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MPO Chamber Concert

January 24, 2012 at 12:00 pm

It is that time of the month again where chamber music lovers can head on to Dewan Filharmonik Petronas and enjoy great performances by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Players. For the month of January 2012, the orchestra will be performing four pieces from renowned musicians.

One of the pieces that will be performed is from Heitor Villa-Lobos, a brilliant Brazilian composer who was described as the most significant creative figure in 20th century Brazilian art music. His music is largely influenced by both Brazilian folk music and the European classical tradition. The MPO Chamber Players will be performing ‘Chorus No. 4‘. Another piece that will be performed that night is Hoffmeister’s Solo String Quartet No. 3 in D Major. Franz Anton Hoffmeister was a German composer and music publisher. Hoffmeister was one of the pioneers in the music publishing businesses, having established one of Vienna’s first of this kind of business in 1785.

MPO Chamber Concert is scheduled to start at 6.30 pm on 31st January 2012

Jean-Baptiste Loeillet was a Flemish baroque composer who also performed on the recorder, flute, oboe and harpsichord. He is called the London Loeillet, so as to distinguish himself from another famous composer. The MPO Chamber Players will be performing the Trio Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Basso Continuo. The last piece, Piano Trio in A Minor, is a piece composed by Joseph-Maurice Ravel, a French composer who was famous for his melodies, orchestral and instrumental textures and effects.

Tickets for this performance are priced at RM 20 for all seats. Patrons who are attending the event are required to observe the dress code, which is Smart Casual. Performance is scheduled to start at 6.30 pm on 31st January 2012. For more information and ticket purchases, please log on to the website here.

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Tribute to the Queen of Instruments

January 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

One of the many interesting things about some of the old churches in Malaysia, other than its remarkable architecture, is the organ that sits behind the altar. This keyboard instrument is played with its own keyboard and is operated either with the hands or with the feet. Though the instrument may look similar to those who are not musically inclined, there is actually three different types of organs – pipe organs, electronic organs and mechanical organs. Pipe organs uses the wind that is moving through the pipes to produce the sounds. An electronic organ generates electronically produced sounds through one or more loudspeakers whereas mechanical organs are controlled by mechanically by things like pinned barrels or book music.

Facade of Casavant Freres organ in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, Illinois. This 38-rank organ was installed in 1977, has a mechanical action, and is styled after north German Baroque instruments

If organ music is one of your favourites, then do not miss out on Dewan Filharmonik Petronas’ upcoming performance this 28th and 29th January 2012. Entitled ‘Tribute to the Queen of Instruments‘, this musical performance will see the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and renowned conductor Claus Peter Flor performing three famous classical pieces – Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach, Fantasia and Fugue by Liszt and Symphony No. 3 – “Organ Symphony” by Saint-Saëns. Performing on the organ is the talented Olivier Latry, a distinguished organist, improviser and Professor of Organ in the Conservatoire de Paris.

Tickets for this performance is priced at RM 30, RM 60, RM 90 and RM 120. The performance is scheduled to start at 8.30 pm on 28th January and at 3.00 pm on 29th January 2012. Patrons who are attending this musical performance are required to dress smart casually. For more information about the event and ticket purchases, please log on to the website here.

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Fairytales in Music

January 13, 2012 at 5:15 pm

Music has always played a very big part in almost every aspect of our lives. We are constantly surrounded by music, and we have grown so used to it that it has become second nature to us. Without music, it is hard to imagine how our lives would be. Imagine a wedding or any sort of a joyous celebration without music. While laughter and smiling faces will always make these sort of events memorable, it is the presence of music that completes the whole picture.

Melvin Tix the clownductor will be the guest conductor for ‘Fairytales in Music’, happening at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas this 14th and 15th January 2012

What better way to make music more special than to add the element of fun into it? Come 14th and 15th January 2012, laughter and music are the two main elements that will greet its patrons as they attend the ‘Fairytales of Music’ performance. Melvin Tix, the unique ‘clownductor’ will surely set one’s imagination on fire with vivid musical pictures and keep the audiences tickled with his funny antics. He first started out as a musician but later turned to the ‘funny’ side when he got bitten by the magic bug. He has been performing in concerts as Melvin Tix on a full time basis since 1988, playing in more than 100 concerts every year.

So do not miss the chance to catch this one-of-a-kind ‘clownductor’ when he works his magic at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas this 14th 15th January 2012. Tickets are priced at RM 20 / RM 40 / RM 60 and RM 80. Performances are scheduled as below:-

14th January 2012 at 3.00 pm
15th January 2012 at 2.30 pm AND 4.30 pm

Patrons who are attending the function are required to be in smart casual dress code. For more information, please log on to the website here.

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Johor Heads North

October 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm

The Zapin dance was originally believed to be introduced by the Muslim missionaries that came from the Middle East during the fifteenth century. Although in the past it was only performed by male dancers, female dancers are now allowed to join in the performance during present times. The music that accompanies this famous dance comes from a traditional music ensemble that consists of the gambus, accordion, rebab, marwas, rebana and dok. Though there are numerous forms of Zapin, it varies from state to state within Malaysia. This dance form is especially famous in the state of Johor.

The Zapin dance form is especially famous in the state of Johor

Ghazal music is a traditional artistic heritage within the Malay community in Johor. This type of musical art gained favour during the late 19th century, where ghazal recitals were introduced to the royal courts of Johor Sultan. In the past, the musical instruments of Ghazal consisted of a harmonium box, biola, gambus and tabla or dok (which is a type of drum). Other instruments were added in the later years, like keroncong and ukeleli. With these additions, the music was found to be quite noisy and most people felt that it has distracted from the original flavour of the Malay tunes, hence the new instruments were then taken out from the ensemble. Currently, only these instruments are being used as a traditional Johor Malay Ghazal ensemble; the harmonium, a set of tabla, the gambus, the guitar, the tamborine, the maracas and the violin.

If you have always wanted to experience these two cultural gems of Johor, then make a date with Dewan Filharmonik Petronas on 30th October 2011 as Badan Kesenian Warisan Johor is proud to present a Zapin dance and Ghazal music performance entitled ‘Johor Heads North’. Performances are scheduled to start at 8.30 pm on 30th October 2011. Tickets are priced at RM 58 for all seats. Early birds will be entitled to purchase these tickets at RM 48 (limited to the first 100 tickets sold). Patrons who are attending the function are required to be in smart casual dress code. For more information, please log on to the website here.

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MPO’s Native Foray

October 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Malaysians are very lucky to be blessed with so many wonderful things. Except for the occasional riots and demonstrations, there has been no life-threatening wars or genocide after World War II. Though the country was also affected by the downturn of the economy back in the 80s, most people still had jobs and enough funds to support their family. Children grew up playing together with their friends of all races, and it has become second nature for us to visit our friends during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri or even Deepavali.

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra ensemble will be performing original music inspired by Datuk Siti Nurhaliza

Dewan Filharmonik Petronas will present a brand new musical concoction that is inspired by life in Malaysia. Entitled ‘MPO’s Native Foray’, this musical will be led by Marques Young, the Co-Principal Trombone of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble will perform original music inspired by P. Ramlee, Sheila Majid, Fela Kuti, Siti Nurhaliza, Ibrahim Ferrer and James Brown.

Performances are scheduled to start at 8.30 pm on 29th October 2011. Tickets are priced at RM 58 for all seats. Early birds will be entitled to purchase these tickets at RM 48 (limited to the first 100 tickets sold). Patrons who are attending the function are required to be in smart casual dress code. For more information, please log on to the website here.

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