Legacy & Reflections
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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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Resorts World Genting Takes Centrestage with Music Video Debut
Resorts World Genting (RWG), arguably one of Asia’s most exciting integrated resorts, has kicked off the new year in star-studded style with the debut of their all-new music video, “Welcome to My World”! Aimed at heightening excitement and welcoming guests to the resort, the song features renowned local artists Zee Avi, Jestinna Kuan, Nana Sheme, As’ad Motawh and Alyssa Dezek, who also presented the song live at the launch event. “For decades, generations of guests – not only from Malaysia, but also from abroad – have come to know and love our offerings at RWG which are quite unlike any other. Over the years, we have continued to reinvent and…
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THE MPO PERFORMS A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF ABBA
Relive the nostalgia of the music of the legendary Swedish pop supergroup, ABBA, as the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) pays tribute to them in a concert on Friday, 2 December 2022 at 8:30 pm at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). This concert, Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, will witness the MPO breaking out of the box and fusing pop and classical elements, giving the audience music richness on a whole new level while capturing the spirit of the pop group. It is not the first time the MPO has paid tribute to legendary artists/groups. Previously, the MPO paid tribute to many iconic musicians, including Michael Jackson…
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MPO’s Symphonic Anime at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
Last weekend, the MPO was back to perform not one, but four anime concerts! It was proven that anime fans are not just lovers of the art and story of anime, but are equally lovers of the music of anime. The Symphonic Anime was originally planned for 1 night concert but due to popular demand, it turned into four sold out concerts from 26 Aug to 28 Aug with a full capacity of over 3,600 people (920 people per concerts). Helmed by Resident Conductor Naohisa Furusawa, the MPO performed a series of favourite anime songs over the two hour concert. Born in Tokyo in 1973, Furusawa added to the background…
