Stage and Screen Spectacular

Cheryl Mah, Music Director and Resident Conductor, The klpac Symphonic Band | Lim Yu-Yao, Composer

07-Mar-25 15:30

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Broadway, the West End, and Hollywood come together in one spectacular evening in Stage and Screen Spectacular with The klpac Symphonic Band, conducted by Cheryl Mah. From Rodgers and Hammerstein classics to the unforgettable music of West Side Story and Miss Saigon, this concert also features legendary film scores by Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, and John Williams. With a mix of drama, romance, and fun, this eclectic programme promises something for everyone, and we find out more from Cheryl Mah, the Music Director and Resident Conductor of the klpac Symphonic Band, and Lim Yu-Yao, a composer and arranger.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: performing arts, music

Tags: the bigger picture, klpac, klpac symphonic band, music concert, symphonic orchestra, broadway, film scores, music performance, front row,

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