19 May 2017

Classical music’s influence in Asia

From Upbeat, 1:00 pm on 19 May 2017

The rapid growth of Western classical music in Asia will see three new concert halls built in the city of Chengdu alone in the next year or two. Singaporean born conductor Darrell Ang, who is in this country to lead the NZSO’s Pathétique – Tchaikovsky & Dvořák concert tour, talks about his own extraordinary career and the opportunities for classical musicians in China.

Conductor Darrell Ang

Conductor Darrell Ang Photo: Supplied