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Experiencing the beauty of classical music through a community orchestra

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...

Concerts and Performances to Watch in Malaysia - 2025

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...