Harpist Renee Yadav opens up about what it felt like to be chosen for the President’s Young Performers Concert with the SSO, and the thrill of performing a 20th-century work with orchestra. She shares how she prepares herself mentally for the big stage, the quirks of the harp that most people don’t realise, and even how her instrument might describe her personality. Plus, Renee talks about the moments in rehearsal that remind her why she loves music, and the surprising hobbies she enjoys beyond the harp.

Harpist Renee Yadav opens up about what it felt like to be chosen for the President&rsquo;s Young Performers Concert with the SSO, and the thrill of performing a 20th-century work with orchestra. She shares how she prepares herself mentally for the big stage, the quirks of the harp that most people don&rsquo;t realise, and even how her instrument might describe her personality. Plus, Renee talks about the moments in rehearsal that remind her why she loves music, and the surprising hobbies she enjoys beyond the harp.

The Drive Home with Khim Oei

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

The Drive Home with Khim Oei
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

The Drive Home with Khim Oei

PRESIDENT'S YOUNG PERFORMERS 2025 : RENEE  YARDAV INTERVIEW 

Khim Oei speaks with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company, about his musical journey and his perspective on keeping Chinese chamber music relevant today.

They talk about how audiences in contemporary Singapore are encountering Chinese music, how ensembles like Ding Yi think about context, presentation, and collaboration while staying rooted in tradition, and Dedric also shares insights into Elements,  Ding Yi’s upcoming collaboration with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The conversation wraps up with a lighter note, as Dedric shares how he likes to unwind outside of music.

Khim Oei speaks with Dedric Wong, Resident Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company, about his musical journey and his perspective on keeping Chinese chamber music relevant today.
They talk about how audiences in contemporary Singapore are encountering Chinese music, how ensembles like Ding Yi think about context, presentation, and collaboration while staying rooted in tradition, and Dedric also shares insights into Elements, &nbsp;Ding Yi&rsquo;s upcoming collaboration with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The conversation wraps up with a lighter note, as Dedric shares how he likes to unwind outside of music.

DEDRIC WONG INTERVIEW

From Beijing to Vienna to Zurich — violinist Wang Xiaoming has travelled an incredible musical path. In this episode, he shares how it all began : from a pair of chopsticks to the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, his move to Vienna, and the mentors who shaped his career.

Now concertmaster of the Zurich Philharmonia and Zurich Opera House, and a founding member of the Stradivari Quartet, Xiaoming talks about his favourite violin music, his love for opera, and the unforgettable highlight of his career.

From Beijing to Vienna to Zurich &mdash; violinist Wang Xiaoming has travelled an incredible musical path. In this episode, he shares how it all began : from a pair of chopsticks to the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, his move to Vienna, and the mentors who shaped his career.
Now concertmaster of the Zurich Philharmonia and Zurich Opera House, and a founding member of the Stradivari Quartet, Xiaoming talks about his favourite violin music, his love for opera, and the unforgettable highlight of his career.

WANG XIAO MING INTERVIEW

Saxophonist Dante Tan began his musical journey on the violin at the age of five, before discovering the instrument that would become his voice — the saxophone. In this episode, Dante talks about what drew him to the instrument, the moment he found out he’d been selected for the Singapore Symphony’s President’s Young Performers Concert, and the saxophonists who inspire him most.

He also shares his favourite saxophone piece, and reflects on the excitement and challenges of preparing Tomasi’s bold 20th-century Saxophone Concerto for his debut with the SSO at Victoria Concert Hall.

Saxophonist Dante Tan began his musical journey on the violin at the age of five, before discovering the instrument that would become his voice &mdash; the saxophone. In this episode, Dante talks about what drew him to the instrument, the moment he found out he&rsquo;d been selected for the Singapore Symphony&rsquo;s President&rsquo;s Young Performers Concert, and the saxophonists who inspire him most.
He also shares his favourite saxophone piece, and reflects on the excitement and challenges of preparing Tomasi&rsquo;s bold 20th-century Saxophone Concerto for his debut with the SSO at Victoria Concert Hall.

PRESIDENT'S YOUNG PERFORMERS 2025 : RENEE YARDAV INTERVIEW

The Drive Home with Khim Oei

The Drive Home with Khim Oei

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips