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THE MPO CELEBRATES RACHMANINOFF’S 150TH BIRTHDAY!
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) celebrates the 150th birthday of renowned classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff in concerts themed ‘Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff’ on Saturday, 1 April 2023 at 8.30 pm (sold out) and Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 3.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. The concerts are part of the MPO’s 25th anniversary this year which celebrates glorious masterpieces from the classical music world. Rachmaninoff’s works are known for their extravagant grandeur, unabashed appeal to the emotions, rapturous melodies, rich colours with powerful romantic surge. The MPO has curated a programme consisting of two exciting works; Symphony No.2 in E minor and Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor. The…
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Checking out the Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung launched their flagship series S23 phones just over a month ago, and I had the privilege to take the S23+ for a spin for a month. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has already managed to capture the attention of smartphone enthusiasts worldwide, including me, with the array of new colors. Design and Display It now comes in Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black and Green, with 2 online exclusive colours, Lime and Graphite. Which is your fav? Samsung has always been a leader in the smartphone market and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is no exception. It is one of the most highly anticipated smartphones of the year and for good reason. With…
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LET’S TOUR THE WORLD WITH THE MPO!
Be part of an exciting musical offering when the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) brings you on a musical tour around the world on Saturday, 18 March 2023 at 11.30 am at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. All abroad with the MPO as gleeful globetrotters and intrepid travelers explore the rhythms, melodies and musical traditions of faraway lands. MPO Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga will lead this family-themed voyage of global music with a classical flair. First, the MPO will bring you to Sabah with a song about a popular landmark, Jambatan Tamparuli (the Tamparuli bridge), showcasing the traditional sounds of Malaysia, its music reflecting the diverse culture of its people. Then,…
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Gamuda Land Opens SplashMania Waterpark at Gamuda Cove with Early Bird Pricing
Gamuda Land today held its official soft launch ceremony for its 18-acre SplashMania Waterpark located in Gamuda Cove. A total of over 2,200 visitors were amongst the first to set foot in the waterpark and experience the first-of-its-kind waterslides in Malaysia like the Shaka Waka, a 78-meter-long multimedia and audio waterslide fitted with various LED light effects, amongst others. Chu Wai Lune, Chief Executive Officer of Gamuda Land who was present at the ceremony mentioned, “As town planners, we planned for Gamuda Cove to not only include the home place, but also the park place, shopping place, eating place and of course the play place. This is because, we know…
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