The photo above was taken in Esplanade Concourse on 28 December 2011
Young Singapore-born cellist Loke Hoe Kit has been described by The Straits Times as ‘probably the most visible local cellist [from his generation] to emerge’. He started playing the cello at the age of 12, and by 16 was accepted into the class of esteemed American cellist Nathaniel Rosen, the former assistant and protégé of Gregor Piatigorsky. That same year, Loke made his concerto debut playing Saint-Saens’ 1st concerto with the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra at the ‘Gifted Young Musicians’ Concert’. He subsequently gave his debut solo recital at the NUS ExxonMobil Campus Concerts series.
He currently regularly makes solo appearances at the Esplanade Concourse, and beyond home, has performed in the USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China and Thailand as a solo or featured cellist. Loke is also active outside his classical pursuits; highlights include playing for such pop artists as Kit Chan, Stefanie Sun, and Taiwanese pop-rock band F. I.R. (with whom he would tour), to collaborating with an Appalachian Dulcimer player in country music.
In September 2011, Loke released his groundbreaking debut solo album, A Double Life, which features him overdubbing himself in works for two cellos by Menotti and Handel. The album was launched with a recital at the Esplanade where Loke also gave the Singapore premiere of Menotti’s Suite for Two Cellos and Piano.
Source: http://www.lokehoekit.com/
