Crescendo (simplified Chinese: 起飞) is a Singaporean television drama series produced by Wawa Pictures, starring Christopher Lee, Tay Ping Hui, Darren Lim, Cynthia Koh, Ann Kok and Jacelyn Tay as the main characters of the series. The series is set against the backdrop of the Xinyao Movement, synonymous with the pursuit of dreams of a young generation of Singaporeans in the local music industry, and a part of Singapore culture many still hold dear. It tracks the lives of a group of youngsters through a generation, as they experience hope, love and lost amidst a background of music. The series began airing on MediaCorp Channel 8 on 23 October 2015 with 30 episodes.