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Chorus in Concert - A Choral Tribute to Singapore
Singapore Lyric Opera Adult Chorus feat. Youth Chorus
30 August 2025, Saturday
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Singapore Lyric Opera presents:
Chorus in Concert – A Choral Tribute to Singapore
Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with a stirring evening of choral music presented by the Singapore Lyric Opera. Chorus in Concert features powerful opera choruses by Verdi — including “Va, pensiero” from Nabucco, “Gloria all’Egitto” from Aida, and “Patria oppressa” from Macbeth — works that echo themes of unity, identity, and resilience.
The concert also showcases folk songs from across the region, reflecting Singapore’s multicultural heritage, and a special choral arrangement of “Wu Suo Nan Yang (雾锁南洋)”, the iconic theme from The Awakening, Singapore’s first local blockbuster drama.
Join us in celebrating Singapore’s 60th birthday with a powerful evening of choral music. This concert honours our nation’s spirit of resilience and unity. Performed by the SLO Adult and Youth Choruses, it's a tribute to heritage, hope, and harmony.
Tickets available from SISTIC
Tickets Prices from S$32.
Various discounts are available.
School Booking Details
To support schools in bringing students, we are pleased to offer a group promotion: for every 10 tickets purchased, your school will receive 3 complimentary tickets. A minimum purchase of 10 tickets is required, and all tickets must be within the same category.
Schools can also take advantage of the Tote Board Arts Grant, which subsidises up to 50% of the ticket price. For more information on how to utilise the grant, please visit NAC’s website on the Grant guidelines.
PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME
Addio dolce svegliare alla mattina
Sono andati
MOZART’S DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (The Magic Flute)
Dies Bildnis ist Bezaubernd schön
Bei Männern, welche Liebe
O Isis und Osiris
Ach ich fühl es ist verschwunden
Papagena! Papagena! (suicide aria)
Pa… Pa… Pa…
DONIZETTI’S DON PASQUALE
Tornami a dir che m’ami
FRANZ LEHÁR’S THE MERRY WIDOW
Love Unspoken
MOZART’S COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Soave sia il vento
DONIZETTI’S L’ELISIR D’AMORE
Saria Possibile
~ INTERMISSION ~
LOCAL BLOCKBUSTER TV DRAMA, THE AWAKENING
雾锁南洋
arranged by Keane Ong
VERDI’S IL TROVATORE
Di quella pira越人歌 (SONG OF THE YUE BOATMAN)
Chinese Folk SongLÊ THƯƠNG’S HÒN VỌNG PHU (THE WAITING STONE)
The Epic (Music)
THOMAS’S MIGNON
Connais-tu le pays
BIZET’S LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLIS (THE PEARL FISHERS)
Au fond du temple saint
Johannes Brahms’s DEM HIMMEL WILL ICH KLAGEN
German Folk Song
O DANNY BOY
Irish Folk Song
LOCH LOMOND
Scottish Folk Song
O, MY LUVE’S LIKE A RED, RED ROSE
Traditional Scottish Poem
SHENANDOAH
American Folk Song
VERDI’S MACBETH
Patria oppressa
VERDI’S NABUCCO
Va, Pensiero
VERDI’S AIDA
Gloria all’ Egitto
Terrence Toh
Terrence Toh is a Singaporean choral director, music educator and chorus master. He holds a Master of Music from Boston University and has studied under Dr. André de Quadros, Dr. Owen Brian William and Dr. Diana R. Dansereau. His research interests mainly concern the transformative power of music, music education, and music-making.
He is the resident Chorus Master of the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) and has directed the chorus for SLO's productions of Pagliacci (2015, 2023), Turandot (2016), L’elisir d’amore (2017), Aida (2018), Carmen (2019), Die Fledermaus (2022) and Cavalleria Rusticana (2023). He currently directs the program for the three SLO choruses (Children, Youth, Adult) and also serves as a member of the SLO Artistic Committee.
Choral programs under Terrence’s direction have consistently garnered gold awards and distinction certificates in the Singapore Youth Festival, and he has led choirs to success in international competitions in the Czech Republic, Malaysia, and Italy. He also regularly features in Esplanade’s Limelight concert series and actively participates in Esplanade’s Voices – A Festival of Song as a performer and clinician.
A lifelong music educator, he firmly believes in a progressive curriculum grounded in education ethics and realised through Critical Pedagogy, empowerment and transformative music.
Dale Huang
Dale Huang is a dynamic and sought-after pianist known for his artistry, versatility, and sensitivity as a collaborator. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a BA (Hons) in Music from the University of Wales, Dale was a finalist at the 9th International Chopin Piano Competition in Tokyo (General Category), where his performance drew critical acclaim. He holds a Licentiate in Piano Performance (LRSM) with
Distinction and was named Southeast Asia’s Top Scorer in 2006.
A familiar and respected presence in Singapore’s choral and operatic scenes, Dale is the principal accompanist for the Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir, the Singapore Lyric Opera, and numerous school choirs. His exceptional musicianship was recognised with the Special Jury Award for Outstanding Accompanist at the 13th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus in 2023. Whether on stage or in the rehearsal room, Dale brings passion, precision, and a rare musical empathy to every performance.
SLO Adult Chorus
The SLO Adult Chorus is a leading chorus in Singapore under the direction of Chorus Master Terrence Toh. Since its establishment in 1990 and its first appearance in SLO’s inaugural production Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) in 1991, the chorus has actively performed in the company’s productions, concerts, engagement and outreach programmes In 2018, the chorus staged their first chorus concert, showcasing the culmination of years of experience of the choral members; performing opera chorus masterpieces by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, Donezitti, Gounod, Mascagni, and many more. As volunteer singers, our passionate Chorus members commit to understudy and playing roles in our performances.
Soprano
Carin Chan
Constance Seah-Wunady
Esther Jong
Grace Xu Xiaojun
Haruna Akizawa
Karen Aw
Katy, Ying Ying Leung
Lowell Chen
Allison Tan
Momoka Hosaka
Patricia Teng
Priscilla Lian
Sindy Keng
Zoey Li
Alto
Ally Tan
Lim Ming Jie
Fion Toh
Hu Yanjun
Patricia Chong
Stefanie Loh
Wan Chng
Tenor
Clement Perdana
Dennis Lin
Jing Tao
John Vuong (Vuong Hoang Kim)
Pham Thang Loi
Mik Rossi
Raj Masillamoni
Bass
Hugo Van Bever
Marcus Chan
Li Yizhe
William Chua
Xiao Chunyuan
SLO Youth Chorus
The Singapore Lyric Opera Youth Chorus established in 2019, nurtures young talents aged 15 to 26 through comprehensive music and drama training. Offering performances, showcases, and concerts, Youth Chorus cultivates a passion for opera and choral excellence. Its repertoire spans diverse genres and languages, while gaining insights into Western opera, theatre management and design. As a vital part of Singapore’s opera scene, Youth Chorus continues to inspire and develop exceptional young performers, shaping the future of the arts.
Soprano
Beh Jia Yi Amanda
Erin Valerie Oentung
Lee Shan Ning Giselle
Hu Muyu
Ines Kim Yuan Xin
Keiko Florensia Ang
Pan Yu Hui
Pan Xi
Alto
Chloey Tan Xi En
Kong Kar Yoke Jade
Lee Yun En Chloe
Lim Sing Wei
Teh Siew Qi
Tenor
Maneksha Babu Joel Vijay
Bass
Ezekiel Tang Xijie
Fong Shi Quan Gabriel
Lee Yi Zhi
Miguel Phua Hong Han