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3 days ago
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Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's Landmark 2026 Tour Of New Zealand, Australia And Singapore
Press Release – 818. In a historic collaboration of Eastern and Western traditions, China's pioneering Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is set to tour New Zealand, Australia and Singapore in March. The Orchestra will be led by its renowned Music Director, Long Yu – hailed by The New York Times as 'the most powerful figure in China's classical music scene.' Founded in 1879, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is Asia's oldest orchestra and a driving force in shaping China's classical music landscape across three centuries. It is internationally recognised for its performance on the Oscar and Grammy-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon soundtrack – a landmark moment in Chinese musical history. The Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Berliner Philharmonie, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the BBC Proms and the Edinburgh International Festival. The 2026 tour features works by two of China's most prominent contemporary composers: Elliot Leung, the youngest-ever recipient of the 2023 Huabiao Award for Outstanding Composer, and Qigang Chen, praised by The Guardian for achieving a 'sustained dialogue between Chinese and Western classical and cultural traditions.' These are presented alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, performed by celebrated soloists Jian Wang (cello) and Serena Wang (piano), who makes her Australasian debut. A vibrant centrepiece of the program is Leung's Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours – an evocative ten-movement suite, with each piece inspired by a traditional Chinese dish. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Long Yu said: 'It is an honour to be embarking on this special tour with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in March 2026. As Asia's oldest symphony orchestra, SSO has undertaken many important international tours throughout its 146 year history. This tour marks the Orchestra's return to Australia and New Zealand, in addition to its Singapore debut. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and we are glad to be sharing the stage with two internationally-acclaimed Chinese musicians for this tour – cellist Jian Wang and pianist Serena Wang – to perform a programme of Chinese and Western music. We are particularly looking forward to introducing audiences to Elliot Leung's symphonic suite 'Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' – a work commissioned and premiered by SSO last year – in addition to Qigang Chen's piano concerto 'Er Huang', as they celebrate the profound depth of Chinese culture.' Bernie Haldane, Kaitohu Toi Artistic Director, Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival said: 'We are honoured to welcome the world-renowned Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to Tāmaki Makaurau for this special New Zealand exclusive, in partnership with our esteemed colleagues in Australia and Singapore. This marks the first time in more than 25 years that an international symphony orchestra will perform in our city — a momentous occasion for our audiences and arts community. We're especially looking forward to sharing a selection from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours, a piece that reflects Chinese culture through music — a powerful reminder of how music can connect us across borders and traditions.' Melbourne Symphony Orchestra CEO Richard Wigley said: 'The MSO has a long tradition of partnering with our orchestral friends and colleagues in Asia and beyond. It's wonderful to be able to present this tour of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra alongside co-presenters Sydney Opera House, Auckland Arts Festival and Singapore Symphony Orchestra. This will be a truly cross-cultural program showcasing the extraordinary history of Chinese musicians performing eastern and western compositions.' Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM said: 'At the Sydney Opera House, we believe in the transformative power of creative collaboration. This tour from the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is an opportunity to connect more deeply with the community around us and also with our friends across the region. It's been three decades since we've seen these formidable musicians in Sydney, and I'm looking forward to hearing them perform in our upgraded Concert Hall for the first time. Kenneth Kwok, CEO of Singapore Symphony Group said: 'We are delighted to partner the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on their tour of Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. This collaboration deepens the cultural ties between Singapore and Shanghai – two dynamic global cities with enduring connections. Long Yu has been a long-time friend of the SSO, and we warmly welcome him and the orchestra for their debut performance in Singapore. I look forward to hearing them at the Esplanade Concert Hall.' The tour is organised by the award-winning classical music agency Askonas Holt, who have been bringing the world's greatest orchestras to audiences around the world for decades, and next year celebrate their 150th anniversary.' The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra 2026 Program and Tour AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL The Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Visit to join the waitlist for access to presale tickets. Thursday 19 March 2026 Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang) Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 (soloist: Serena Wang) Friday 20 March 2026 Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Qigang Chen: Piano Concerto 'Er Huang' (soloist: Serena Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 Tickets from $81 + transaction fee, with $20 child tickets available Patrons, Subscribers & Members pre-sale: Tuesday 22 July, 10am AEST Waitlist pre-sale: Thursday 24 July, 10am AEST General Public on sale: Friday 25 July, 10am AEST Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Qigang Chen: Piano Concerto 'Er Huang' (soloist: Serena Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 SINGAPORE Monday 23 March 2026 – Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets from $30 + booking fee Available from 19 September 2025, on
