violin
Nicholas Zaklama Oboe Resources
Other donors and supporters for their generous contribution towards scholarships and artistic development. We express our gratitude and apologies to donors whose names could not be included as of print time.
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