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Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) and is Malaysias concert hall devoted specifically to classical music. Located in the PETRONAS Twin Towers, it was officially opened on17th August 1998 by the patron of the MPO, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Haji Mohd Ali and former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Designed by Cesar Pelli, the hall takes its inspiration from the traditional shoe-box shape of the great 19th century European concert halls with the magnificent Klais Pipe Organ providing a spectacular backdrop to the halls stage and platform. The hall seats 920, which includes box seats, 20 luxurious corporate suites and a royal suite. Acoustics experts Kirkegaard and Associates have incorporated unique acoustical devices into the design to maximize the halls natural qualities, leading Yuri Temirkanov, Chief Conductor of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, to remark that its beautiful, the sound is warm, woody and kind its one of the best halls Ive played in.

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary this 17th August 2013, DFP plays an integral part in the music and cultural landscape of Malaysia and the city of Kuala Lumpur. It attracts audiences and continues to enthrall listeners as it has done since the day it first opened its doors. In addition to stimulating and enriching concerts by the MPO, DFP has hosted some of the worlds leading artists and orchestras. These include the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, conductors Lorin Maazel, Sir Neville Marriner, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Sir Andrew Davis and Yehudi Menuhin.

World renowned orchestras that have performed in this beautiful hall include the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, BBC Symphony, Vienna Symphony, Sydney Symphony and NHK Symphony. As a chamber music venue, DFP has also attracted such eminent ensembles as the Belcea Quartet and Shanghai Quartet.

Beyond classical music, DFP has hosted such prominent artists as Harry Connick Jr, the Count Basie Orchestra, Yellowjackets, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Pink Martini, Gotan Project and sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. In addition, Malaysian artists including Tan Sri S M Salim, Dato Sheila Majid, Dato M. Nasir and Dato Siti Nurhaliza have mesmerised audiences at DFP.

Concerts from the energetic Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) and the annual Seni Festival featuring local music and traditional performing art forms continue to be hosted at this venue.

Always innovative in its programming, DFP has introduced many new ideas including the first ever Artists-in-Residence (the Borodin Quartet), the crowd pleasing DFP Showcase and DFP Spotlight series which have featured international stars such as Laura Fygi, Zakir Hussain and Larry Carlton in addition to local talents like Noryn Aziz, Rachel Guerzo, Yuna, Aizat, Najwa, Hafiz and many others.

DFPs success is also attributed to its exceptional architectural design, superior acoustics and recording studio modelled after that at Abbey Road. Bryn Terfel, the Welsh bass-baritone star said of it: DFP excels in its wonderful acoustics and good lighting that creates a very intimate setting. I only wish I could put the hall in my pocket and take it with me everywhere I perform. It is truly a pearl in the Malaysian musical heritage.

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ContentsDewan Filharmonik PETRONAS 2Message from the Patron 4Message from the Chairman 5Board Members 6Message from the Music Director 7Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 8-9Subscriber Privileges 10

The Concert Series: A Guide 11Legacy 12Age Of Elegance 13Discovery 14Family Fun Day 15Pops 16Great Violin Concertos 17The World of Gustav Mahler 18MPO Specials 20DFP Showcase 21DFP Seni Fest & DFP Spotlight 22Artist Biographies 26 & 31

PULL-OU T SECTION

Season at a Glance 27-30

2013/14 Season Calendar 32-45Concessions 46Seating Plan 49Booking & General Information 51Concert Dress Code 52Corporate Hospitality & Sponsorship 54Acknowledgement 55

All details are correct at time of printing. Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS reserves the right to vary without notice the artists and/or repertoire as necessary. Copyright 2013 byDewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (Co. No. 462692-X). All rights reserved. No part of this brochure may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright owners.

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This new 2013/14 Season of the MPO marks another important milestone, as we celebrate the 15th year of the opening of Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), home of the MPO. It was on17 August 1998 that MPO gave its maiden performance in the beautiful DFP. Over the years we have seen a steadily growing audience amongst the young and old, a testimony of the quality and variety of MPOs mesmerising music.

I am indeed delighted and proud to learn that this new seasons opening Gala concert will feature the world premier of a new composition by our child prodigy, Tengku Ahmad Irfan, who will also perform Prokofievs Piano Concerto No. 2, one of the most technically-difficult concertos in the piano repertoire. As a walk down memory lane, the MPO will perform Strauss Don Juan, which was played 15 years ago at DFPs inaugural concert. Together with the Great Violin Concertos series, featuring leading violinists and works of Shostakovich, Mozart and Brahms, to name a few, and the continuing popularity of POPs/Special concerts, the MPO promises to deliver yet another exciting and not-to-be missed season.

I believe the MPO has done well in promoting and developing our talented Malaysian youths. Through the MPYO, more new musical talents have been unearthed and the platform provided for their artistic nurturing and enhancements. Although the rigours of training are there, I believe that the experiences are rewarding.

With the continuing gracious support of MPOs main donor PETRONAS, and our loyal sponsors, supporters and friends, I am sure that we will be able to sustain and share the wonders and joys of MPOs music to the community at large, not forgetting those for whom such simple joys of music are not easily accessible nor savoured.

Please join me in welcoming the 2013/14 Season of the MPO and let us all indulge in the new Seasons offerings!

MESSAGE FROM THE PATRON, MAL AYSIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTR A

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Bt Hj Mohd Ali

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Dato Mohd Medan Abdullah

Welcome to a magnificent and harmonious new season with our very own Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)!

As the MPO celebrates its 15th birthday, I am delighted that we have stayed true throughout the years in our purpose to share the depth, power and beauty of great music.

This new 2013/14 Season allows us to once again reimagine the tremendous energy and power of music. Always innovative and looking to broaden our artistic horizon, the MPO has commissioned a new work by a young Malaysian prodigy who will also play one of the most difficult concertos in the piano repertoire. The annual DFP Seni Festival will once again see the MPO collaborating with local artists and crossing musical boundaries by giving traditional performing arts groups the opportunity to play together with the orchestra, thereby realising Malaysian content aspirations.

This season will also be Music Director Claus Peter Flors farewell season and we will see him conducting three of Mahlers most

popular symphonies. After serving 6 years as Music Director, Maestro Flour will leave an indelible stamp on the MPO.

The positive energy of music fills Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS as we continue to showcase a splendid repertoire of international conductors, soloists and musicians with Stphane Denve, Steven Osborne and Carl Davis returning to play in this beautiful hall.

This celebration of music would not be possible without the unwavering support and commitment of our beloved Patron YABhg Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Bt Haji Mohd Ali, our main donor PETRONAS, our sponsors, partners, loyal subscribers and all our wonderful audiences.

Thank you so much for your support in this journey of appreciating the beauty and energy of music.

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M A N A G E M E N T T E A M

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nor Raina Yeong Abdullah

CEOS OFFICE Hanis Abdul Halim

BUSINESS & MARKETING MANAGEMENTCarl SelvarajahNur Nazlin Azrina NaimuddinNorkertini NeeAt Ziafrizani Chek PaHisham Abdul Jalil Sarah GhaziNurartikah IlyasAsmahan AbdullahFaizol Ramli

MUSIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT& MANAGEMENTSoraya Mansor

FINANCE & ITSyakirah MustapaMohd Afiq IbrahimMohammed Hakimi Mohammed RosliNorhisham Abdul Rahman

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTMohamad Firuz Mohamad AliLee Kel LenWan Hasni Hafizah Wan Hassan

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATIONHamidah AliasSharhida SaadMuknoazlida MukhadzimLogiswary RamanWan Intan Shahfinas Abas

TECHNICAL OPERATIONSFiroz Khan M YunusMohd Zamir Mohd IshaJohan Mohd NohShahrul Rizal M AliDayan Erwan Maharal

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nor Raina Yeong Abdullah

GENERAL MANAGERTimothy Tsukamoto

GMS OFFICEPaul Maurice Wei-Liang Pincon

ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENTNorman IsmailShannon Ho

ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATIONKartini Ratna Sari Ahmat AdamTai Tse Han

MUSIC LIBRARYKhor Chin YangSharon Francis Lihan

MALAYSIAN PHILHARMONICYOUTH ORCHESTRAAhmad Muriz Che Rose

EDUCATION & OUTREACHShafrin SabriAhmad Faris Ahmad Khairi

MALAYSIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

CHAIRMANDato Mohd Medan

Abdullah

B O A R D M E M B E R S

Tunku Tan Sri Dato Seri Ahmad B Yahaya

JuniwatiRahmat Hussin

Datuk KhorChin Poey

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MESSAGE FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR

Claus Peter Flor

Dear Friends & Guests of the MPO,

The MPO will be celebrating its birthday on 17 August 2013, exactly 15 years since its inaugural performance on 17 August 1998. The orchestra has played many impressive concerts throughout the past 15 seasons, and we have been fortunate to have the support of a dedicated audience. I know that many of you have been with us from the beginning, and we thank you for your continued attendance.

