Upcoming Concert
The SNYCO Alumni Collective ignites the stage with a vibrant programme celebrating tradition and renewal.
Li Yulong is the erhu II Associate Principal of the SCO, as...
The SNYCO Alumni Collective ignites the stage with a vibrant programme celebrating tradition and renewal.

Conductor
Lien Boon Hua
Singaporean conductor Lien Boon Hua is acclaimed as one of Asia's leading interpreters of contemporary music, celebrated for his stylistic versatility and emotional depth. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was invited to lead the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a landmark concert celebrating the Esplanade’s 20th anniversary. As the founder and Artistic Director of Wayfarer Sinfonietta since 2021, Lien has established the ensemble into a dynamic force in Singapore known for its artistic excellence and bold programming.
This event welcome youths between 10 - 26 years old who plays a Chinese orchestra instrument, and would like to tour the training spaces and observe a SNYCO rehearsal, along with SNYCO Music Director Mr Quek Ling Kiong, and Conductor Dr Lien Boon Hua.

Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
Past Concerts
SNYCO China Tour 2019: Shanghai
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
SNYCO embarks on the highly anticipated overseas concert tour to China during 29 November to 6 December 2019. The first stop will be at Shanghai for the 15th Yangtze River Delta National Orchestra Performance Shanghai Students Arts Group Youth Chinese Orchestra and SNYCO Exchange Concert. Featuring conductor Xie Yuan and renowned erhu soloist Duan Aiai, it is a maiden collaboration not to be missed.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...

SNYCO Pre-tour Concert: We Soar II
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
Following 2018’s combined concert with Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra, SNYCO is set to perform We Soar II in China in 2019. Expect contemporary Chinese orchestra classics such as Ode to the Sun by Wang Danhong, Suite of Chinese String Instruments by Tan Dun; Nanyang works such as Singapura Overture by Zhang Xiao Feng; and a newly commissioned work, The City of Tomorrow, for mobile phones and orchestra by Chow Jun Yi.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...

SNYCO Annual Concert: Exuberance of Youth IV
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
This July, discover a colourful cultural tapestry of music repertoire that celebrates the uniquely Singaporean youth identity.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
SNYCO China Tour 2019: Shanghai
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
SNYCO embarks on the highly anticipated overseas concert tour to China during 29 November to 6 December 2019. The first stop will be at Shanghai for the 15th Yangtze River Delta National Orchestra Performance Shanghai Students Arts Group Youth Chinese Orchestra and SNYCO Exchange Concert. Featuring conductor Xie Yuan and renowned erhu soloist Duan Aiai, it is a maiden collaboration not to be missed.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...

SNYCO Pre-tour Concert: We Soar II
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
Following 2018’s combined concert with Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra, SNYCO is set to perform We Soar II in China in 2019. Expect contemporary Chinese orchestra classics such as Ode to the Sun by Wang Danhong, Suite of Chinese String Instruments by Tan Dun; Nanyang works such as Singapura Overture by Zhang Xiao Feng; and a newly commissioned work, The City of Tomorrow, for mobile phones and orchestra by Chow Jun Yi.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...

SNYCO Annual Concert: Exuberance of Youth IV
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...
This July, discover a colourful cultural tapestry of music repertoire that celebrates the uniquely Singaporean youth identity.
Music Director
Quek Ling Kiong
Known for his charisma and powerful stage presence, award-winning maestro Quek Ling Kiong has been leading the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) as its Music Director since 2016, and conducting it for more than two decades. Well-versed in the music traditions of East and West, Quek has conducted orchestras around the world. He is the Principal Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), and has guest-conducted esteemed Chinese orchestras such as the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong Chinese Orchestra, Taipei Chinese Orchestra, Kaohsiung Chinese Orchestra...




