January 29th,

Opening Ceremony at Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall / Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall 

January 30th,

Workshops at Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall / Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall / Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Concert Hall

（optional）

January 31st,

Competition

February 1st,

Gala concerts 

January 30th -31st,

International Friendship Concerts

The Opening Ceremony of the World Orchestra Festival will take place at the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall or Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. As a vibrant and cosmopolitan city-state at the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is renowned for its multicultural identity, world-class arts institutions, and strong commitment to music education and cultural exchange. The city has emerged as an important international hub for classical music, bringing together diverse musical traditions and artistic talents from around the world. Hosting the Opening Ceremony in Singapore provides an ideal platform to celebrate the universal language of orchestral music while highlighting the city’s unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. The event will mark the beginning of the World Orchestra Festival with a spirit of international friendship, artistic excellence, and cultural connection.

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Note: all orchestras are welcome to attend the opening ceremony as audience.

As an optional part of the program, workshops will be offered at the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Concert Hall in Singapore. As a leading international hub for music education and cultural exchange in Asia, Singapore provides an inspiring environment for musicians from around the world to learn, collaborate, and further develop their artistic skills. Members of renowned European orchestras, professors from leading European universities of music and performing arts, and other distinguished international music experts will provide professional coaching to participating orchestras. 

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Note: all orchestras can apply for workshops.   

Orchestras participating in the category “Competition” will make their debuts in front of the international jury, consisting of world well-known orchestral conductors and music experts. For details please read the chapter “Celebration and Competition”.

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Note: All orchestras can apply for participating at the competition. 

During these days, a series of international friendship concerts will be held in and around Singapore, featuring renowned venues such as the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. These concerts will bring together ensembles from around the world, fostering meaningful cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and mutual understanding among diverse communities.

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Note: all orchestras can apply to perform at one of these concerts. Each orchestra has the chance to perform individually on stage. The whole concert could be shared with other orchestras.

The rehearsals and Gala Concerts will take place at prestigious venues in Singapore, including the Esplanade Concert Hall, the Singapore School of the Arts Concert Hall, and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. Participating orchestras will have the opportunity to perform classic works on world-class stages, showcasing their unique musical heritage and artistic excellence to audiences in Singapore and fellow musicians from around the world. United by the universal language of music, the Gala Concerts will bring together young musical talents from across the globe, creating a memorable finale to the festival and leaving every participating orchestra with an invaluable international performance experience and lasting artistic memories.

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Note: all orchestras are welcome to perform at the Gala Concert. Each orchestra has a chance to perform individually on the stage. The whole concert will be shared with other orchestras.