CONNECTED CITIES: MUSIC WITHOUT BORDERS

Presented as part of a flagship festival organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Ding Yi Music Company takes the stage in a special cross-border collaboration with Malaysia Chinese Century Orchestra. Bringing together musicians from Singapore and Malaysia, the concert celebrates shared cultural heritage while exploring fresh contemporary expressions through Chinese chamber music.

The programme features a curated selection of works that spotlight Singaporean musical voices within the evolving landscape of Asian music. A highlight of the evening is the timeless violin concerto The Butterfly Lovers, featuring Ming Goh as soloist alongside the Malaysia Chinese Century Orchestra. Audiences can also look forward to a special guzheng duet performance by Sara Heng and Yvonne Tay, showcasing the lyrical beauty and expressive versatility of the guzheng through artistic collaboration.

Bridging tradition and contemporary practice, this concert reflects the dynamism and continued relevance of Chinese chamber music today, while fostering meaningful artistic exchange and cultural connection across the region.

About Ding Yi Music Company

Established in 2007, Ding Yi is Singapore’s most prodigious Chinese chamber ensemble and the pioneer of the two major local Chinese music events, the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival and the composition competition and symposium – Composium. The ensemble has captivated audiences with its distinctive approach to music-making and dedication to showcasing a vast repertoire that ranges

from traditional Chinese music to contemporary interpretations and cross-genre works, and collaborated with prominent Chinese musicians including Min Huifen, Lu Chunling, Gong Yi and Feng Shaoxian in many concerts, receiving accolades from critics and audiences alike.

Ding Yi is also a proud recipient of its third Chinese Cultural Contribution Award in 2019 and the National Arts Council Major Company Scheme since 2016.