Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto (The Rock You Stand On)

Name: Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto (The Rock You Stand On)
Start: 2027-04-16T19:30:00+08:00
End: 2027-04-17T17:50:00+08:00
Location: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto at Esplanade Concert Hall on Friday 16 April 2027 at 7:30pm (2 performances), with tickets from S$28.

Fri, 16 Apr – Sat, 17 Apr 2027
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
S$28 – S$138

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Key facts

When: Fri, 16 Apr – Sat, 17 Apr 2027 2 sessions · see all dates
Where: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay · Marina Bay
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
Price: S$28 – S$138
Setting: Indoor
Organiser: Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Overview

Part of the SSO 2026/27 season: SSO Gala — Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto at Esplanade Concert Hall on Friday 16 April 2027 at 7:30pm; Saturday 17 April 2027 at 4:00pm. (Singapore Symphony Orchestra, accessed 8 Nov 2026)

Programme and line-up

Performers: Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Marin Alsop, conductor / James Ehnes, violin. Programme: John Adams: The Rock You Stand On; Asian Premiere: Barber; Symphony No. 1, Op. 9: Elgar. (Singapore Symphony Orchestra, accessed 8 Nov 2026)

Tickets and how to buy

Standard tickets are S$138, S$108, S$78, S$58, S$38, S$28 before SISTIC booking fees. SISTIC booking fees are S$1 for tickets of S$20 and below, S$3 for S$20.01 to S$40, S$4 for S$40.01 to S$50, S$5 above S$50 and S$6 above S$70. Discounts listed on the page: 10% discount for Gold Friends Season Pass holders / Friends Season Pass holders; 10% discount for Donors; 30% discount for Senior Citizens (55 years old & above), NSFs & Persons with Disabilities (PWD); 30% discount for Students; 20% discount for Group/Corporate bookings; 10% discount for SSG Family [Choruses & SNYO]. Tickets are booked through the SSO ticketing site. (Singapore Symphony Orchestra, accessed 8 Nov 2026)

What to expect on the day

The performance runs about 1 hr 50 mins (including 20 mins intermission). The SSO notes that photographs and videos taken at the event, in which you may appear, may be published on its website, social media and publicity materials. (Singapore Symphony Orchestra, accessed 8 Nov 2026)

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Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Language: English
Duration: 1 hr 50 mins (including 20 mins intermission)

Tickets

Category	Price
S$138 ticket	S$138
S$108 ticket	S$108
S$78 ticket	S$78
S$58 ticket	S$58
S$38 ticket	S$38
S$28 ticket	S$28

Prices in SGD, excluding booking fees unless stated. Confirm on the official ticketing site.

Dates & sessions

Date	Time	Notes
Fri, 16 Apr	7:30 PM	Show 1
Sat, 17 Apr	4:00 PM	Show 2

Getting there

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

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Nearest MRT

CC3 Esplanade · 5 min walk
NS25/EW13 City Hall · 10 min walk

Two MRT stations serve Esplanade: Esplanade (Circle Line) and City Hall (North–South and East–West lines), each connected by underground and above-ground routes. Bus stops are The Esplanade (02061) outside Esplanade Mall on Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Bridge (02111) and Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D (02029) along Esplanade Drive. The taxi stand is at C24 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, and there is a pick-up point at the carpark's mezzanine level ([Esplanade, Getting Here & Around, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/visit/visitor-guide/getting-here-and-around))

Parking

The basement carpark has 808 lots and is open 24 hours. The rate is S$2.30 per hour or part thereof, including public holidays, with no grace period, charged to the CashCard in the vehicle's IU on exit. Motorcycle parking is free, subject to availability. Five EV charging lots (green lots 208–212, at B1) are first come, first served, paid through Charge+. Season parking is also sold, from S$218 a month on a 12-month term ([Esplanade, Getting Here & Around, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/visit/visitor-guide/getting-here-and-around))