Following on the heels of his earlier work, Symphonic Suite on a Set of Local Tunes (commissioned by the SSO in 2004), Tang’s Sketches of Singapore explores entirely new musical strategies in symphonising another set of four well-loved tunes. The work begins with the triumphantly energetic Stand Up for Singapore. Next, the folk tune Rasa Sayang is presented in the comic style of a scherzo. Cast in a passionate yet elegant orchestral glow, the deeply Romantic essence of the third tune, Where I Belong, is fully unveiled. In the grand finale, the venerable Di Tanjong Katong, is symphonically expanded, as never before, to radiate in all its innate glory. (Programme note by Kelly Tang) 0:00 prelude 0:50 Stand Up for Singapore 2:15 Rasa Sayang 4:05 Where I Belong 6:44 Di Tanjong Katong 9:44 applause Singapore Symphony Orchestra Darrell Ang, conductor Abigail Chow, sign language interpreter