The MPO has commissioned a new work from Malaysian prodigy Tengku Ahmad Irfan to be premiered at the season opening concerts. Irfan, who also recently had one of his pieces performed by the New York Philharmonic, is one of the youngest composer in the world to have works commissioned and performed by major orchestras, and we are extremely proud of him.

Last season we brought to you great performances of the complete Beethoven symphonies. This next season we will highlight works of Mahler. In the World of Gustav Mahler series, I will conduct his first, fourth, and fifth symphonies; conductor Hubert Soudant and contralto Sara Mingardo will join together for Mahlers haunting song cycle, Kindertotenlieder.

Another highlight of the upcoming season is our Great Violin Concertos series featuring virtuosic violin soloists James Ehnes (Shostakovich Concerto No. 1), Tianwa Yang (Lalo

Symphonie espagnole), Vilde Frang (Korngold Concerto), Tibor Kovc (Bartk Concerto No. 2), Josef pacek (Mendelssohn Concerto) and Liza Ferschtman (Brahms Concerto).

We are excited to announce the return of many of your favourite conductors and soloists, including Stphane Denve, Olari Elts, Martin Sieghart, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Robert Levin & Ya-Fei Chuang, Benedetto Lupo, and many more.

Performing with the MPO for the first time, we welcome conductors Alondra de la Parra & Kazuki Yamada; pianists Till Fellner & Javier Perianes; and sopranos Karina Gauvin & Kimy McLaren to name just a few. I am also particularly looking forward to performing Beethovens Triple Concerto with the Trio Wanderer.

Please take the time to browse through our entire new season. I am confident everyone will find a concert to their liking.

The MPO cordially welcomes you to its season 2013/14.

Sincerely yours,

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The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) gave its inaugural performance at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), Kuala Lumpur, on 17th August 1998. Over the past 15 seasons it has consistently impressed and inspired audience of all ages.

The initial search in 1997 for outstanding musicians involved a worldwide audition tour. The result was a 105-member symphony orchestra made up of musicians from 25 nations a remarkable example of harmony among different cultures and nationalities.

A host of internationally-acclaimed musicians has worked with the MPO, including Lorin Maazel, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Jii Blohlvek, Sir Neville Marriner, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Yehudi Menuhin, Vadim Repin, Joshua Bell, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Truls Mork and Simon Preston, many of whom have praised the MPO for its musical qualities and vitality. Conductor Lorin Maazel called it a remarkable and amazing orchestra, and Gramophone critic Andrew Achenbach praised the Orchestra for its immaculate finish and engaging spirit.

The 2013/14 Season will be Music Director Claus Peter Flors farewell season; his tenure ends following 6 seasons of over 100 concerts. Following the pioneering work of his illustrious predecessors, Maestro Flor continued to build on the MPOs enviable reputation for musical excellence by presenting the very best in orchestral music to Malaysian audiences. With each new season, the MPO presents a varied programme of orchestral music drawn from over three centuries as well as chamber, contemporary and specially commissioned new music. It also continues to collaborate with local talents including Tengku Ahmad Irfan, Bobby Chen and Foo Mei Yi, to name a few.

Touring has become an important element in raising the MPOs international profile. The Orchestra regularly visits the major cities of Malaysia. Internationally, it has been to Singapore, Japan and Korea (2001), Australia (2004), China (2006), Taiwan (2007), Japan (2009) and will tour Vietnam in 2013.

The MPOs mission is to nurture an interest in classical music in Malaysia, a key component of this being the encouragement of home-grown talents. The MPOs Education and Outreach Programme, ENCOuNTER, reaches beyond the concert platform to develop musical awareness, appreciation and skills through dedicated activities that include instrumental lessons, workshops and school concerts. ENCOuNTER has also arranged memorable events in such diverse venues as orphanages, hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community centres, thereby enriching the lives of those less fortunate members of Malaysian society.

MPOs commitment to furthering musical interest in the nation has been the creation of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO), coached by the MPO players and directed by MPYOs Principal Conductor Kevin Field. The MPYO gave its inaugural concert at DFP on 25th August 2007 and followed this with a highly-successful tour of several cities in Peninsular Malaysia.

In December 2008, the MPYO undertook a highly-successful tour of Sabah and Sarawak, and visited Singapore in 2009, and Brisbane, Australia in December 2012.

In its relatively brief existence, the MPO has already established itself as a recognized recording orchestra. Seventeen CDs have so far been released internationally for the Vox, BIS and Naxos labels. In 2009/10 Season, the MPO collaborated with a local film studio to produce the soundtrack for the movie Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. In 2013, the MPO will release, in conjunction with DFPs 15th Anniversary celebrations, a new album consisting of specially arranged Malaysian patriotic and local folk songs.

As it celebrates its 15th Anniversary this 17th August 2013, the Orchestra remains steadfast in its mission to share the depth, power and beauty of great music. The MPOs main benefactor is PETRONAS and its patron is Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Haji Mohd Ali.

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

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Malaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMUSIC DIRECTORClaus Peter Flor

ASSOCIATECONDUCTORKevin Field

FIRST VIOLINConcertmasterAnna ReszniakCo-ConcertmasterPeter DaniPrincipalMing GohCo-PrincipalZhenzhen LiangSub-PrincipalVira NyezhentsevaRuna BaageMaho DaniMiroslav DaniEvgeny KaplanErgys KoniMartijn NoomenSherwin Thia

SECOND VIOLINSection PrincipalDaniela RodniteCo-PrincipalTimothy PetersAssistant PrincipalLuisa HyamsSub-PrincipalGraeme NorrisCatalina Alvarez

Chia-Nan HungAnastasia KiselevaStefan KocsisLing YunzhiIonut MazareanuTan Poh KimYanbo Zhao

VIOLASection PrincipalJin ZhenhongCo-PrincipalGbor MoknyFumiko DobrinovLinda GarrettOng Lin KernCarol PendleburySun YuanFan Ran

CELLOCo-PrincipalCsaba KrsAssistant PrincipalSteven RetallickGerald DavisJulie DessureaultLaurentiu GhermanTan Poh JooElizabeth Tan SuyinSejla Simon

DOUBLE BASSSection PrincipalWolfgang SteikeCo-PrincipalChristopher BrandtAssistant PrincipalJoseph PruessnerRaffael BietenhaderJun-Hee ChaeNaohisa FurusawaJohn KennedyFoo Yin Hong

FLUTESection PrincipalHristo DobrinovCo-PrincipalYukako YamamotoSub-PrincipalRachel Jenkyns

PICCOLOPrincipalSonia Croucher

OBOESection PrincipalSimon EmesCo-PrincipalJoost FlachSub-PrincipalNiels Dittmann

COR ANGLAISPrincipalDenis Simonnet

CLARINETSub-PrincipalMatthew Larsen

BASS CLARINETPrincipalChris Bosco

BASSOONSection PrincipalAlexandar LenkovCo-PrincipalJasen AtanasovSub-PrincipalVladimir Stoyanov

HORNSection PrincipalZora SlokarCo-PrincipalJames SchumacherSub-PrincipalLaurence DaviesAssistant PrincipalSim Chee Ghee

TRUMPETCo-PrincipalWilliam TheisSub-PrincipalWilliam DayAssistant PrincipalJohn Bourque

TROMBONECo-PrincipalMarques YoungSub-PrincipalAnthony Wise

BASS TROMBONEPrincipalZachary Bond

TUBASection PrincipalBrett Stemple

PERCUSSIONSection PrincipalMatthew Prendergast

HARPPrincipalTan Keng Hong

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LegacyListen to some of the worlds

legendary and best-loved classical music performed by the MPO

partnered with renowned conductors and artists.

