A Valentine’s Day indulgence may require some patience this year – perhaps in the form of a trip across the Causeway to experience a classic Wong Kar Wai film in a new light.
In the Mood For Love In Concert will be staged at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on Oct 24 and 25.
Presented by Base Entertainment Asia, tickets are now on sale. Screened in full HD and accompanied by a live symphony orchestra performing the score in precise synchronisation, the production transforms the acclaimed film into a richly immersive cinematic event.
First released in 2000, the film traces the tender, bittersweet connection between a man (Tony Leung) and a woman (Maggie Cheung) who discover their spouses are having an affair. In confronting betrayal with restraint, they form a bond defined by longing and quiet intimacy.
Celebrated for its poetic restraint and sumptuous visuals, the film is widely regarded as one of cinema’s most exquisitely crafted works. Wong’s signature palette of saturated colour and intimate framing creates a dreamlike atmosphere that deepens its emotional resonance.
Central to its enduring impact is Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi’s haunting score, which, in this fully restored presentation, is elevated through live orchestral performance into an immersive cinematic experience.
Described by Wong as “a poem itself,” the music draws audiences into the film’s delicate emotional textures, heightening its exploration of love, memory and desire.
The In the Mood for Love In Concert features the Base Philharmonic Orchestra, comprising leading classical musicians, conducted by internationally acclaimed Singaporean maestro Joshua Tan.
Recognised for his versatility across symphonic, operatic, ballet and multimedia repertoire, Tan has led ensembles including the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
A graduate of The Juilliard School and the Eastman School of Music, he is also a recipient of Singapore’s Young Artist Award.
In The Mood For Love In Concert made its world premiere at the Sydney Opera House in Australia in March last year.
For those unable to wait until October in Singapore, the production will make its Asian premiere at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on April 2 and 3, as part of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
