Traditional Chinese music alludes to something outside itself… a story, a great literary work, a poem, a painting or even an emotion or aspect of nature. To us, composing, interpreting and performing Chinese chamber music transports us to realms – from the historic to the contemporary and avant-garde, from places exotic and familiar, from the sensual to the surreal.
At Ding Yi, it is not only about the sounds we make, but also the journeys we take. Each piece is carefully crafted to transport us, and you along with us, from the cloistered chambers of an imperial age to the expansive imaginations of our modern collective soul, to touch, entertain, understand, unite and inspire.
And it is this passion and formula that have won us the accolades and support of patrons, arts institutions, and chamber music fans across Asia. The journey starts with us, but continues with you. Won’t you join us as we continue to explore and create a unique sound for Singapore?
Wong De Li, Dedric Conductor
Currently the Assistant Conductor of Ding Yi Music Company. Wong De Li, Dedric aspired to be a conductor in his teen years, and his interest was ignited again by Dr Tay Teow Kiat. With his master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing and learning from many conducting maestros, he aims to push Ding Yi up to new heights of artistic excellence and to develop a unique Singaporean musical direction.
As a 2014 National Arts Council (NAC) Arts Scholarship recipient and a two-time recipient of the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Bursary in 2004 and 2006, he has performed in many countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia. Wong was also featured as an outstanding NAC scholar in the 2016 Straits Times Scholars Choice.