Age of Elegance

Journey across the timeless beauty and romance of the symphonies. Be

inspired by Mozart, Rossini, Paganini and Haydn.

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DiscoveryExplore symphonic music with

some of the most famous orchestral music and promising

talents of today.

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FamilyFun Day

Its music for the entire family engaging, educational and a

whole lot of fun!

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PopsYour favourite music from the

movies, musicals and light classics performed by the MPO.

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Great Violin Concertos

e Great Violin Concertos series features virtuosic violin soloists

playing six concertos from the great violin repertoire.

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The World of Gustav Mahler

e World of Gustav Mahler highlights three of the most popular symphonies and a song cycle by the

great Austrian composer.

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7MPO SpecialsMPO Specials feature the world premiere of a work by Malaysian

child prodigy, Tengku Ahmad Irfan, the Music of Michael Jackson, the annual New Years concert and

Disneys Pixar-in-Concert.

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DFP Showcase

A special blend of international and local artists are presented in this eclectic mix of Showcase

concerts.

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DFPSeni Fest

Annual Festival returns in true style celebrating a fusion of our

favorite local artists and traditional art forms.

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T H E C ONC E RT SE R I E S A Guide | 10 types of concerts.

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31 Aug 13 Sat 8.30pm 1 Sep 13 Sun 3.00pm

The Lover and the RascalMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorRobert Levin pianoYa-Fei Chuang pianoR. STRAUSS Don JuanMOZART Concerto for Two PianosPOULENC Concerto for Two PianosR. STRAUSS Till EulenspiegelIt is not often we get to hear a concerto for two pianos. This program doubles the pleasure we hear two concertos each requiring four hands. Mozarts concerto is probably the best-known example of this type, followed by one written by Poulenc nearly two centuries later and inspired by both gamelan music and Mozart. Framing the concertos, we hear two of Richard Strausss most popular tone poems, one depicting a legendary lover, the other a rambunctious rascal.

3 May 14 Sat 8.30pm 4 May 14 Sun 3.00pm

The Spirit of the DanceMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKazuki Yamada conductorBenedetto Lupo pianoKHACHATURIAN Masquerade SCRIABIN Piano ConcertoRACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances

The spirit of the dance infuses two of the three works on this program. Much of the music Khachaturian wrote as incidental music for Lermontovs play Masquerade is dance music. Rachmaninoffs Symphonic Dances are seldom danced, but their exceptionally brilliant orchestration contributes significantly to making this one of the composers finest scores. In between comes Scriabins early Piano Concerto, with its echoes of Chopin and Rachmaninoff.

5 Oct 13 Sat 8.30pm 6 Oct 13 Sun 3.00pm

Lisztomania Malaysian Philharmonic OrchestraOlari Elts conductorNareh Arghamanian pianoRACHMANINOFF The Isle of the DeadLISZT Piano Concerto No.2LISZT TotentanzSHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.9

Whimsical and fantastic magical and gorgeous, wrote one critic about Liszts Piano Concerto No. 2. In the Totentanz, the pianist pours forth streams of highly virtuosic arpeggios and cascades of glittering double octaves. Be prepared to be impressed! Shostakovichs sparkling Ninth Symphony closes a program that opens with Rachmaninoffs darkly scored Isle of the Dead.


Late Strauss, Early BrucknerMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductor

STRAUSS MetamorphosenBRUCKNER Symphony No.3

Late in life, with memories of Allied bombs destroying his native Munich, Strauss poured his sense of loss and grief into the ineffably moving and profound Metamorphosen. Three-quarters of a century earlier, the young Anton Bruckner produced his Third Symphony, which to this day continues to impress with its colossal power, cathedral-like blocks of sound, vast scale and awe-inspiring climaxes.

18 Jan 14 Sat 8.30pm 19 Jan 14 Sun 3.00pm

Concerto for OrchestraMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraZoltan Kocsis conductorKimy McLaren sopranoDEBUSSY Marche cossaiseDEBUSSY (arr. Kocsis) Ariettes oubliesDEBUSSY (arr. Ravel) Danse (Tarantelle styrienne)DEBUSSY (arr. Kocsis) Les Ingnus, Fantoches, Rondeau, Caprice, Le Faune, Fte galante, Nol des enfants qui nont plus de maisonBARTK Concerto for Orchestra

Zoltn Kocsis, best known as an outstanding pianist, now takes to the podium for a most interesting program combining Bartks best-known orchestral composition, the Concerto for Orchestra (solos for everyone!) with a selection of short, little-known works of Debussy, including Kocsis own arrangements of some very beautiful songs.

14 Jun 14 Sat 8.30pm 15 Jun 14 Sun 3.00pm

Rachmaninoff ForeverMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraStphane Denve conductorSteven Osborne pianoRACHMANINOFF VocaliseRACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No.2POULENC Les biches (Suite)ROUSSELL Bacchus & Ariane Suite No.2

This program features two of Rachmaninoffs most popular compositions, the haunting Vocalise and the exhilarating Second Piano Concerto, which may well be the most famous piano concerto of the entire twentieth century, filled as it is with warm, broadly flowing themes in the first movement, midnight beauty in the second and fiery virtuosity in the third. The second half of the program features French ballet music suites from Poulencs Les biches (deer) and Roussels Bacchus and Ariane.

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7 Sep 13 Sat 8.30pm 8 Sep 13 Sun 3.00pm

The Art of the CountertenorMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraBernard Labadie conductorRobin Blaze countertenor

HAYDN Symphony No.89HANDEL Arias for CountertenorMOZART Symphony No.39

Here is a rare opportunity to hear a countertenor in Malaysia. A countertenor is a male singer whose range is that of the female alto voice. The repertory for countertenors is largely that which used to be sung by castratos oratorios and operas of the Baroque period no one wrote more wonderful music for this type of voice than Handel.

29 Mar 14 Sat 8.30pm 30 Mar 14 Sun 3.00pm

A Schubert SoireMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMartin Haselboeck conductor

SCHUBERT Rosamunde OvertureSCHUBERT Symphony No.8 unfinishedSCHUBERT Symphony No.9 The Great

This concert gives us a full program of music by one of Viennas most beloved composers: his two best-known symphonies, plus an overture. Schuberts last symphony is his crowning achievement, a work that Schumann dubbed the symphony of heavenly length it transports us all into a world where I cannot recall ever having been before.




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26 Apr 14 Sat 8.30pm 27 Apr 14 Sun 3.00pm

Triple ConcertoMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTrio WandererJean-Marc Phillips-Varjabdian violinRaphal Pidoux celloVincent Coq piano

WEBER Euryanthe OvertureBEETHOVEN Triple ConcertoMENDELSSOHN Symphony No.3 Scottish

Music by three of the greatest German composers of the early nineteenth century make up this program: from Weber the Overture to his opera Euryanthe, filled with the composers characteristic grandeur and brilliance; from Beethoven the first and still best-known concerto ever written for combined violin, cello and piano and from Mendelssohn his classically-chiseled Scottish Symphony, music of gentle charm, melodiousness and imaginative ideas.

