Progression V

• Opening with Suppé’s energetic and crowd-favourite Light Cavalry Overture.

• World premiere of Germaine Goh’s The Colour of Gravity for Saxophone and Orchestra, showcasing the vibrant artistry of saxophonist Samuel Phua.

• Experience the monumental power and emotional depth of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, led by Music Director Lester Kong.

• A musical journey spanning classical brilliance, contemporary Singaporean innovation, and Romantic symphonic grandeur.

• Performed by the MacPherson Philharmonic Orchestra at the Victoria Concert Hall.

Standard - $27

Senior Citizen (55 years old & above) - $24.30^*

Local/Overseas Students - $24.30^*

National Servicemen NSF - $24.30^*

^*Subject to identification checks before entry.

Ticket Pricing excludes Booking Fee. Booking Fee is as follows:

$3 per ticket for tickets between $20.01 - $40

Join the MacPherson Philharmonic Orchestra for Progression V—a bold step into new sonic frontiers at the Victoria Concert Hall. The evening ignites with Franz von Suppé's Light Cavalry Overture, a whirlwind of galloping rhythms and sunlit melodies, its exhilarating spark heralding the journey ahead.

Set against this brilliant opener is the world premiere of The Colour of Gravity for Saxophone and Orchestra by Singaporean composer Germaine Goh. A landscape of rich textures and expressive hues, this daring new work is written to showcase the vibrant artistry of saxophonist Samuel Phua—a musician of boundless energy and luminous talent, breathing life into every phrase.

The night culminates in Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 1, a towering monument of the Romantic era, led by our Music Director Lester Kong. From its stormy birth to its triumphant finale, the symphony unfolds a world of sweeping passion, dramatic intensity, and hard-won glory—a grand arc from shadow to light.

From sparkling overture to contemporary innovation and symphonic majesty, Progression V offers a captivating journey across eras and aesthetics—a celebration of timeless mastery and the thrill of new artistic voices.

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Conditions of Entry

1. Each ticket admits one person.

General

1. Mobile phones must be switched off or switched to silent mode in the hall.
2. Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by the venue. The House Rules are displayed within the venue premises.
3. No food or drinks are allowed in the venue.

Access

1. For patrons who require wheelchair-accessible seats, please contact [email protected].