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How did a drought in Queensland over a decade ago impact the way you might discover your next favourite piece of classical music in Kuala Lumpur today? Since completing his PhD in Musicology at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2013, Dr. Andrew Filmer has had a prolific career as an educator, researcher, and performer. A thread that runs through all of his work and has set him apart from many musicians is his dedication to making classical music feel more accessible to audiences in the current moment.  "There are many things in the arts that are an acquired taste," he tells me, drawing parallels to learning to appreciate foods like durian and bitter gourd. With classical music in particular, there is a daunting amount of prerequisite knowledge that if you don't get it, then you probably don't hear or see it when it happens, and then you're probably missing out on the magic of that piece of music.  Enter the arts communicator  - someone who guides you on the ...

Classical music is often described in two very different ways: beautiful  and boring . The beauty of classical music is typically said to lie in its complexity. This complexity, however, really does require the listener's time and attention for the many delightful intricacies to reveal themselves. For those of us who might not be inclined to pay attention, or perhaps not know what to pay attention to , this otherwise rich tapestry of sound could seem almost...boring.  The Selangor Philharmonic Orchestra  is a community orchestra that seeks to promote the beauty of classical music in Selangor. I spoke with Mr. Chan Ling Chee, the Musical Director of the orchestra about how they go about this task.  Programming The orchestra plays several public concerts each year, and they take effort to plan the programmes of these concerts to create varied experiences for concertgoers. "If we have already played a heavy classical work for one concert, the next one will feature a lig...

Get dressed up to enjoy an evening of Baroque music, or put together you best cosplay to experience your favourite music from games and anime to - audiences can look forward to a variety of concert hall experiences in the coming months. Please note that this is a collection of publicly available information and this site is not affiliated with the events listed. For the latest details, or any other enquiries about these events, please contact the organisers directly.  This list is updated periodically, so check back to see what's new! Selangor Symphonic Chronicles of Anime Selangor Philharmonic Orchestra 8 March 2025 | Saturday | from 8.00pm 9 March 2025 | Sunday | from 3.00pm Venue: Sunway International Schools Multipurpose Hall Ticket Prices: RM30 | RM50 | RM80 Enjoy music from Attack on Titan, Final Fantasy, NieR, and more. Cosplay is welcome, but remember to check out their cosplay guidelines  before you plan your look.  The Art of Sound Tutan Festival Orchestra | Nan...

This list is updated periodically, so check back to see what's new! Please note that this is a collection of publicly available information and this site is not affiliated with the events listed. For the latest details, or any other enquiries about these events, please contact the organisers directly.  Penang Dances on the Guitar by YS Tang YS Tang | Rondo Production 17 November 2024 | Sunday | from 3.00pm Sunray Odeum @ Sunray de Harmony, Relau Ticket price: RM38 Dances of the People Wicked Music People 1 December 2024 | Sunday | from 5.00pm 1 December 2024 | Sunday | from 8.00pm Jetty 35, Pengkalan Weld Ticket price: RM45 scroll down to see dates for this event in Petaling Jaya Soul-Stirring Strings: SYNC Chamber Recital SYNC Quartet | Rondo Production 14 December 2024 | Saturday | from 7.30pm Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) Auditorium Ticket prices: RM38 | RM48 Selangor Dances of the People Wicked Music People 23 November 2024 | Saturday | from 8.00pm Red Be...

This list is updated periodically, so check back to see what's new! Please note that  this is a collection of publicly available information and this site is not affiliated with the events listed. For the latest details, or any other enquiries regarding these events, please contact the organisers directly.  Penang Dances on the Guitar by YS Tang YS Tang | Rondo Production 17 November 2024 | Sunday | from 3.00pm Sunray Odeum @ Sunray de Harmony, Relau Ticket price: RM38 Dances of the People Wicked Music People 1 December 2024 | Sunday | from 5.00pm, from 8.00pm Jetty 35, Pengkalan Weld Ticket price: RM45 Soul-Stirring Strings: SYNC Chamber Recital SYNC Quartet | Rondo Production 14 December 2024 | Saturday | from 7.30pm Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) Auditorium Ticket prices: RM38 | RM48 Selangor Steinway Quintessence Piano Concert Steinway & Sons Malaysia 20 October 2024 | Sunday | from 3.00pm Level 4, Bentley Music Auditorium, Petaling Jaya Ticket pr...

In 1957, Benjamin Britten was amongst the composers who were invited to submit their compositions for consideration as the soon-to-be independent Malaya's national anthem. Britten's composition, which he later described as "a curious and I'm afraid rather unsuccessful job", was rejected, and has, for the most part, languished in obscurity since.  Now, a group of Malaysian musicians are presenting a reimagining of this piece in an arrangement for viola and piano, and another for string quartet. Musicologist and violist Dr. Andrew Filmer who commissioned these arrangements, described that they did indeed note some areas in the original composition that could have been developed further. These performances will feature re-edits to the music, which he hopes Britten himself would have been pleased with. "We decided to extend what we assume would have been the main chorus for the anthem, which allowed for a more impactful and stronger form of the piece," share...

This list is updated periodically, so check back to see what's new! Please note that this is a collection of publicly available information and this site is not affiliated with the events listed. For the latest details, or any enquiries regarding these events, please contact the organisers directly.  Penang Music of the Enchanted Lands Musica Sinfonietta & Acoustic Inertia 20 September 2024 | Friday | from 7.30pm Moral Uplifting Society, Georgetown  Ticket prices: RM60 | RM120  Dances on the Guitar by YS Tang YS Tang | Rondo Production 17 November 2024 | Sunday | from 3.00pm Sunray Odeum @ Sunray de Harmony, Relau Ticket prices: RM38 Perak Music of the Enchanted Lands Musica Sinfonietta & Acoustic Inertia 22 September 2024 | Sunday | from 2.15pm St. Louis Hall, Taiping Ticket Prices: RM60 | RM120 Kuala Lumpur A Celebration with Chang'e: A Moonlit Soirée from Baroque to Chinese Classics and Pop Jamie Ong Music 14 September 2024 | Saturday | from 8.00pm eslite Forum...