9 Nov 13 Sat 8.30pm 10 Nov 13 Sun 3.00pm

The Maestros Two HatsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKolja Blacher conductor & violin

BRITTEN Frank Bridge VariationsMOZART Violin Concerto No.5 K.219BEETHOVEN Romance No.1 in GMENDELSSOHN Symphony No.1, Op.11

German violinist and conductor Kolja Blacher wears two hats for his debut with the MPO. His program includes works by two of the great masters of Viennese classicism, Mozart and Beethoven, in which he is both soloist and conductor, and two works by composers who came later (Mendelssohn and Britten) but whose music is often colored by their Viennese predecessors.

Kolja Blacher

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Old World and New World SymphoniesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductor

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.4 ItalianDVOK Symphony No.9 New World

Mendelssohns Fourth and Dvoks Ninth are the most famous symphonies by these composers. One is from the Old World Mendelssohns Italian symphony, inspired by the sunny vitality of old Italy; the other is from the New World Dvoks New World symphony, written while the composer was living and teaching in New York.


Russian & French BonbonsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraZhang Yi conductorEdgar Moreau cello

BORODIN Polovtsian DancesSAINT-SANS Cello Concerto No.1FAUR lgieBORODIN Symphony No.2

Making his Asia debut, the young French cellist Edgar Moreau performs the tremendously difficult First Cello concerto of Saint-Sans along with Faurs beautiful lgie. Alexander Borodin was one of the Mighty Five of late-nineteenth-century Russian music, the group whose avowed intent was to stamp their music with a distinctly Russian flavor in place of the European style that prevailed at the time. This Russian-ness is heard to great effect in the spectacular Polovtsian Dances and in the Second Symphony.




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A Heros LifeMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraPablo Gonzlez conductorJavier Perianes piano

ROSSINI William Tell OvertureCHOPIN Piano Concerto No.1STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben

Who is the hero of Strausss mighty tone poem Ein Heldenleben (A Heros Life)? Is it Strauss himself? Or someone else? No matter. The score is replete with opulent sounds, glowing orchestration, huge climaxes, enormous energy and a veritable kaleidoscope of tonal colors. This Discovery concert offers also a deep contrast between this eruptive music and the tenderness of Chopins First Piano Concerto, featuring pianist Javier Perianes.


Brilliant BrothersMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraEdmon Colomer conductorTimothy Chooi violinNikki Chooi violin

SAINT-SANS Violin Concerto No.3BACH Concerto for 2 ViolinsBRUCH Violin Concerto No.1TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture

Two sensational violinists of Malaysian descent, both brothers and both major prize-winners, are the stars in this generous program of solo and double concertos. Together they perform the best-known concerto for two violins (Bach), and individually romantically infused concertos by Saint-Sans and Bruch. Topping off the program is another work drenched in romanticism, Tchaikovskys musical portrayal of the timeless Romeo and Juliet story.

Timothy Chooi Nikki Chooi

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28 Sep 13 Sat 3.00pm 29 Sep 13 Sun 2.30pm29 Sep 13 Sun 4.30pm

Fun with Alasdair MalloyMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraLaurent Campellone conductorAlasdair Malloy presenter

Presenter Alasdair Malloy has been dedicating his time devising exciting and innovative programmes that he presents to audiences of all ages with orchestras around the world. By linking each programme to subjects as diverse as sport, magic, puppetry, pirates and food, coupled with his relaxed and conversational style of presentation, Alasdair leads the audience on an adventure through many musical styles, demonstrating the amazing and surprising sounds of the orchestra.

25 Jan 14 Sat 3.00pm 26 Jan 14 Sun 2.30pm26 Jan 14 Sun 4.30pm

The Mozart ExperienceMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraBenjamin Northey conductorMagic Circle Mime presenter

A street musician is caught playing the orchestras grand piano. Much to her surprise, the conductor does not scold her, but instead offers her the chance to be Mozart. The street musician and her companion must now confront dilemmas and opportunities similar to those faced by Mozart in this musical adventure filled with examples of his greatest music.

12 Apr 14 Sat 3.00pm 13 Apr 14 Sun 2.30pm13 Apr 14 Sun 4.30pm

A Clowns Guide to the OrchestraMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMelvin Tix clownductor

Audiences who have experienced the fantastic Clownductor Melvin Tix, the conducting clown, in action know that great music and hysterical laughter await them when he returns to the MPO. His unique ability to introduce the symphony orchestra and to convey the joy of music appeals to audiences of all ages.

10 May 14 Sat 3.00pm 11 May 14 Sun 2.30pm11 May 14 Sun 4.30pm

Moving PicturesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraWilson Hermanto conductor

These concerts feature screen projections of drawings by talented Malaysian school children, accompanied by the MPO playing the music of Debussy and Ravel. Debussys Childrens Corner was written for his daughter and is a picture of childhood and of his daughters toys. Ravels Mother Goose suite was originally written as a piano duet for two children, Mimi and Jean, 6 and 7 years old.

1 Mar 14 Sat 3.00pm 2 Mar 14 Sun 2.30pm2 Mar 14 Sun 4.30pm

Creepy Crawly SongsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraCarl Davis conductor

Bugs, insects, creepy crawlies... Whatever we call them, theyre miniature marvels who live out their fascinating lives mostly hidden from sight. Combining music by Carl Davis, lyrics by Hiawyn Oram and illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura, our Creepy Crawly Songs concerts are sure to delight young audiences.




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16 Nov 13 Sat 3.00pm 17 Nov 13 Sun 2.30pm17 Nov 13 Sun 4.30pm

Pictures at an Exhibition Malaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKevin Field conductorPaul Rissmann presenter

Presenter Paul Rissman devises and presents orchestral concerts for people of all ages throughout the uK and abroad. His formula is simple - choose the best possible music and find the most exciting way to introduce the incredible sound of the orchestra to new listeners. Come witness Pauls MPO debut! Rissmann is not just serious, he is passionate about getting children of all ages hooked on music. He is an extremely skilled musician...at the centre of every one of his projects is real music The Scotsman.

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14 Sep 13 Sat 8.30pm 15 Sep 13 Sun 3.00pm

The Music of James BondMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMichael Krajewski conductorDebbie Gravitte soprano

ARNOLD Suite from Casino RoyaleADKINS/EPWORTH SkyfallBARRY Theme from Goldfinger JONES Theme from Austin PowersSONDHEIM Sooner or Later from Dick TracyMANCINI Theme from The Pink Panther

30 Nov 13 Sat 8.30pm 1 Dec 13 Sun 3.00pm

Charlie Chaplin: The Gold RushMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraTimothy Brock conductor

One of the most beloved of Charles Chaplins films (and Chaplins personal favourite), The Gold Rush is set in the icy wastes of the Alaskan gold fields, and blends action and slapstick comedy together seamlessly. In 1942, Chaplin released a new version of The Gold Rush, taking the original silent 1925 film and adding a musical score which he composed himself. American composer/conductor Timothy Brock has restored Chaplins original orchestra score, which he will premiere in Malaysia with the MPO, along with a screening of The Gold Rush.

8 Feb 14 Sat 8.30pm 9 Feb 14 Sun 3.00pm

In the Mood for Love:Stephen Rahman Hughes& the MPOMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraDavid White conductorStephen Rahman Hughes vocals

Vocalist Stephen Rahman Hughes returns to Kuala Lumpur and the MPO for two special Valentines performances featuring romantic hits including Unchained Melody, My Funny Valentine, L.O.V.E., and Frank Sinatra songs. Joining Stephen will be conductor David White, a leading director of musicals, who made his debut performance on Broadway at the age of 23.




