Singapore Symphony Orchestra partners Food from the Heart for fundraising gala

A Symphony of Passion, which took place on April 29 at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, marked an unprecedented collaboration between two charities — Food from the Heart (FFTH) and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).

This event, presented by Audemars Piguet, brought together close to 550 distinguished guests who were eager to support both charities and their shared mission of positively impacting their respective communities. The night was a roaring success, with an exceptional performance by the SSO, led by associate conductor Rodolfo Barráez and featured soloists Zhao Tian and Frances Lee.

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Nine experiences and creations

The event's highlight was the auction of nine experiences and creations to boost fundraising efforts. The offerings included sponsorships from One&Only Resorts, Singapore Airlines, and Raffles Hotel, as well as Audemars Piguet timepieces.

Here are some of the highlights from the gala.

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1. FFTH Co-founder Christine Laimer and Minister Desmond Lee

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2. Guests at A Symphony of Passion joint fundraising gala

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3. Mr and Mrs Ian Gay, Mr and Mrs Victor Tan

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4. Soloist Frances Lee performing with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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5. Mr Julian Chang, Prof Chan Heng Chee, Ms Eleanor Wong, Ms Ena Su

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6. Mr Ronald Stride, Mrs Odile Benjamin, Minister Desmond Lee, Mrs Chin Bottinelli, Mr Goh Yew Lin

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7. Mrs Leanne and Mr Pravin Jumabhoy

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Photo credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra