TRCL board members at NTU’s event launching the revamped Nanyang Executive Centre, on 21 August 2026
SINGAPORE, 26 August 2026 – TRCL has placed the SG50 Limited Edition Red Steinway Grand Piano in the custodianship of relaunched Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), giving a significant instrument from Singapore’s SG50 celebrations a new meaningful role on campus.
The piano was formally presented at NEC’s official reopening on 21 August 2026, followed by an inaugural performance by Professor Louis Phee. It will be used for educational programmes, performances, rehearsals and community engagement activities.
Anchoring the Education Wing Atrium, it takes residence within a space intended to bring students, faculty and visitors together. The placement is integral in NEC’s plan to deepen arts activity on campus through collaboration with NTU student clubs.
Built by Steinway & Sons and finished in red for Singapore’s SG50 celebrations, the piano was played by international pianist Lang Lang at the Sing50 concert at the National Stadium on 7 August 2015.
TRCL was closely involved in the concert, giving the instrument a distinctive connection to Singapore’s celebration of its music and cultural heritage.Mr Alvin Tay, Deputy Chairman of TRCL, says “Having been closely involved with Sing50 in 2015, this piano holds a special significance for us at TRCL. It was created to commemorate Singapore’s 50th year of independence and represents the spirit of a generation that came together through music to celebrate this special occasion.
Ten years on, we wanted this legacy to live on in a place where it could continue to inspire the next generation.NTU is a fitting home for the SG50 Limited Edition Red Steinway Grand Piano. The arts are an important part of a vibrant university experience, giving students the opportunity to explore their creativity, connect with one another and engage with the wider community. By having the piano reside at NTU, we hope that a piece of Singapore’s cultural heritage will not simply be preserved, but continue to be played, enjoyed and given new meaning by generations of young people.”
NEC serves NTU’s broader community of more than 40,000 students and 8,000 staff, alongside visiting academics, alumni and executive learners, across its 150 rooms and event spaces. Through the placement, TRCL hopes a piece of Singapore’s cultural heritage will not only be preserved, but also be played, enjoyed and given new meaning by generations of young people.
Raphael Tan, President, NTU Cultural Activities Club said, “The arts should have a visible and meaningful presence on campus, and having a piano of such distinction at NTU is an important step towards making that vision a reality. I hope it becomes a shared platform for students to perform, collaborate and create, inspiring more of our community to discover and engage with the arts.”
The collaboration was made possible with the support of Ms Jennie Chua, NTU Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of TRCL.
