“In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience.” - Gustav Mahler
Festival Director’s Message
Yes, the Singapore Chamber Music Festival will be back in 2026!
We have not been quiet since the last edition in January 2024 - there were 3 workshops by visiting chamber music professors from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 6 chamber groups spent 3 weekends receiving coaching, leading to a mini-recital, and there have been numerous house concerts by participants of the 2024 coaching sessions.
In 2026 there will be a rich set of chamber concerts, workshops, and the Chamber Academy, welcoming groups of different ability and experience. New for 2026 is the Advanced Quartet Program (AQP), for conservatory and per-conservatory quartets, where participating quartets receive a week of intensive training from faculty of the YST Conservatory of Music, leading international conservatories, and our own top chamber music artists.
As the SCMF grows, we are anticipating greater numbers of chamber groups from Asia and beyond to gather in Singapore to enjoy learning, performing and enjoying Singapore. We look forward to meeting new friends and building an Asian network of chamber musicians.
Our sincere thanks go to the YST Conservatory of Music for the partnership in the Advanced Quartet Program, and the support for the SCMF.
Mervin Beng
Founder / Director,
Singapore Chamber Music Festival & Chairman, Resound Collective Limited
