Lecturers

ALVIN MARK TAN
HeArtistry
Alvin Mark Tan is a full-time Singaporean artist specializing in traditional oil painting, as well as ink and watercolor illustration. His artistic journey is deeply rooted in a love for storytelling and an appreciation for natural realism.
Trained in Graphic Design and Advertising in Los Angeles, Alvin began his career as a graphic artist at the Ministry of Defence in Singapore. He later expanded his expertise to include advertising, environmental design, and documentary-making during his time at Singapore Press Holdings. Seeking to broaden his artistic foundation, he pursued an Animation program with a focus on concept art.
In 2012, Alvin undertook a transformative 800-kilometer trek on the Camino de Santiago, an experience that inspired him to fully commit to his art. Selling all his possessions, he self-funded his studies in traditional oil painting. He graduated in 2016 from the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, where he studied Natural Realism under Maestro Michael John Angel for three years. Alvin also completed a one-month program at the Repin Academy in St. Petersburg, further honing his craft.
Today, Alvin’s diverse portfolio includes commissioned works ranging from wall murals to still lifes and portraits. As an adjunct lecturer at LaSalle College of the Arts, he teaches figure drawing and foundational drawing to aspiring animators. He also conducts workshops both locally and internationally, participating in events such as Art in the Open in Ireland and the Asialink Sketchwalk series in Asia.
A passionate advocate for plein air painting and urban sketching, Alvin can often be found outdoors, capturing the vibrancy of life in coffeeshops or natural landscapes. He documents his artistic expeditions and experiences on YouTube, where he shares insights and inspires viewers. His work as a vlogger has earned him invitations to cover international art events, further extending his influence in the global art community.
Alvin’s mission as a full-time artist is to inspire others to pursue their passions wholeheartedly, demonstrating through his journey that art can be both a vocation and a profound way of life.
Oil Painting IG: alvinmarkstudios
Ink & Watercolour IG: alfdoodles

DARRELL ANG
Artistic Direction
Conductor and composer Darrell Ang is fast becoming one of the most entrepreneurial and influential players in the musical landscape of China, as well as one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary Asian composers active on the global stage. In recognition of this, in 2022 he was engaged by the San Francisco Opera to conduct a 7-show production of Bright Sheng’s Dream of the Red Chamber, and he is the conductor of choice for Lunar New Year celebrations with such leading orchestras as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (2024), the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (2023), and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (2023).
Since 2017, Ang has served as Artistic Director & Chief Conductor of the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra of China, building the ensemble into the leading musical force not only of the Chengdu province, but also of mid-Western China as a whole. He has been afforded the honour of spear-heading the growth and development of the mid-Western landscape within the fast-paced world of China’s growing musical life, by appointment of the regional government – a mission that is perfectly suited to Ang’s entrepreneurial creative spirit. As such, he is now leading the creation of numerous creative projects, from a large-scale orchestral touring circuit for international orchestras, to the creation of large-scale festivals and international education projects and competitions.
Ang is celebrated globally as being in possession of a unique artistic mind and prodigious intellect. Fluent in six languages (English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian), he also commands an extensive breadth of repertoire – from studies in Baroque Music & Harpsichord (at Italy’s Scuola di Musica di Fiesole), to a particular passion for French and Russian music of the 20th century, through to contemporary repertoire.
He is himself a prolific composer of symphonic, chamber, and solo instrumental works: his Fanfare for a Frazzled Earth – a symphonic overture about man’s devastation of nature and the environment – was recently premiered by the Singapore National Youth Orchestra; and his Kung Fu Koncerto (a concerto for orchestra and martial arts master) is being performed to great critical acclaim in China. Possessing this heightened insight into a composer’s intentions, Ang is celebrated as one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary Asian repertoire, regularly conducting works by Chen Yi, Tan Dun, Zhou Long, Chen Qigang, Isang Yang, and the late Toru Takemitsu, in performances around the world.
In addition to Ang’s skills in leading creative projects and institutions, he enjoys a prolific guest conducting career, regularly conducting the leading orchestras of Asia and the Far East. Recent and upcoming projects include those with Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo, NSO Taiwan, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra Tokyo.
In Europe, highlights include the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra Gdańsk, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla, RTVE Symphony Orchestra Madrid, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. In the United States, Ang debuts with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2024. and made his debut at the San Francisco Opera in 2022.
Alongside his symphonic expertise, Ang is highly skilled conductor of the operatic repertoire, working with other such world-renowned houses as the Mariinsky Theatre, National Taichung Theater, Opéra National de Bordeaux.
Darrell Ang shot into the international spotlight in 2007 when he took all three top prizes at the prestigious 50th Besançon International Conducting Competition: Grand Prize, Audience Prize, and Orchestra Prize. Other major competition wins include first prize at the 9th Antonio Pedrotti International Conducting Competition, and the 8th Arturo Toscanini International Conducting Competition. Additional accolades include the French honour of Chevalier dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2015, as well as a GRAMMY nomination for his recording of music by Chinese composers Zhou Long and Chen Yi (one of several recordings for the Naxos label).
Previous titled positions include Music Director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne (2012-2015), the youngest ever Associate Conductor of the Singapore Symphony (2008-2013), and Music Director of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (2010-2013), amongst others. Whilst studying in Russia, he co-founded the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, by way of introducing contemporary music to Russian audiences.
Born in Singapore, Ang received his early musical education at the age of four, when he began to play the violin and the piano. After studies in Composition under Leong Yoon Pin in Singapore, he embarked on the study of Conducting in St. Petersburg with Professor Leonid Korschmar – heir to the grand tradition of the legendary Conducting Professor Ilya Musin – before continuing his education at Yale as the university’s very first Conducting Fellow, under the tutelage of Shinik Hahm. Amongst his conducting mentors are such luminaries as Esa-Pekka Salonen and the late Lorin Maazel.

