Marco Polo – the Winding Road

Marco Polo – The Winding Road is a symphonic odyssey through pivotal moments in history where individuals or civilisations stood at a crossroads.

Performed by NUS Wind Symphony alongside Chinese instrumentalists, and conducted by Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra’s resident conductor and music director of the Mahidol University College of Music Maestra Pamornpan Komolpamorn, this concert captures the vibrant splendour of these historlic events through the evocative power of music. The repertoire for the evening includes Marco Polo – The Cathay Years by Luis Alarcon and a specially-commissioned piece by Singapore’s Benjamin Yeo.

Late Seating Policy

Latecomers cannot be admitted until an appropriate break in the show. For shows without an intermission, latecomers may risk being denied entry if there is no appropriate break in the show.

Admission of Children

All children require a purchased ticket for entry. As a courtesy to other audience members, infants in arms and prams, and children below six years of age cannot be admitted for ticketed shows.

Photography, Audio and Video Recording

Photography and all manner of unauthorised audio and video recording are strictly prohibited.

Access

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any access needs.

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Conductor:

Pamornpan Komolpamorn is a distinguished conductor and educator. She won First Prize at the 2018 American Prize Conducting Competition and was recognized with further accolades in 2019. Since 2020, she has been Resident Conductor of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and serves as Director of Orchestras and Instructor of Conducting at Mahidol University’s College of Music.

Pamornpan founded the Amass Chamber Ensemble, dedicated to diverse music from early to contemporary periods. Her extensive repertoire spans orchestral, wind, operatic, and chamber music. She has conducted worldwide in locations such as Italy, the U.S., Singapore, and Thailand, collaborating with acclaimed ensembles and soloists, including Dallas Winds and Steven Mead.

NUS Wind Symphony

The NUS Wind Symphony (NUSWS), founded in 1968 as a military band, has evolved into one of Singapore’s premier wind orchestras, championing the educational and artistic value of wind bands. Under the baton of conductor Mr. Francis Tan, NUSWS performs a versatile repertoire, from wind band classics to modern compositions. Notable accolades include a Gold with Distinction award at the 2022 Singapore International Band Festival and Gold at the 2017 World Music Contest in the Netherlands.

As a credit-bearing group, NUSWS offers a holistic programme that nurtures artistic and leadership skills. The group plays an active role in engaging the community through children’s concerts and partnerships for outreach and youth leadership engagements. Highlights for the Academic Year 24/25 include a music carnival for primary school students and participation in the NUS Arts Festival. With a rich history and commitment to innovation, NUSWS continues to inspire excellence and foster a love for wind band music.