Scoop
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Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's Landmark 2026 Tour Of New Zealand, Australia And Singapore
In a historic collaboration of Eastern and Western traditions, China's pioneering Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is set to tour New Zealand, Australia and Singapore in March. The Orchestra will be led by its renowned Music Director, Long Yu – hailed by The New York Times as 'the most powerful figure in China's classical music scene.' Founded in 1879, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is Asia's oldest orchestra and a driving force in shaping China's classical music landscape across three centuries. It is internationally recognised for its performance on the Oscar and Grammy-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon soundtrack – a landmark moment in Chinese musical history. The Orchestra has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Berliner Philharmonie, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, the BBC Proms and the Edinburgh International Festival. The 2026 tour features works by two of China's most prominent contemporary composers: Elliot Leung, the youngest-ever recipient of the 2023 Huabiao Award for Outstanding Composer, and Qigang Chen, praised by The Guardian for achieving a 'sustained dialogue between Chinese and Western classical and cultural traditions.' These are presented alongside works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, performed by celebrated soloists Jian Wang (cello) and Serena Wang (piano), who makes her Australasian debut. A vibrant centrepiece of the program is Leung's Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours – an evocative ten-movement suite, with each piece inspired by a traditional Chinese dish. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Long Yu said: 'It is an honour to be embarking on this special tour with Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in March 2026. As Asia's oldest symphony orchestra, SSO has undertaken many important international tours throughout its 146 year history. This tour marks the Orchestra's return to Australia and New Zealand, in addition to its Singapore debut. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and we are glad to be sharing the stage with two internationally-acclaimed Chinese musicians for this tour – cellist Jian Wang and pianist Serena Wang – to perform a programme of Chinese and Western music. We are particularly looking forward to introducing audiences to Elliot Leung's symphonic suite 'Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' - a work commissioned and premiered by SSO last year - in addition to Qigang Chen's piano concerto 'Er Huang', as they celebrate the profound depth of Chinese culture." Bernie Haldane, Kaitohu Toi Artistic Director, Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival said: "We are honoured to welcome the world-renowned Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to Tāmaki Makaurau for this special New Zealand exclusive, in partnership with our esteemed colleagues in Australia and Singapore. This marks the first time in more than 25 years that an international symphony orchestra will perform in our city — a momentous occasion for our audiences and arts community. We're especially looking forward to sharing a selection from Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours, a piece that reflects Chinese culture through music — a powerful reminder of how music can connect us across borders and traditions." Melbourne Symphony Orchestra CEO Richard Wigley said: 'The MSO has a long tradition of partnering with our orchestral friends and colleagues in Asia and beyond. It's wonderful to be able to present this tour of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra alongside co-presenters Sydney Opera House, Auckland Arts Festival and Singapore Symphony Orchestra. This will be a truly cross-cultural program showcasing the extraordinary history of Chinese musicians performing eastern and western compositions.' Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron AM said: 'At the Sydney Opera House, we believe in the transformative power of creative collaboration. This tour from the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is an opportunity to connect more deeply with the community around us and also with our friends across the region. It's been three decades since we've seen these formidable musicians in Sydney, and I'm looking forward to hearing them perform in our upgraded Concert Hall for the first time. Kenneth Kwok, CEO of Singapore Symphony Group said: 'We are delighted to partner the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on their tour of Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. This collaboration deepens the cultural ties between Singapore and Shanghai - two dynamic global cities with enduring connections. Long Yu has been a long-time friend of the SSO, and we warmly welcome him and the orchestra for their debut performance in Singapore. I look forward to hearing them at the Esplanade Concert Hall.' The tour is organised by the award-winning classical music