CHEN ZHANGYI
Orchestra
The music of Chen Zhangyi has been described by Straits Times as “a breath of fresh air on our musical landscape” and by BBC Radio 3 as “music from a voice of the future.” He has worked with London Symphony, Tokyo Philharmonic, Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra (Santa Cruz, CA), Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO), L’arietta, The Opera People (TOP), Ensemble Ripieno (PH), Stradivari Quartett (Switzerland) and T’ang Quartet.
Nature is often a source of inspiration in Zhangyi’s music. Orchestral works like Rain Tree, Vanda (violin concerto), and Of An Ethereal Symphony offer soundscapes of our environment, flora and fauna, and cosmic motion. In collaboration with librettist Dr. Sara Florian, the chamber operas Arianna on Another Island (TOP), and the Nanyang-inflected Kampung Spirit (SLO) also touch on the themes of nature and climate change.
The musical representation of Singaporean culture may be found in the chamber operas Laksa Cantata, Window Shopping, and Kopi For One, which form A Singapore Trilogy (libretto by Jack Lin). Zhangyi’s opera output also include Panic Love (libretto by Felix Cheong), and A Day, A Lily, a docu-opera about dementia. With Twin Cinema, a string nonet written for the Stradivari Quartet and SSO, the iconic Singaporean poetic form was reimagined – sonically projecting the twin cinema’s split-screen symmetry and multifold narratives. Within the larger Asian context, the ‘Triple’ Concerto for Erhu, Ruan and Percussion《三⼈⾏》was written for the YST Conservatory Orchestra for its 2019 Korea tour led by Jason Lai, featuring soloists Likie Low, Sulwyn Lok, and Yuru Lee.
Zhangyi was conferred the Young Artist Award (YAA) by the National Arts Council (Singapore) in 2014. His work Ariadne’s Love was one of the winning works of the Abbey Road Studios Anthem Competition, recorded by London Symphony Orchestra and Eric Whitacre Singers. His music are released on United Records (A Singapore Trilogy, L’arietta), Centaur Records (The Seven Angels, Phoon Yu), and Naxos Records (Of An Ethereal Symphony, Norwegian Radio Orchestra and Miguel Harth-Bedoya).
As an educator, Zhangyi serves as Assistant Professor at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) of the National University of Singapore, where he currently teaches analysis, composition, and led the new music ensemble OpusNovus (2016-18). Through the module ‘Text and Music’, Zhangyi has co-curated (with Dr. Sara Florian) several creative projects in collaboration with the Asian Civilisations Museum: Waves and Waves (2020), Suite Ensemble (2021), and Zoomorphic Muses (2022). Zhangyi received degrees from YST (BMus), and The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University (MM and DMA).

