Singapore, July 14 -- REVIEW / CONCERT
SSO SEASON OPENING CONCERT
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Streamed on the Internet @ Sistic Live
Last Saturday
In a Covid-19-free alternative universe, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) would have given its first concert under newly introduced chief conductor Hans Graf last Saturday evening at the Esplanade Concert Hall.
In reality, the opening concert of the 2020 to 2021 season was instead a stay-at-home event under current social distancing rules.
Nonetheless, electronic tickets were issued on a pay-as-you-wish basis. There was even a glossy digital programme booklet complete with full programme notes and all the trimmings to accompany the viewing experience.
The concert's main eve...