SAMUEL PHUA

Hailed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as a “Singaporean Saxophone Extraordinaire,” Samuel Phua 潘培铭 is one of Singapore’s most distinctive saxophonists, known for his fearless commitment to expanding the voice of the classical saxophone.
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Samuel is a recipient of the NAC Arts Scholarship and a graduate of the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, where he studied with Joonatan Rautiola and pursued minors in Performance Coaching, Chamber Music, Improvisation, and Pedagogy.
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A passionate champion of new music, Samuel works closely with Singaporean and international composers to bring new works for the saxophone to life through performance, recording, and collaboration. Through his work on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom, he is dedicated to pushing the saxophone beyond expectation — and placing Singaporean music firmly on the international stage.