CHRISTOPHER JOHANN CLARKE
AI in Music
Christopher Johann Clarke Shirui is a Singaporean fretted instrument performer currently pursuing a Masters in Music Composition at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore [2017-2019]. He graduated with First-Class Honours for his Bachelor of Arts (Music) and was awarded an Honourable Mention for the Phillip Holt Prize from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts [2017] after studying the mandolin, classical and electric guitar under the tutelage of Paul Mitchell Davidson, Jim Faulkner, and Steve Berry.
As a composer, Christopher’s undergraduate research was in the understanding of how different notation-types influence our behavioural field, and how this can apply to compositional gestalt, relating to how the musician perceives notation from both a sonic and visual viewpoint. Finding a happy medium in software, hardware, composed music, and performance – His work spans from indeterminacy and agent-based compositional algorithms to building and designing analog hardware synthesisers from recycled materials – a combination of cross-genre multidisciplinary devices that runs the gamut of musical experimentation. Hyphenating to other mediums of musical expression, Christopher often embodies concepts of acoustics and psycho-acoustics in his composition through computer music devices such as MaxMSP, and various other clients for synthesisers such as SuperCollider. He is interested in pursuing further research/education in acoustics. Christopher is currently working on realtime Audio DSP interfaces with machine learning environments, and is investigating the usage of metacognitive data derived from such experiments to challenge issues relating to the human perception of audio.
Aside from Composition, Christopher has also performed both as a band member and session musician in numerous musical acts, notably : “Sonic Escapade” — a collective of musicians lead by Dr Michael Spicer. Specialising in Contemporary Improvisatory Music, Sonic Escapade gave Christopher the chance to conduct workshops, along with Dr Spicer, in Improvisatory Music at Keele University (UK) in 2011 and numerous workshops in collaboration with NLB throughout 2014 and 2015.
Having worked as a recording and mixing professional for over 10 years (as well as learning it at a university level), audio engineering and studio/live-sound acoustics are second nature to Christopher. In 2015, he played a major role in developing and producing the music of local band, “Flame of the Forest”, and helped them release an EP (Flame of the Forest), along with an album launch on Orchard Road. During his time with Flame of the Forest, Christopher also performed for Presidents S.R. Nathan, Tony Tan, and many other members of parliament.
Having a deep interest for early music since he was young, Christopher can also be occasionally sighted playing the theorbo with early music groups around Singapore – a form of professional enjoyment that contrasts the many commitments Christopher has; He is also a lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, teaching modules ranging from acoustical science to computing in music.

CHUNG WAI LUN
Choir
Malaysian born Chong Wai Lun self-taught his way to a full scholarship at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, majoring in trumpet performance. In 2005 he joined the SYC Ensemble Singers a pioneer community choir championing the cause of contemporary and newly commissioned choral works – and found his passion for choral music. In 2011 and 2012, Wai Lun represented Singapore in the inaugural sessions of Asia Pacific Youth Choir organized by International Federation of Choral Music (IFCM).
Wai Lun obtained his Master’s Degree in Kodály Music Pedagogy at the Kodály Institute of Liszt Academy of Music, where he studied music pedagogy under its director, Dr László Nemes, choral conducting under Dr Peter Erdei and sang with the Ars Nova Vocal Ensemble conducted by Dr Katalin Kiss. In the summer of 2014, Wai Lun was one of the few masterclass students of Simon Halsey and Grete Pedersen chosen to conduct the Berlin Radio Choir during a public performance.
In 2015, Wai Lun completed his Master’s Degree in choral conducting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD). Besides assisting Neil Ferris in conducting the RWCMD Chamber Choir, he was also an active member of BBC National Chorus of Wales under the direction of Adrian Partington.
Upon returning to Singapore, Chong was appointed as Music Director at the International Festival Chorus of Singapore (IFC). During his tenure with the IFC, he continues to build the choir community, culminating in performances such as Haydn’s The Creation in 2019. As the Music Director of Symphonia Choralis, his community chorus specializing in Orchestral Choral works, Wai Lun’s professional assignments as Chorus Master include collaborations with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra (MFO), Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), Voices of Singapore (VOS) and New Opera Singapore (NOS).
Also a dedicated educator, Chong spends his time teaching choirs at several schools, including Temasek Secondary and Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary. He serves as adjunct academic faculty at his alma mater—the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music—where he also studied orchestral conducting under the guidance of Jason Lai.

ALEXANDER LOKE
Orchestra
Alexander Loke JSD, LLM (Columbia), LLB (Hons)(NUS) is Professor at the City University of Hong Kong School of Law, and Director of the Hong Kong Commercial & Maritime Law Centre. Alex was the founding chief editor of the Asian Journal of Comparative Law and was also one of the founders of the NUS Centre for Banking & Finance Law.
Alex publishes widely in contract law, corporate and securities law, and international finance. He was a co-editor in vol. 1 (Remedies for Breach of Contract) and vol. 2 (Formation and Third Party Beneficiaries) in the series Studies in the Contract Laws of Asia (Oxford University Press). Representative publications include: “Excusable Consent in Duress” (2017) 37 Legal Studies 418, “Rethinking the transplantation of TSC Industries v Northway in Singapore” (2013) 28 Aus J Corp Law 253, and “From the Fiduciary Theory to Information Abuse: The Changing Fabric of Insider Trading Law in the U.K., Australia and Singapore” 54 Am J Comp L 123 (2006).
He is currently researching on hard and soft norms in financial services law, and the theoretical underpinnings of contract law.
He was also an Adjunct Researcher with the NUS Centre for Banking & Finance Law between 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2017.

DAVID LOKE
Orchestra
Violinist David Loke Kai Yuan is a multi- faceted musician. Trained in classical and jazz performance, David is active as a performer, bandleader, composer, producer and arranger. An Artist Faculty at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, he also works for the Music & Drama Company.
David graduated with a Bachelors of Music in violin from YST. He then received his Masters of Music in violin from the Yale School of Music, and in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory of Music.
As a performer, David traverses solo and chamber classical repertoire alongside pop and jazz settings alike. He is a founding member of the fusion quintet Lorong Boys, and is frequently called as a chamber player, session musician and educator.
Recent composition highlights include soundtracks for the movie Strings of Sorrow and local documentary 3 Cents a Kilo (premiered at the 2019 Macau International Film Festival & Awards and 45th Asian American Film Festival respectively).
David has had the good fortune of studying with Sylvia Khoo, Lynette Lim, Qian Zhou, Ani Kavafian, Brian Levy, Jerry Bergonzi, Frank Carlburg, Can Olgun, and Tony Makarome. He plays on a 1933 Giovanni Pistucci on generous loan from the Rin Collection.

