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

> 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.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Fri, 16 Apr – Sat, 17 Apr 2027 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2027-04-16T19:30:00+08:00
- **End:** 2027-04-17T17:50:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/esplanade-theatres-on-the-bay.md), 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
- **Area:** Marina Bay
- **Price:** S$28 – S$138
- **Tickets:** https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto
- **Duration:** 110 minutes
- **Also known as:** Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Organiser:** Singapore Symphony Orchestra
- **Categories:** Classical & Orchestral, Concerts
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto-the-rock-you-stand-on-2027
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto-the-rock-you-stand-on-2027.ics

## About

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](https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto))

## 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](https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto))

## 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](https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto))

## 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](https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto))

## Good to know

- **Duration:** 1 hr 50 mins (including 20 mins intermission)

## Ticket prices

| 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 |

## Sessions

- 2027-04-16T19:30:00+08:00 (Show 1)
- 2027-04-17T16:00:00+08:00 (Show 2)

## Getting there

- MRT: Esplanade (CC3), ~5 min walk 
- MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13), ~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))

## Sources

- [Marin Alsop & James Ehnes – Elgar Violin Concerto](https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/marin-alsop-james-ehnes-elgar-violin-concerto) — Singapore Symphony Orchestra  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T11:07:56+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T11:07:56+08:00