SINGAPORE – How would the spirit of iconic Singapore towns such as Bedok, Geylang Serai and Toa Payoh sound – and in a classical orchestral context to boot?

That was the gauntlet thrown down by Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra’s (ACSO) music director Adrian Chiang, who has marshalled 45 musicians for a fun twist on the usual classical concert ahead of Singapore’s 59th birthday on Aug 9.