LUO WEI
Orchestra
Luo Wei is a versatile and accomplished musician known for his exceptional achievements and diverse talents. He studied under Professor Qian Zhou, Head of Strings of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) and graduated with double qualifications, in Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance followed by the Post-Graduate Diploma in Violin Performance in 2010, plus Masters of Music Degree in Conducting in 2018 under the tutelage of Professor Jason Lai.
Wei’s dual expertise in both conducting and violin performance exemplifies his adaptability and proficiency as a musician. Notably, he plays a crucial role as the conductor of Kids’ Philharmonic@sg, a testament to his commitment to nurturing young talent and advancing music education. Beyond academia, Wei actively participated in conducting masterclasses with esteemed figures such as Jorma Juhani Panula and Hannu Lintu from 2016 to 2018.
His extensive experience includes leading numerous concerts with the YSTCM orchestra, culminating in his notable achievement in 2015 when he earned the title of “Excellent Conductor” at the “One Future” The World Orchestra Festival.
In addition to his conducting prowess, Wei boasts a rich background in violin performance, receiving accolades such as a special prize from the National University of Singapore in 2005 and the third prize in Singapore’s National Piano and Violin Competition. His past roles as Principal Second Violin in the Shanghai Youth Orchestra and representation of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in the United States in 2002 underscore his versatile musical journey.
Wei’s contributions extend to music education as he served as an assistant tutor in Qian Zhou’s studio at YSTCM from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he plays a crucial role in overseeing The Rincollection, contributing significantly to the world of rare violins.
His journey reflects a harmonious fusion of educational excellence, dynamic conducting experiences, and a rich history of violin performance. Wei expresses gratitude for the support provided by YSTCM and the Singapore government, shaping his decision to build his music career in Singapore.

NG YU YING
Orchestra
Ng Yu-Ying embarked on his professional career as a violinist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra after graduating from the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Music with first-class honours. During his undergraduate days, he studied with Clarence Myerscough and Erich Greenberg, and has also taken lessons with internationally-acclaimed violinist Anna-Sophie Mutter. Here, he was awarded the Alex Templeton Prize, Roth Prize and Dominion Fellowship. He has appeared several times as soloist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. His solo recitals and collaborations with violist Jiri Heger have brought him to the Czech Republic where he performed in concerts and live television programmes.
In 1992, Ng co-founded the T’ang Quartet which debuted to critical acclaim, and has since captivated audiences with their musicality and technical brilliance. Through finely-crafted musical expression and an unparalleled repertoire, they have brought Singapore to the world stage, and unearthed new dimensions to buried treasures in musical history. In 1997, the quartet was awarded a fellowship to train and perform in the USA with celebrated artists Martha and Paul Katz of the Cleveland Quartet, Norman Fischer, Kenneth Goldsmith and Sergiu Luca at the Shepherd School of Music in Rice University. With their charisma and intuitive connection as a group, they have graced concert halls the world over with a winning stage personality that aptly mirrors their music: effortlessly smart, sharp, and cosmopolitan. T’ang Quartet has received international acclaim for their prolific musicianship, captivating audiences at major festivals across UK, USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and Southeast Asia. They are currently a quartet-in-residence at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore.
Ng Yu-Ying has been on the Violin faculty at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music since its opening in 2003, and is in high demand as violin teacher. He has led numerous masterclasses at festivals such as the Raffles International Music Festival and Singapore International Violin Festival. He is often invited as jury for festivals and competitions.

Dr SEAH KAR HENG
Music Engineering
Dr Seah Kar Heng is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS. He has been lecturing in NUS since 1983. His areas of research include metal cutting, metal matrix composites, new materials, cryogenic treatment of materials, and corrosion of materials. In the area of teaching, he has given lectures on mechanical engineering design, materials selection, engineering statistics, manufacturing, mechanics of machines, workshop technology, statics and dynamics, automotive engineering and race car engineering. He is currently the Supervisor of the Design Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as Hall Master of Raffles Hall. Outside NUS, he has conducted many professional short courses for practicing engineers on Materials Selection and Manufacturing Technology, and has been consultant for military and civilian projects. A former Associate Director of the NUS Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, Dr Seah has a keen interest in pedagogy and has for many years been regularly receiving various awards for good teaching, including the prestigious NUS Outstanding Educator’s Award in 2003. Apart from research papers on his technical specialization, he has also written several articles on pedagogy and related topics. Dr Seah has been supervising the NUS Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) race car project since its inception in 2001.

