[Post 834] First Singaporean Conductor In Japan's Leading Orchestra | On The Red Dot - I'm Singaporean

Summary

From the quiet streets of Jurong to the grand concert halls of Japan, Wong Kah Chun emerges as a trailblazer in the world of classical music. As the first Singaporean to lead not one, but two esteemed orchestras — the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), one of Japan’s leading ensembles, and The Hallé, one of the UK’s oldest orchestras. But how does he unite over 80 musicians from around the world to create perfect harmony? Host Rozz Lee finds out in this episode, as she ventures behind the scenes with Kah Chun and the JPO in preparation for their season-opening concert.