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MPO Plays The BeatlesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraCarl Davis conductor

Carl Davis

The Beatles achieved a level of celebrity and adoration never seen before or since in modern times. They were more than a band. They symbolized an era, an essential part of our collective consciousness of the 1960s a time of hope and magic, of freedom and change, of challenge and conquest. The heart of Beatledom is of course the music. So come hear a selection of Beatles songs. Some of your favorites are sure to be on this program.

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24 Aug 13 Sat 8.30pm 25 Aug 13 Sun 3.00pm

Romeo & JulietMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorJames Ehnes violin

SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No.1PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suites

James Ehnes, one of the brightest stars of the violin, joins Music Director Claus Peter Flor in Shostakovichs First Concerto, one of their specialties. Darkly introspective, reflective and somber in mood, the concerto invariably leaves audiences profoundly moved. Equally moving is Prokofievs Romeo and Juliet, the most successful full-length, three-act ballet score of the twentieth century. The music contains a wealth of memorable themes, passionate lyricism and compelling rhythmic excitement.


Twentieth-Century MastersMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTibor Kovc violin

BARTK Violin Concerto No.2SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.6

The Hungarian Bla Bartk and the Russian Dmitri Shostakovich were two of the towering figures of twentieth-century music. Both led highly stressful lives, both suffered under repressive political regimes, and both turned out music brimming with fiery emotions and intensity. Bartks Second Violin Concerto features soloist Tibor Kovc, a section leader of the Vienna Philharmonic second violins since 1992.

23 Nov 13 Sat 8.30pm 24 Nov 13 Sun 3.00pm

Symphonie EspagnoleMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKevin Field conductorTianwa Yang violin

LALO Rapsodie norvgienneLALO Symphonie espagnoleLUTOSAWSKI Concerto for Orchestra

Young Chinese violinist Tianwa Yang makes her MPO debut playing Lalos Symphonie espagnole. (Although titled a Spanish Symphony, it is really a violin concerto, with violin solo and Spanish motifs throughout the piece.) A concerto for orchestra is designed in such a way that every instrument or instrumental group gets time in the spotlight. The example by the great Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski, whose centenary we celebrate this year, is one of the best and best-known. This music is suffused with energy, teems with folk elements, and juxtaposes great sonorous masses.


Fiesta MexicanaMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraAlondra de la Parra conductorJosef Spacek violin

BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No.3MENDELSSOHN Violin ConcertoGINASTERA Dances from Estancia SANTOS EncruzilhadaMRQUEZ Danzn No.2

Making her Malaysia debut, the young Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra, heralded as one of the most compelling conductors of her generation, leads the MPO in folk- and dance-inspired music from Argentina (Ginastera), Portugal (Santos) and Mexico (Mrquez), all designed to get your body swaying and your feet moving. The first half of this program presents two of the best-known masterpieces in the repertoire, Beethovens mighty Leonore Overture No.3 and Mendelssohns supremely elegant Violin Concerto.

7 Dec 13 Sat 8.30pm 8 Dec 13 Sun 3.00pm

Korngold Meets BrahmsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMartin Sieghart conductorVilde Frang violin

KODLY Dances of GalntaKORNGOLD Violin ConcertoBRAHMS Symphony No.2

Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang returns to the MPO to perform Korngolds superb Violin Concerto. Korngold was also a Hollywood film music composer, and like many of Korngolds other serious works in traditional genres, the violin concerto borrows thematic material from his movie scores. The program opens with Kodlys brilliant Dances of Galnta and closes with Brahms sumptuous Second Symphony.

31 May 14 Sat 8.30pm 1 Jun 14 Sun 3.00pm

Romantic FavouritesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorLiza Ferschtman violin

BRAHMS Violin ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.6 Pathtique

These two romantic favourites, Brahmss Violin Concerto and Tchaikovskys Pathtique Symphony, were composed just a few years apart in the late nineteenth century. Each is a powerful and profoundly moving musical experience. Brahmss concerto is widely regarded as one of the two greatest ever written for the violin (Beethovens is the other), while Tchaikovskys hyper-emotional symphony exudes dark colors, melancholic themes, fiercely defiant outbursts and poignant dissonances.

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14 Dec 13 Sat 8.30pm 15 Dec 13 Sun 3.00pm

Mahlers SongsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraHubert Soudant conductorSara Mingardo contralto

BRAHMS Tragic Overture MAHLER KindertotenliederSCHUMANN Symphony No.2

Gustav Mahlers grief-laden Kindertotenlieder song cycle features contralto Sara Mingardo. Mahler was fascinated, almost obsessed, with details of orchestration, both in his own works and in those of others. He was a keen judge of what worked and what didnt. To this end, listeners already familiar with Schumanns wonderful Second Symphony should find a wonderful sense of discovery in Mahlers revision of this work.


Mahlers FirstMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTill Fellner piano

MOZART Piano Concerto No.22MAHLER Symphony No.1

Mozart and Mahler make a perfect pair on symphony programs. Both enjoyed their greatest acclaim and financial success in Vienna, Mozart in the 1780s, Mahler a little more than a century later. If there is one genre in which Mozart excelled consistently above all others, it is the piano concerto. Nearly every work is a masterpiece. For Mahler, it was the symphony. This concert offers a prime example of each. Austrian pianist Till Fellner makes his long-awaited MPO debut.




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Mahlers FifthMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorJean-Efflam Bavouzet piano

HAYDN Piano Concerto in D MajorMAHLER Symphony No.5

Mahlers Fifth Symphony is made up of a fascinating, ever-changing, kaleidoscopic of orchestral detail. Virtuosity is demanded from every player. Raging outbursts, heaven-storming triumphs, uncontrollable grief, shattering climaxes and more are found throughout this 75-minute symphony. As a prelude to this listening experience, we hear an example of Viennese classicism at its most refined, Haydns last piano concerto.


Mahlers FourthMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorKarina Gauvin soprano

MOZART Le Nozze di Figaro OvertureMOZART Il Re Pastore and Le Nozze di Figaro ariasMAHLER Symphony No.4

Juno Award winner soprano Karina Gauvin performs some of her signature repertoire with the MPO Mozart arias. She also brings her artistry to the finale of Gustav Mahlers transcendently beautiful Fourth Symphony:The fourth movement incorporates a song, Das himmlische Leben(The Heavenly Life), written by Mahler seven years earlier.

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Disneys Pixar in ConcertMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Since the release of Toy Story in 1995, Pixar has revolutionized the filmmaking industry by being one of the most inventive and distinctive animation companies. Their award-winning films offer an incredible visual and aural experience for audiences of all ages. For the first time, the MPO will perform memorable music, together with visually stunning clips, from some of Pixars famous feature films including Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Presentation licensed by Disney Concert Library Disney/ Pixar.

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18 Aug 13 Sun 3.00pm

Malaysia in Symphony15th Anniversary ConcertMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTengku Ahmad Irfan piano

JONGEN MalaysiaPROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 IRFAN Sahibul Hikayat Fantasy OvertureR. STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier Waltzes

Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of its inaugural concert on 17 August 1998, the MPO premiers a new work from Malaysian prodigy Tengku Ahmad Irfan. Irfan describes his piece as a fantasy inspired by elements of Malay traditional music. Irfan is also soloist in Prokofievs fiendishly difficult second Piano Concerto; the concert ends with waltzes from Richard Strauss operaDer Rosenkavalier.

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11 Jan 14 Sat 8.30pm 12 Jan 14 Sun 3.00pm

Va Va Voom! From ViennaTo BroadwayMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraChristian Schulz conductorKimy McLaren soprano

OFFENBACH Invocation Vnus from La Belle HlneTHOMAS Overture from MignonROMBERG Ballet Music from The Student PrinceGERSHWIN Suite from Girl CrazyBERNSTEIN I feel pretty from West Side Story LOEWE I could have danced all night from My Fair Lady

Viennese froth, French bon-bons and the best of Broadway come together on this program of excerpts from European operettas and Broadway musicals. The easy, rosy world of operetta often transports both its characters and its audiences to far-off, exotic lands in times past. Expect to hear lots of catchy tunes, foot-tapping rhythms, dances, love duets and sentimental moods in the MPOs traditional annual New Years concert.