TAN YU TING
Singaporean composer Tan Yuting explores the interaction of different sounds and the manipulation of rhythm, texture, and timbre to create evocative soundscapes. Her music has been recognized with awards including First Prize in the Macht Orchestral Composition Competition (2018), First Prize in the Virginia Carty DeLillo Composition Competition (2018), and Third Prize in the Prix d’Été Competition (2017) at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and has been performed in Singapore, USA, UK, Thailand, Finland, New Zealand, and Italy. Past collaborations include performances by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, American Composers Orchestra, Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Megalopolis Saxophone Orchestra, Sandbox Percussion, Ekmeles, National Sawdust Ensemble, Tacet(i) Ensemble, Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, Ensemble Dal Niente, The Opera People, K⼝U, Quince Ensemble, Empyrean Ensemble, ~Nois, Alarm Will Sound, Now Hear This, Unassisted Fold, and Ensemble Soundinitiative.
Yuting also enjoys working with artists from other fields and creating music in collaboration with other art forms. In 2019, she performed her original live score for the USA premiere screening of Chinese film pioneer Shouju Zhu’s 1925 film “Stormy Night” (Fengyu zhi ye). Yuting often looks to poetry when she is composing as she is interested in the tactile or visual associations between the text and the music that she is writing. Her doctoral dissertation composition, Amnesia, was based on a poem she wrote of the same title. She has also performed improvisations and compositions on the piano to accompany poetry recitals.
Currently, repetition, memory, and groove are common themes in her research and artistic practice. As part of her doctoral research, Yuting’s paper “‘Music is pictures of music’: Seeing Double/Hearing Double in Hans Abrahamsen’s Schnee” relates principles of visual perception to Abrahamsen’s construction of the piece and explores the ways repetition and repetitive structures affect temporal experience in the hour-long work.
Yuting received her PhD in Music Composition from the University of Chicago where she was supported by a full fellowship from the Division of the Humanities. She also holds Master of Music degrees in Music Composition and Music Theory Pedagogy from The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, and a Joint Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Composition with Honours (Highest Distinction), awarded jointly by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (National University of Singapore) and the Peabody Institute. Apart from composition, Yuting also plays the piano and occasionally writes poetry. Yuting currently teaches at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore.

DAMIAN TANG
Art

TONG MING XI
Musical Innovation
Ming Xi is a renowned master luthier with over two decades of expertise in restoring and repairing violins, including rare antique instruments. Since 2004, he has dedicated himself to perfecting the art of violin craftsmanship, serving musicians across Singapore and Southeast Asia. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative techniques have breathed new life into countless instruments, earning him recognition among both emerging talents and accomplished professionals.
Ming Xi’s journey began as a violinist, giving him a profound understanding of the needs of musicians. Over the years, he has worked with prestigious institutions such as The Rin Collection and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, where he served as a luthier-in-residence. His work extends beyond technical mastery—Ming Xi is deeply passionate about the transformative power of music and its ability to connect and inspire communities.
This belief led him to co-found the Singapore Violin Festival in 2016, a premier event that brought world-class string musicians to Singapore to learn, collaborate, and compete. Recognising the need for a stronger global music community, Ming Xi founded the Global Strings Federation (GSF), an initiative fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Under GSF, he has spearheaded landmark events including:
- The GSF Competition, a platform for soloists to showcase their talent.
- World Strings Day (WSD), a celebration uniting musicians and audiences from diverse backgrounds through collaborative performances.
- The Global Youth Orchestra (GYO), an orchestral festival connecting young musicians worldwide.
- The Global Arts Festival (GAF), a multidisciplinary festival integrating music with cutting-edge fields such as AI to explore new creative frontiers.
Ming Xi’s mission is to nurture musicians at every stage of their journey, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome barriers to artistic expression. His efforts are driven by the belief that music has the power to resonate across generations, fostering unity and inspiration in an ever-changing world.