Some of the best things in the world are free. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra's outdoor concerts are one of them. It's been ages since the last time I've attended an SSO outdoor concert, and this is the first time we're visiting Gardens by the Bay for such an event. The weather on a late Saturday afternoon (14 March 2026) was cool and not stifling, and there's no threat of rain, just the perfect setting for the concert.
There were thousands in attendance, to witness an hour-long performance led by SSO's award-winning Associate Conductor Rodolfo Barráez, who will soon be leaving the orchestra for a new posting. The programme had no Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky or Ravel, instead focusing on Singaporean, Latin American and women composers, which made for a refreshing change. For many, it was a chance to enjoy a picnic and drinks in the great outdoors, and to enjoy good music...
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| A rehearsal and sound check. |
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| Conductor Rodolfo takes a breather. |
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With the stage crew.
The concert does not take place without them. |
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| The SSO members take a break too. |
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| My concert paraphernalia. |
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| A view of the audience. |
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Rodolfo makes a plea for world peace.
Boy, do we need that. |
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The Singaporean pieces by
Sandra Lim and Wang Chenwei get an airing. |
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| A view of bassist Yang Zhengyi. |
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Young violinist Low Peng Yang
plays Manuel Ponce's Estrellita. |
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| As the sun sets... |
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| ... the concert stage glows |
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Sulwyn Lok's Mass Rapid City,
a train piece, closes the memorable concert. |
Post concert photos:
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A gift from Deutschland,
Ich bin ein Bearliner,
Florestan und Eusebius. |
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