agency Askonas Holt, who have been bringing the world's greatest orchestras to audiences around the world for decades, and next year celebrate their 150th anniversary.' The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra 2026 Program and Tour AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL The Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall Visit to join the waitlist for access to presale tickets. Thursday 19 March 2026 Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang) Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 (soloist: Serena Wang) Friday 20 March 2026 Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Qigang Chen: Piano Concerto 'Er Huang' (soloist: Serena Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 MELBOURNE Friday 13 March 2026 – 7.30pm, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Visit Tickets from $81 + transaction fee, with $20 child tickets available Patrons, Subscribers & Members pre-sale: Tuesday 22 July, 10am AEST Waitlist pre-sale: Thursday 24 July, 10am AEST General Public on sale: Friday 25 July, 10am AEST Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Qigang Chen: Piano Concerto 'Er Huang' (soloist: Serena Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 SYDNEY Sunday 15 March 2026 – Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House Visit Tickets from $69 + booking fee Insiders pre-sale: Tuesday 22 July, 9am AEST What's On pre-sale: Wednesday 23 July, 9am AEST General public on sale: Friday 25 July, 9am AEST Elliot Leung: Selections from ' Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours' Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (soloist: Jian Wang) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 SINGAPORE Monday 23 March 2026 – Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets from $30 + booking fee Available from 19 September 2025, on
Sky News
23-06-2025
- Sky News
Violin worth £150,000 stolen from London pub
A violin worth more than £150,000 was stolen from a London pub - with police appealing for help to find the 285-year-old instrument. The violin belongs to a member of the London Philharmonia Orchestra who was in The Marquess Tavern in Islington on 18 February when it was taken. It was made in Florence in 1740 - and described by its owner as "incredibly precious" and "priceless", the Metropolitan Police said. The owner, 30, reported the theft to police on the evening it was stolen - but it has still not been found. CCTV images from the pub show a man wearing a hat leaving with the instrument in its case. PC Michael Collins, from the Met's local policing team, said: "We've been working hard to try and locate the suspect and are releasing this CCTV in an effort to help identify them as soon as possible." "Please help us find the person responsible and have the violin returned it to its rightful owner." Anyone with any information can call 101 quoting reference number 01/7178074/25, tweet the police at @MetCC, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Composer returns to his Ayrshire roots as part of Scottish Chamber Orchestra Summer tour
The orchestra is bringing world-class music to venues across Scotland and part of the Ayrshire region will be on the tour. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra has announced its annual Summer Tour- and for one composer it's a real homecoming to his Ayrshire roots. The orchestra is bringing world-class music to venues across Scotland and part of the Ayrshire region will be on the tour. And for former Cumnock Academy pupil, Jay Capperauld, it'll be his second year as SCO Associate Composer. Until August29 2025, the orchestra is bringing together a host of exceptional conductors and soloists to present world-class, live classical music to 20 remote Scottish locations From Kames in the West to Golspie in the North, the SCO Summer Tour aims to build relationships with local communities, put SCO musicians centre-stage and bring world-class concerts to audiences who might otherwise not be able to experience them. The 2024/25 season marks Jay Capperauld's second year as SCO Associate Composer. Following a season that included the world premiere of Bruckner's Skull and performances of three other works, the SCO will perform two newly commissioned pieces by Jay during the Summer Tour, including his Wind Dectet Carmina Gadelica. Gavin Reid, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, said: 'As we look ahead to summer 2025, we look forward to hitting the road once again and bringing the SCO's music to communities across Scotland. 'With our world-class musicians and a dynamic programme that truly showcases the depth of our orchestra, this tour promises to offer something for everyone. Whether it's your first concert or you're a long-time supporter, we can't wait to share the joy of live music with you all.' The SCO's Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze takes the Orchestra to Stirling (26 June), Dunoon (27 June), and Hawick (28 June) for a concert of timeless melodies including Larsson's Pastoral Suite, Mozart's Bassoon Concerto with SCO's very own Cerys Ambrose-Evans as soloist and concluding with Schubert's Symphony No. 6. Conductor Jakob Lehmann and SCO Principal Clarinettist Maximiliano Martín lead a romantic programme in Airdrie (27 August), Blair Atholl (28 August), and Inverness (29 August). The programme includes Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville, Spohr's Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat, and Schubert's Symphony No. 2 in B-flat. Conductor Adam Hickox leads a French Romantic programme with SCO Principal Flautist André Cebrián placing his instrument firmly in the spotlight. Touring to Kingussie (19 June), Golspie (20 June), and Findhorn (21 June). The programme features Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin, Ibert's Flute