Malaysian Philharmonic OrchestraBrent Havens conductorJames Delisco vocals/dancer

From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. Windbornes Music of Michael Jackson takes you through each era of this storied performer from ABC, Ill Be There and Got to Be There through Beat It, Thriller, Rock with You, The Way You Make Me Feel and many, many more. Join conductor Brent Havens and the MPO for an evening filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jacksons influential and celebrated career.

12 Oct 13 Sat 8.30pm13 Oct 13 Sun 3.00pm

The Music of Michael Jackson

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Quintessence: Ramli Ibrahim and the MPOMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraDatuk Ramli Ibrahim and Sutra Dance Theater

Three seminal works of Debussy, Ravel and Stravinsky are re-envisioned by Malaysian dancer and choreographer, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Scheherazade and The Firebird represent a tapestry of romantic and transcendent encounters with the strangely exotic in both dance and music. Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, familiar to Malaysians not only for Indian classical dance but also for his pioneering contemporary dance forays, choreographs to these well-known compositions. Datuk Ramlis choreography, inspired by Asian dance vocabularies will take the audience on a quintessence journey where thecolours and movement of Asian modern danceare infused with exalted sounds of these great composers.

25 Nov 13 Mon 8.30pm

MEZZOFORTEMEZZOFORTE is considered one of Europes most important fusion bands. From Iceland, the bands origin helps you understand its special, immediately recognizable sound. Somewhat separated from the world, artists in Iceland revolve much more around themselves, often developing a more characteristic and emotional style than artists caught up in the hectic rush on the continent. In MEZZOFORTEs case, this splendid Icelandic isolation prompted them to develop unbelievably melodious themes.

Entire generations of musicians grew up with the music of MEZZOFORTE and countless radio and TV programmes used their themes - from the BBC to the weather forecast of the Russian Pacific Fleet. Malaysians are in for a real treat when one of the worlds best instrumental jazz-funk fusion bands performs liveat DFP.

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30 Oct 13 Wed 8.30pm

Vienna Boys ChoirNo group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Vienna Boys Choir, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continues to delight music-lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd pleasing repertoire that encompasses Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs and holiday favourites. Prepare to be enthralled by the gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty.

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An Evening withOttmar LiebertGrammy Award nominee Ottmar Liebert is one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade, thrilling audiences throughout the world and releasing a catalogue of award winning platinum and gold albums. An Evening with Ottmar Liebert is a one of its kind music treat as this Nouveau Flamenco genius will perform with his band Luna Negra at this Showcase concert in Kuala Lumpur.

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21 Sep 13 Sat 8.30pm

MPO RocksMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

The MPO lets its hair down and rocks the house with the cream of Malaysian rock stars. This much anticipated Classical meets Rock! collaboration will feature our favourite ol skool rockers in full gusto combined with the energy of the MPO.

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16 Sep 13 Mon 8.30pm

Malam Melayu KlasikBadan Kesenian Yayasan Warisan JohorDFP Seni Fest celebrates Malaysia Day with the soothing melodies of Melayu Asli songs resonating in Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS. Listen to the music while being serenaded by Malaysias renowned artists backed by Badan Kesenian Yayasan Warisan Johor in a night full of wonderful nostalgic memories.

22 Sep 13 Sun 8.30pm

MPO and All That JazzMPO Jazz Orchestra

Allow 3 lovely ladies (Atilia Haron, Elvira Arul and Dina Nadzir) from the Malaysian Jazz scene to take your breath away and make this a truly unforgettable soulful nite with the MPO.

2 Dec 13 Mon 8.30pm

HUJANLike their name (HuJAN means rain in English), HuJANs music alternates between light, heavy and torrential storms, a reflection of the many stories, moods and agendas embedded in their songs. Equipped with amazing talents and energetically entertaining live performances, the band continues to blaze the trail with a wave of forward-thinking local independent musicians.

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20 Sep 13 Fri 8.30pm

Makyung Raja Besar Negeri Ho GadingKumpulan Makyung Kijang Emas, JKKN KelantanMakyungis a traditional form of dance-drama from the east coastof Malaysia, particularly the state ofKelantan. In 2005uNESCOdeclared Makyung a Masterpiece Of The Oral And Intangible Heritage Of Humanity. Makyung Raja Besar Negeri Ho Gading tells a story of a King from the kingdom of Ho Gading who has seven princes. Often worrying about the future of his kingdom, the King summons his two fortune tellers for their advice about his kingdoms destiny.

As the fortune teller begins reading out his premonitions, the King learns that the fate of his kingdom will only be safe in the hands of his youngest son, Raja Bongsu. Jealous and frustrated by the Kings favour of the youngest prince, the eldest prince Raja Sulung leads his brothers in a plot to kill Raja Bongsu. Will he succeed and claim his throne?

Find out when The Kumpulan Makyung Kijang Emas JKKN Kelantan translates the story in all of Makyungs demure and grace at theDFP Seni Festival.

18 Sep Wed 8.30pm S|P|E|C|T|R|U|MMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKevin Field conductor

SPECTRuM is a multidisciplinary initiative integrating ideas from the combination of two or more arts. SPECTRuM will combine dancers and choreogaphers from a variety of backgrounds accompanied live by MPO musicians. MPO Associate Conductor Kevin Field will lead this interactive performance, the likes of which have yet to be seen on the DFP stage.

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2 Dec 13 Mon 8.30pm

HUJANLike their name (HuJAN means rain in English), HuJANs music alternates between light, heavy and torrential storms, a reflection of the many stories, moods and agendas embedded in their songs. Equipped with amazing talents and energetically entertaining live performances, the band continues to blaze the trail with a wave of forward-thinking local independent musicians.

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TenGkU AhmAd IrfAnTengku Irfan, 15, started his piano lessons at age 7 and developed an interest in composing shortly after. At age 11, he debuted as a soloist performing Beethoven Piano Concerto WoO4 (and improvising his own cadenzas) with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of music director Claus Peter Flor. He has performed with orchestras worldwide with Neeme Jrvi, Darius Mikulski and George Stelluto. He has also performed a four-hands concert with Yoheved Kaplinsky, when he learned and performed a repertoire previously unknown to him in mere two days upon being called at short notice to replace Choong Mo Kang, who injured his hand just before the concert. His composition, String Quartet No. 1 won him the 2012 ASCAP Morton Gould Award and the 2012 Charlotte Bergen Award, and his orchestral piece, Keraian, was recently premiered by the New York Philharmonic. He has also performed on popular radio programs in the U.S. including From the Top, when he was introduced by Emanuel Ax. Irfan is currently in Juilliard Pre-College taking up double major in Piano and Composition under Yoheved Kaplinsky and Ira Taxin respectively, and studying Conducting with George Stelluto. He is attending high school at the Professional Childrens School.

JAmeS ehneSKnown for his virtuosity and probing musicianship, Canadian violinist James Ehnes has performed in over thirty countries on five continents, appearing regularly in the worlds great concert halls and with many of the most celebrated orchestras and conductors. His extensive discography embraces more than two dozen recordings of music ranging from Bach to John Adams. These have won international awards and prizes, including a Grammy, a Gramophone, and six Junos. His latest CD includes the Shostakovich concerto we hear him perform live in KL. James Ehnes plays the Marsick Stradivarius of 1715.

roberT LevInRobert Levin is Dwight P. Robinson, Jr. Professor of Music at Harvard University. As a pianist he has performed in hundreds of cities on four continents and has made innumerable recordings. Levin is renowned for his restoration of the Classical period practice of improvised embellishments and cadenzas; his Mozart and Beethoven performances have been hailed for their mastery of the Classical musical language. In addition to his performing career, Levin is a noted theorist and Mozart scholar, and his completions of several unfinished Mozart works, including the Requiem and the Great Mass in C minor rank among his most important achievements.

