Lifestyle & Leisure
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THE MPO PAYS TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY SINGER TERESA TENG AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) continues to stretch its versatility when it celebrates the music of legendary Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng on Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 8.30 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP). This concert is part of the MPO’s 25th anniversary celebration and a testimony of its diverse artistry in presenting concerts of different genres such as classical, pop, jazz, traditional and contemporary. This is the MPO’s ongoing initiatives to appease the varied music tastes for everyone. Themed Teresa Teng Tribute Concert 70th Anniversary, this concert will pay homage to the renowned singer through her classic hits. Teng has recorded 1,700 songs and sold over 48 million albums.…
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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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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…
