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.

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

WANG XIAO MING INTERVIEW

In this episode of The Art of Calm, art therapist Karen Koh speaks with Khim Oei about how creativity can be a simple and practical way to process emotions and find calm.

They explore how creating something visual can help when words are hard to find, why the process often matters more than the finished image, and what art therapy looks like in real-life settings.

Along the way, Karen also addresses a familiar concern: what if you don’t think you’re creative?

In this episode of The Art of Calm, art therapist Karen Koh speaks with Khim Oei about how creativity can be a simple and practical way to process emotions and find calm.
They explore how creating something visual can help when words are hard to find, why the process often matters more than the finished image, and what art therapy looks like in real-life settings.
Along the way, Karen also addresses a familiar concern: what if you don&rsquo;t think you&rsquo;re creative?

CHAT WITH ART THERAPIST KAREN KOH 

In this episode of The Art of Calm, Khim Oei  speaks with Chan Shi Han, a dance and movement practitioner, about her journey into this field  and how movement became a way to support emotional wellbeing.

From a late-night discovery that sparked her path, to the work she does today, Shi Han shares how the body can help us process emotions, release tension, and reconnect with ourselves , even through the simplest movements.

In this episode of The Art of Calm, Khim Oei&nbsp; speaks with Chan Shi Han, a dance and movement practitioner, about her journey into this field&nbsp; and how movement became a way to support emotional wellbeing.
From a late-night discovery that sparked her path, to the work she does today, Shi Han shares how the body can help us process emotions, release tension, and reconnect with ourselves , even through the simplest movements.

A CHAT WITH DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPIST CHAN SHI HAN  

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.

WANG XIAO MING INTERVIEW

The Drive Home with Khim Oei

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