Círculo celebrates the cycles of life and confluence of cultures—bringing together East and West in a concert combining Spanish music, jazz, Celtic, film, classical music and Asian sounds. This melting pot of genres reflects a crucial part of Singapore’s identity, and is also a phenomenon which has permeated 21st century music. The concert represents a unique collaboration between SSO solo-piccolo and flautist Roberto Álvarez and jazz pianist Tze Toh. It will serve as a world premiere of new works by the pianist himself, who is an award-winning composer.

The original music is inspired by the two distinctive hometowns of the main soloists—the Spanish town of Asturias which is blessed with astounding natural beauty, and the modern metropolis of Singapore. It expresses the common ground which exists between cultures, people and places—with mutual influences across time and space.