YA-feI ChUAnG Taiwanese-born pianist Ya-Fei Chuang is on the faculty of the Boston Conservatory and gives master classes throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. She has been acclaimed by critics in the United States and abroad for performances of stunning virtuosity, refinement and communicative power. Chuang has appeared at numerous international festivals, among them the Beethoven Festival in Warsaw, the Taipei International Music Festival, the European Music Festival in Stuttgart, the Bach Festival in Leipzig, and at the Schleswig-Holstein, Ravinia, Sarasota and Tanglewood Festivals. She appears often in concert with pianist Robert Levin.

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bernArd LAbAdIeThe Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie is internationally recognized as an expert in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century repertory. In 1984 he founded the string ensemble Les Violons du Roy and in 1985 the chamber choir La Chapelle de Qubec. He continues to direct their regular seasons in Quebec City and Montreal

as well as throughout the Americas and Europe on tour. He has made numerous recordings with these ensembles on the Virgin Classics, Dorian, Atma, and Hyperion labels. Labadie is a regular guest conductor with the worlds leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony, Amsterdams Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Academy of Ancient Music.

robIn bLAze The English counter-tenor Robin is established in the front rank of interpreters of Purcell, Bach and especially Handel. His busy schedule has taken him to Europe, South America, North America, Japan and Australia. He has worked with nearly all the leading conductors in the field of early music, including Harry Christophers, Stephen Cleobury, John Eliot Gardiner, Philippe Herreweghe, Christopher Hogwood, Ren Jacobs, Ton Koopman, Gustav Leonhardt and Trevor Pinnock. Blaze has made over fifty recordings s a soloist, including the complete Bach cantata series for Masaaki Suzuki on the BIS label, and a series of song recitals with Elizabeth Kenny on Hyperion. His CD of Handel duets with Carolyn Sampson was nominated for a Gramophone Award.

mIChAeL krAJewSkI Known for his entertaining programs and clever humor, Michael Krajewski is Principal Pops Conductor of no fewer than three major orchestras in the U.S. (Houston, Atlanta and Jackonsville) and is much in demand as a guest conductor in many other venues, including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. He assumes the position of music director of the Philly Pops in the fall of 2013. This highly versatile conductor has collaborated with a wide variety of artists such as flutist James Galway, mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, pianist Alicia de Larrocha, guitarist Angel Romero and pop artists Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel and Kenny Loggins, to name but a few.

debbIe GrAvITTe One of the best voices on Broadway (Associated Press), a dynamic Broadway belter{New York Daily News} and were talking mega-talent here! (Rex Reed) are just some of the paeans of praise that have come Debbie Gravittes way. Her varied career has taken her from the Broadway stage to the concert hall (more than one hundred different orchestras) and points in between. Among her awards is a Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Jerome Robbins Broadway). Ms. Gravitte has performed her nightclub act worldwide, has toured with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, and has appeared with pianist Lang Lang and the Chinese Philharmonic in Beijing. On television she co-starred in the CBS series Trial and Error and NBCs Pursuit of Happiness.

LAUrenT CAmPeLLone Laurent Campellone is a frequent guest conductor of many of Frances orchestras and opera companies. He also conducts at the Bolshoi in Moscow, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Bavarian Radio Orchestra in Munich, the Bogota Opera and the National Orchestra of Brazil. Since 2009 Campellone has been Principal Guest Conductor of the National Opera in Sofia. His vast repertory includes more than fifty operas, many of them rediscovered French rarities from the nineteenth century.

ALASdAIr mALLoY Percussionist, presenter, glass harmonica player, programme deviser, arranger and more Alasdair Malloy is a creative musician crossing many musical boundaries. When not playing with the BBC Concert Orchestra as principal percussionist, his main activity resides in devising special programmes for families and children about bugs, fantastic creatures, mathematics, sports you name it! His outgoing personality, enthusiasm for all sorts of music and a soft Scottish accent combine to make him an extremely popular presenter. He works regularly with many orchestras in Asia, including the MPO.

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oLArI eLTS Estonian conductor Olari Elts is principal guest conductor of both the Estonian National Symphony and the Helsinki Philharmonic. He also regularly conducts other orchestras on four continents, including those in Tokyo, Cincinnati, Melbourne, Frankfurt and London. Eltss strong commitment to contemporary music was made manifest in 1993 when he founded his own contemporary music ensemble, NYYD, which takes its name from the international festival of new music in Estonia. A keen interest in unusual repertory has led to conducting assignments for such operas as Brittens Albert Herring and Marschners Der Vampyr.

nAreh ArGhAmAnIAn The Armenian-born American pianist Nareh Arghamanyan belongs to the younger generation of todays finest musicians. In 2008 she won first prize at the Montreal International Musical Competition, which led to numerous prestigious engagements including with the Vienna Symphony, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the NDR Symphony Orchestra in Hamburg. Recitals in Zurichs Tonhalle and Berlins Philharmonie prompted enthusiastic critical response. Rachmaninoff and Liszt, whose music she has recorded, are among her specialties.

brenT hAvenSBerklee-trained arranger/conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films and virtually every kind of television. His TV work includes movies for networks such as ABC, CBS and ABC Family Channel Network, commercials, sports music for networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. Havens has also worked with the Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidsons 100th Anniversary Birthday Party Finale attended by over 150,000 fans. He has worked with some of the worlds greatest orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic in London, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Fort Worth Symphony, the San Diego Symphony and countless others.

Havens recently completed the score for the film Quo Vadis, a Premier Pictures remake of the 1956 gladiator film. Havens is Arranger/Guest Conductor for seven symphonic rock programs the Music of Led Zeppelin, the Music of the Doors, the Music of Pink Floyd, the Music of the Eagles, the Music of Queen, the Music of Michael Jackson and most recently, the Music of The Who!

JAmeS deLISCoCrowned The Entertainer by Mr. Las Vegas/Wayne Newton himself, on the E! Networks reality TV series, James Delisco has proved he is more than worthy of that title. After completing his one million dollar contract at the Las Vegas Hilton, where his show opened to rave reviews, Delisco continues to obtain critical acclaim in every market and venue on his recent world-wide touring.

An iconoclastic showroom performer with orgiastic energy, Delisco emanates old school charm with contemporary charisma! His handling of a song is so true to itself and to the purpose of music, to uplift and inspire, that a musical and entertainment revolution is only a matter of time for this enormously talented Artist. Where classic quality meets edgy rock and soul style with undeniable stage presence, Delisco is the future of music and entertainment.

JeAn-effLAm bAvoUzeTThe multi award-winning French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is one of the most engaging performers of his generation. He regularly performs with the worlds leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston

Symphony and the London Philharmonic. An exclusive recording artist for Chandos, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet received a Gramophone Award in 2011 for his recording of works by Debussy and Ravel. The Financial Times of London called his CDs of Haydn sonatas landmark recordings. Bavouzet is Artistic Director of the Lofoten Piano Festival in Norway.

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koLJA bLACherKolja Blacher appears as a soloist with the worlds leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. He has recorded numerous highly acclaimed CDs, among which is a disc of the Berg and Stravinsky concertos, which won the Diapason dOr award. Blacher plays the Tritton Stradivarius, made in 1730. He teaches at the Hochschule fr Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin.

PAUL rISSmAnnPaul Rissmann was born on the Isle of Bute, Scotland and studied saxophone and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and RSAMD. Pauls music has been performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Bruckner Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble 360, London Symphony Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra and Scottish Ensemble. His composition BAMBOOZLED! has been performed by over 40,000 children across the globe - from the Barbican Centre in London to Daytona Beach, Florida.

oTTmAr LIeberTOttmar Liebert is one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade, thrilling audiences throughout the world and releasing a catalogue of award winning platinum and gold albums.

