PlayIN' Rondo at RondoFest 2026

RondoFest Festival Orchestra & Choir

Tengku Irfan, conductor

Susanna Saw, chorus master

Joydce Khoo, soprano

Chaing YiLing, alto

MAHLER Symphony No. 2
I. Allegro maestoso
II. Andante moderato
III. In ruhig fließender Bewegung
IV. "Urlicht"
V. Im Tempo des Scherzos

4 June 2026

1800 – 1815 Registration

1815 – 1830 Welcome Briefing

1830 – 1900 Warm Up

1900 – 2100 Play & Observe with Festival Orchestra & Chorus

2100 – 2200 Workshop: Understanding Mahler 2

5 June 2026

1000 – 1300 Observe with Festival Orchestra & Chorus

1930 – 2130 Concert

* Schedule subject to changes without prior notice.

PLAYIN’ RONDO is open to all instrumentalists:
Strings • Woodwinds • Brass • Percussion

PlayIN’ Rondo returns as a community outreach initiative to spark joy, connection, and musical passion through orchestral music-making. The programme gives musicians from all backgrounds the opportunity to experience symphonic repertoire in a collaborative orchestra setting — no auditions required.

In 2026, participants will explore excerpts from Mahler Symphony No. 2, one of the most monumental and inspiring orchestral works ever written, alongside musicians from the RondoFest Festival Orchestra & Chorus under the direction of Tengku Irfan and the festival’s artistic team, including Chorus Master Susanna Saw.

The programme aims to provide community musicians with their first exposure to standard symphonic repertoire while creating an accessible environment for learning, reconnecting, and making music together.

Beyond rehearsing repertoire, the programme creates opportunities for musicians across generations, backgrounds, and experiences to interact, collaborate, and build community through music.

Programme Highlights

• Open to all instrumentalists
• No auditions required
• Experience excerpts from Mahler Symphony No. 2
• Read and rehearse symphonic repertoire
• Collaborate with musicians from the RondoFest Festival Orchestra & Chorus
• Experience working under conductor Tengku Irfan and the festival artistic team
• Reconnect with ensemble playing
• Meet musicians from diverse backgrounds

Who Can Join?

Whether you are:

• a student exploring orchestral music for the first time,
• a passionate amateur musician,
• working adult reconnecting with your instrument after years away,
• or someone simply looking to experience the excitement of orchestral playing again.

PlayIN' Rondo welcomes you.

Registration

Registration is now open until 27 May 2026. Instruments (except for percussions) are not provided.