TAN Boon Teik
Ong Teng Cheong: Planner, Politician, President Publication,
Accession Number E000022
- Ong Teng Cheong Collection
Source
- 2
Total Reels
- Tisa Ng (Ms)
Interviewer
- 00:41:30
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 2
Metadata
- 1 Dec 2004
Recording Date
- 00:27:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
First impression of Mr Ong Teng Cheong. Relations between his family and Mr Ong’s. First time he met Mrs Ong. Mr Ong’s part in the starting of the Singapore Orchestra. Mr Ong’s support for the orchestra. Visiting various music halls. Designing of music halls. Mr Ong’s interest in music. Mr Ong’s choices of pianos. Difficulties encountered while managing the orchestra. Acquiring pianos for the orchestra.
Reel/Disc 2 of 2
Metadata
- 1 Dec 2004
Recording Date
- 00:13:45
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Opportunity to hear Mr Ong’s piano playing. Opinion of Mr Ong’s playing. Differing views on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. Endowment fund set up for the Singapore Orchestra. Impact of having a world class concert hall on the orchestra. Impression of the orchestra. Support of Mr Ong for the orchestra.
