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A music director, musical director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization.
Music Director. Lim Yau's status as Singapore preeminent conductor is underpinned by a distinguished and enduring career. In addition to a long association with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra since its founding, Lim Yau's work in choral music, opera, ballet, and contemporary music remains unparalleled.
Since his appointment in 2008 as Music Director, he has led the Philharmonic Winds to numerous successes and broke new ground through acclaimed performances of works such as John Corigliano’s Symphony No. 3, Karel Husa’s Music for Prague, and numerous new commissions.
Explore the pivotal role of a music director in orchestrating harmonious performances and shaping musical experiences. Learn about the responsibilities, skills, and creative insights required to lead musicians and ensembles to excellence.
At its core, the music director’s job is to understand how songs and music serve a show’s story, setting, drama, and emotional context, and to bring out those critical elements in high quality and consistent performances.
A Musical Director (MD) takes responsibility for all the musical elements of a production, leading both the actors and musicians through rehearsals and in performance, conducting the orchestra and cast.
With Hans Graf, “a brave new world of music-making under inspired direction” (The Straits Times) began at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, where he was appointed Chief Conductor from the 2020/21 season, and Music Director from the 2022/23 season.
