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THE MPO PRESENTS A RARE CHINESE CULTURAL CONCERT AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) remains the torchbearer in cultivating public interest in music and its effort goes beyond Western classical music. Following its successful presentation of Teresa Teng Tribute Concert last year, the MPO continues to manifest its versatility in an upcoming concert themed Celestial Serenade on Saturday, 1 June 2024 at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. The concert pays homage to the rich sounds and harmonious tunes of Chinese classical music, shining a light on the importance of suona, the woodwind classical instrument in Chinese culture. The MPO, under the baton of Jebat Arjuna Kee, will collaborate with Liu Wenwen, one of the most outstanding suona performers. Based…
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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G: A Week Later – My Personal Perspective
Let’s be honest, most phone reviews are written for…well, who exactly? Tech enthusiasts? Hardcore gamers? This week, I’ve been putting the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G through its paces, not as a reviewer on a pedestal, but as a real person with a busy life. Here’s what struck me as a blogger, entrepreneur, and night-owl mama (who also happens to hold down a day job at the office). Knox – My Digital Security Shield This phone’s security features are no joke. The EAL5+ certified Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform, is like a personal security detail for my data. As a blogger, I deal with a lot of sensitive information, from client…
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THE MPO CELEBRATES TWO MALAYSIAN TALENTS AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!
It is a rare occasion when the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) collaborates with two Malaysian pianists in a concert. Hence, let’s join the MPO in a concert themed Piano Duo: A Celebration of Malaysian Talents featuring Foo Mei Yi and Ng Chong Lim on Saturday, 25 May 2024 at 8.30 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. Winner of the 2013 BBC Music Magazine’s Best Newcomer award, Foo Mei Yi returns to DFP after her previous collaborations with the MPO in 2017. Recognised internationally as an innovative pianist with a diverse and eclectic repertoire, she has performed with London Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic and English Chamber Orchestra, and with illustrious…
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Upgrading to Awesome: First Impressions of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G in Awesome Ice Blue
Having been a loyal Samsung Galaxy A34 user for over a year, I recently took the plunge and upgraded to the brand new Galaxy A35 5G in the stunning Awesome Ice Blue color. Here are my first impressions after a few days of using it: A Bold Step into Blue The first thing that struck me was the phone’s design. The Awesome Ice Blue is truly eye-catching – a cool, shimmery shade that sets it apart from the usual black and grey options. The phone itself feels lighter and sleeker than the A34, thanks to the flat side frame and the glossy back (though a case is definitely recommended to…
