SINGAPORE, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Esteemed composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi will return to Singapore on July 3–4, 2025, at The Esplanade Concert Hall for an extraordinary evening of music in collaboration with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO). Presented by Willow Arts, this landmark reunites Hisaishi with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), marking their third highly anticipated partnership, this exceptional event promises audiences a remarkable blend of musical brilliance and cinematic magic.
The concert will feature the World Premiere of Hisaishi's "Symphonic Suite The Boy and the Heron," offering an unprecedented symphonic interpretation of the score from legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's latest masterpiece. Additionally, the performance will showcase the Asia Premiere of Joe Hisaishi's Harp Concerto, an extraordinary composition co-commissioned by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra alongside prominent orchestras from France and the United States.
Emmanuel Ceysson, the acclaimed principal harpist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, joins the ensemble as soloist for the Harp Concerto. Renowned for his exceptional artistry, Ceysson's performance is set to illuminate this groundbreaking musical experience.
Complementing these premieres, the evening's diverse repertoire also includes Igor Stravinsky's captivating Firebird Ballet Suite (1945) and Arturo Márquez's exhilarating Danzón No. 2, further enriching this celebration of orchestral music.
Music lovers are invited not to miss this unforgettable night of cultural and artistic celebration, merging the worlds of orchestral performance, cinematic storytelling, and virtuosic talent. Ticket Sales begin on April 7, 2025, exclusively on SISTIC. Audiences are encouraged to book early to experience this once-in-a-lifetime musical spectacle.
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World-Renowned Composer Joe Hisaishi Returns for Spectacular Collaboration with Singapore Symphony Orchestra
SHANGHAI, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 will take place from 30th March to 2nd April 2026, offering global hospitality and foodservice suppliers a direct gateway to China and the wider Asian market. Building on the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, the exhibition will return with expanded scale, stronger international buyer engagement, and enhanced commercial value. With over 3,500 exhibitors, 12,000 overseas buyers, and a fully integrated industry ecosystem, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 provides a high-impact platform for sourcing, partnerships, and long-term market expansion.
HOTELEX Shanghai 2025 welcomed a record 284,581 professional visitors, including a 34.2% increase in international buyers. Exhibitors reported a 37% rise in qualified leads and a 23% increase in on-site transactions, demonstrating the exhibition's effectiveness as a high-performance sourcing and business platform. Building on this success, the 34ᵗʰ edition in 2026 will offer expanded exhibition space, deeper international participation, and increased opportunities for global decision-makers, distributors, and strategic partners.
Covering 400,000 square meters, the exhibition will host more than 3,500 leading domestic and international suppliers across key sectors including Kitchen Equipment, Coffee & Tea, Catering Ingredients, Beverages, and Baking Supplies. This fully integrated ecosystem supports end-to-end sourcing, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
HOTELEX's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive industry coverage. By integrating resources across hospitality, catering, cultural tourism, retail, logistics, and health sectors, the exhibition drives value-chain synergies and reflects the evolving structure of the modern hospitality economy. Its distinctive "tourism–catering–hotel joint exhibition" model offers a holistic showcase spanning food, accommodation, travel, shopping, and leisure.
Leveraging a shared pool of over 100,000 professional buyers from HOTELEX and FHC, exhibitors gain extended brand exposure through official digital platforms and global social media channels including LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as partnerships with authoritative industry media. Booths are limited – reserve yours early to secure prime exhibition space and maximize business opportunities. Positioned as a strategic gateway, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 empowers global companies to grow their presence in China and accelerate expansion across Asia's hospitality and foodservice markets.
Pre-registration: https://www.hotelex.cn/en/shanghai
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