Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Gil Shaham And Mahler 5

Name: Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Gil Shaham And Mahler 5
Start: 2026-07-17
End: 2026-07-17
Location: Singapore

The inaugural concert of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) under its new music director Hannu Lintu, held at the Esplanade Concert Hall. The program featured violinist Gil Shaham performing Mason Bates' Nomad Concerto in its Asian premiere, alongside a new commission by Tan Chan Boon and Mahler's Symphony No. 5.

Date: Jul 17, 2026
Location: Singapore

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Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Gil Shaham And Mahler 5

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Highlights

Inaugural concert of Hannu Lintu as Singapore Symphony Orchestra Music Director
Asian premiere of Mason Bates' Nomad Concerto
Performance by renowned violinist Gil Shaham
Features a new commission by Tan Chan Boon

This concert marked the highly anticipated debut of Hannu Lintu as the new music director for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Staged on July 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, the event signaled a clear intention from Lintu to evolve the SSO's sound and repertoire.

The program commenced with *Après l’Odyssée*, the opening movement of Tan Chan Boon's Seventh Symphony, a new commission showcasing the work of a prominent local composer. Following this, acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham joined the orchestra for the Asian premiere of Mason Bates' *Nomad Concerto*, a piece inspired by nomadic cultures from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The demanding concert concluded with a panoramic reading of Mahler's Fifth Symphony, demonstrating Lintu's interpretive vision for the orchestra.

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Location described by the source: Esplanade Concert Hall; www.straitstimes.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Singapore

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