concerto, as well as Schubert's Symphony No. 5. Conductor Jonathan Bloxham takes the Orchestra to Hamilton (17 July), Castle Douglas (18 July), and Ayr (19 July) with a programme showcasing the Orchestra's versatility and artistry. The concert features the world premiere of Rewired, a dynamic new concerto for soprano saxophone and chamber orchestra written by Jay Capperauld, with Lewis Banks as soloist. The programme also includes symphonies by Haydn and Beethoven. The SCO Wind Soloists visit Kames (11 June), Kilmelford (12 June), Crianlarich (13 June) and Gartmore (14 June) with an intimate programme, featuring Carmina Gadelica, a vibrant new dectet by Jay Capperauld, who takes inspiration from Gaelic hymns, incantations and songs in his striking new work. The SCO Strings directed by Stephanie Gonley embark on a Summer Serenade which takes audiences on a journey through vibrant rhythms, tender romance and timeless beauty, with works including miniatures from Coleridge-Taylor's Novelletten and Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Sibelius's Rakastava (The Lover) and Dvořák's Serenade for Strings round off performances in Brechin (12 June), Fochabers (13 June), and Fortrose (14 June). Also over the summer period, the SCO takes to the stage at the East Neuk Festival for the Opening Concert (25 June). SCO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze leads the celebrations with The East Neuk of Fife, followed by guitarist Sean Shibe performing Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, perhaps the most famous piece ever written for guitar, before closing the concert with Schubert's joyful Symphony No 6. 18 and Under Go Free. Under 26s/students/Universal Credit £6. People with disabilities half price, essential companion goes free.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Planisware unveils AI-powered innovations and latest product improvement at annual conference: Exchange25 EMEA
Planisware unveils AI-powered innovations and latest product improvement at annual conference: Exchange25 EMEA Paris, France, June 11, 2025 – Planisware, a leading B2B provider of SaaS in the rapidly growing Project Economy market, hosted its annual client conference, Exchange25 EMEA, over the last two days in Paris. This Paris edition is a highly anticipated event, held annually for over 20 years. It provides a platform for Planisware to showcase its latest innovations and foster fruitful exchanges among its extensive client base, partners, and other professionals from diverse industries. Loïc Sautour, CEO of Planisware, commented: 'An estimated 90% of organizations are currently undergoing some form of digital transformation. We are not just observing this change, we are living it. Since 2020, we have doubled in size and transformed how we serve our clients. Events like Exchange25 EMEA let us bring our vision to life and this year, AI was the catalyst behind our most exciting features. They also allow our customers, such as ArianeGroupe and ABB, to showcase how Planisware's innovative solutions help them drive their project portfolios and manage high-stakes programs with precision and transparency. We remain committed to delivering comprehensive value through scalable enterprise solutions, deep domain expertise, and evolutive services that support continuous growth, adoption, and success.' In the wake of rapid digital transformation across industries, a core theme of Exchange25 EMEA was Planisware's continued deep investment in AI and automation, and reinforce its commitment to helping organizations plan smarter and more strategically. The company introduced its AI-Powered Unified Platform, enabling to deliver a personalized user experience tailored to each organization's needs through increasing usage of intelligent agents and leveraging its semantic model. Planisware continues to stand out as a versatile partner and provider, delivering comprehensive support across multiple domains. The conference also spotlighted enhancements of the two products of Planisware's single-platform now offering a streamlined UX and a redesigned interface: Planisware Enterprise: A scalable, enterprise-wide solution built to capture organization's strategy, align portfolios, execute projects, and co-ordinate your teams efficiently. Planisware Orchestra: Tailored for small to mid-sized enterprises, Orchestra is a turnkey cloud solution to quickly streamline project decision-making, foster collaboration and ensure best practice across the whole organization. Together, these solutions reflect Planisware's commitment to delivering scalable, user-centric solutions for organizations of all sizes. About Planisware Planisware is a leading business-to-business ('B2B') provider of Software-as-a-Service ('SaaS') in the rapidly growing Project Economy. Planisware's mission is to provide solutions that help organizations transform how they strategize, plan and deliver their projects, project portfolios, programs and products. With circa 750 employees across 18 offices, Planisware operates at significant scale serving around 600 organizational clients in a wide range of verticals and functions across more than 30 countries worldwide. Planisware's clients include large international companies, medium-sized businesses and public sector entities. Planisware is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Compartment A, ISIN code FR001400PFU4, ticker symbol 'PLNW'). For more information, visit: and connect with Planisware on: LinkedIn. Contact Investor Relations Media Benoit d'Amécourt Brunswick GroupHugues Boëton / Tristan Roquet Montégon planisware@ +33 6 75 51 41 47 +33 6 79 99 27 15 / +33 6 37 00 52 57 Attachment 20251106 - Planisware unveils AI-powered innovations and latest product improvement at annual conference Exchange25 EMEAError while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
