Concert review: Yeh Tsung’s lively turn with Ding Yi, Qu Chunquan’s populist works marred by banalities

Yeh Tsung, who retired from the helm of Singapore Chinese Orchestra in end-2022 and became its Conductor Emeritus, was back on the podium to lead Ding Yi Music Company’s opening concert of its 2024-25 season. PHOTO: ANDREW BI PHOTOGRAPHY
Qu Chunquan was a conductor with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra during its early years, when it was the People's Association Chinese Orchestra. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CHINESE ORCHESTRA
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Ding Yi Music Company
Victoria Concert Hall
March 15, 7.30pm

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