TIAnwA YAnGChinese-born Tianwa Yang, now living in Germany, has been called an unquestioned master of the violin (American Record Guide) and the most important violinist to come on the scene in many a year (Detroit News). She has performed with numerous orchestras around the world in venues from New York to New Zealand. Yang has been recording since the age of 13, when she recorded the Paganini Caprices. She now records for Naxos, with whom she is committing to disc the complete works of Sarasate.on eight CDs.

TImoThY broCk Since the premiere of his Piano Concerto in G minor at the age of 17, Timothy Brock has been an active composer and conductor specializing in concert works of the early twentieth century and silent film. Brocks association with silent film began in 1986. By now he has written new or restored original orchestral scores to nearly 30 silent films. In 1999 he began to restore and reconstruct for live performance the Charlie Chaplin feature films, the most recent of which is his ninth, The Gold Rush (1925), which received its premiere before an audience of 5,000 at the Piazza Maggiore in 2007. The Chaplin film-concerts have taken Mr. Brock to many cities around the world.

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mArTIn SIeGhArTThe career of Viennese-born conductor Martin Sieghart embraces many of Europes most distinguished orchestras. He initially studied piano, organ and conducting, then pursued a career as a cellist, in which capacity he landed the position of principal cellist in the famed Vienna Symphony. Eventually he found his way into conducting, and in 1990 became the principal conductor of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra,

the oldest such ensemble in Germany. Two years later he assumed the same position with the famed Bruckner Orchestra in Linz and the Linz Opera, where he undertook a highly acclaimed Mozart cycle. Martin Sieghart regularly guest conducts leading orchestras like the Vienna Symphony, the Tokyo Symphony and the Philharmonia of London.

vILde frAnG Vilde Frang, a new star in the violin firmament (The Guardian), was unanimously awarded the 2012 Credit Suisse Young Artist Award. She made her debut with the Vienna Philharmonic under Bernard Haitink at the 2012 Lucerne Summer Music Festival. Noted particularly for her superb musical expression as well as her well-developed virtuosity, Vilde has established herself as one of the leading young violinists of her generation. Her most recent CD, of concertos by Tchaikovsky and Nielsen, received the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis and was an Editors Choice in Gramophone magazine.

hUberT SoUdAnT Dutch conductor Hubert Soudant regularly leads Europes most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Dresden Staatskapelle, the London Philharmonic, the London Symphony, the Bamberg Symphony, the Vienna Symphony and the Munich Philharmonic. He is equally renowned as an opera conductor, in which capacity he has appeared at the Salzburg Festival, at La Fenice in Venice and the Opra de la Bastille in Paris. Soudant has been music director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra since 2004. His recordings of the Schumann symphonies (one of which he conducts in KL) have been hailed by the media.

SArA mInGArdo Italian contralto Sara Mingardo made her debut in 1987. Since 1989 she has been appearing in the leading opera houses in Italy, including at La Scala, the Teatro Fenice, the Teatro San Carlo and the Teatro Regio. Her highly varied repertory ranges spans four centuries, from Monteverdis Incoronazione di Poppea to Brittens Rape of Lucretia. Sara Mingardo is best-known for her many performances of Handel roles. She is one of the few singers with a true contralto voice, the perfect color for Mahlers songs.

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ChrISTIAn SChULz Viennese-born Christian Schulz is Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Mozart Collegium Vienna. Since 2006 he has also been Music Director of the concert series Schwingungen at the Musikverein in Vienna. Christian Schulz works also as a guest conductor with many orchestras in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. In addition, he is a composer and a cellist, having played for years in the Vienna Symphony.

kImY mCLAren The young Canadian soprano Kimy McLaren has already performed with many major conductors and orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony under Charles Dutoit and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra under Jori Hattori. On the operatic stage she has performed with the Opra National de Bordeaux, the Opra National du Rhin and at the Orford Arts Centre in Canada, where she sang Marie in Wozzeck under Yannick Nzet-Sguin to great acclaim. She is a winner of the prestigious International Mozart Festival Competition in Salzburg and the Mario Lanza Competition

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Aug 201317-18 Aug Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmG A L AMalaysia in Symphony15th Anniversary ConcertMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTengku Ahmad Irfan piano

24-25 Aug Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmG R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O SRomeo & JulietMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorJames Ehnes violin

31 Aug-1 Sep Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmL E G A C YThe Lover and the RascalMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorRobert Levin pianoYa-Fei Chuang piano

Sep 20137-8 Sep Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm A G E O F E L E G A N C EThe Art of the CountertenorMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Bernard Labadie conductorRobin Blaze countertenor

11 Sep Wed 6.30pmM P O H A P P Y H O u RMPO Jam-Busters

14-15 Sep Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm P O P SThe Music of James Bond Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Michael Krajewski conductorDebbie Gravitte soprano

16 Sep Mon 8.30pm D F P S E N I F E S TMalam Melayu KlasikBadan Kesenian Yayasan Warisan Johor

18 Sep Wed 8.30pmD F P S E N I F E S TSPECTRUMMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Kevin Field conductor

20 Sep Fri 8.30pm D F P S E N I F E S TMakyung Raja BesarNegeri Ho GadingKumpulan Makyung Kijang Emas, JKKN Kelantan

21 Sep Sat 8.30pm D F P S E N I F E S TMPO RocksMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

22 Sep Sun 8.30pm D F P S E N I F E S TMPO and All That JazzMPO Jazz Orchestra

24 Sep Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

28-29 Sep Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pmF A M I L Y F u N D A YFun with Alasdair MalloyMalaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Laurent Campellone conductorAlasdair Malloy presenter

Oct 20135-6 Oct Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmL E G A C YLisztomaniaMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraOlari Elts conductorNareh Arghamanian piano

8 Oct Tue 8.30pmSheila Majid &Harvey MalaiholoSheila Majid vocalsHarvey Malaiholo vocals

12-13 Oct Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmM P O S P E C I A L SThe Music of Michael JacksonMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraBrent Havens conductorJames Delisco vocals/dancer

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19-20 Oct Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmD I S C O V E R YOld World and New World SymphoniesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductor

26-27 Oct Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmTHE WORLD OF GuSTAV MAHLERMahlers FifthMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorJean Efflam Bavouzet piano

30 Oct Wed 8.30pmD F P S H O W C A S EVienna Boys Choir

Nov 20139-10 Nov Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmA G E O F E L E G A N C EThe Maestros Two HatsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKolja Blacher conductor & violin

12 Nov Tue 8.30pmA W O R L D O F H A R M O N YTOYOTA CLASSICS 2013North Czech Philharmonic TepliceCharles Olivieri-Munroe conductorManual Blanco trumpet

16-17 Nov Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pmF A M I L Y F u N D A YPictures at an ExhibitionMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKevin Field conductorPaul Rissmann presenter

18 Nov Mon 8.30pmD F P S H O W C A S EAn Evening withOttmar Liebert

23-24 Nov Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmG R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O SSymphonie EspangoleMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKevin Field conductorTianwa Yang violin

25 Nov Mon 8.30pmD F P S H O W C A S EMEZZOFORTE

30 Nov-1 Dec Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmP O P SCharlie Chaplin:The Gold RushMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraTimothy Brock conductor

Dec 20132 Dec Mon 8.30pmD F P S P O T L I G H TH U JA N

7-8 Dec Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmG R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O SKorngold Meets BrahmsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMartin Sieghart conductorVilde Frang violin

10 Dec Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

14-15 Dec Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmT H E W O R L D O F G u S T AV M A H L E RMahlers SongsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraHubert Soudant conductorSara Mingardo contralto

Jan 201411-12 Jan Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmM P O S P E C I A L SVa Va Voom! From Viennato BroadwayMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraChristian Schulz conductorKimy McLaren soprano

14 Jan Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

18-19 Jan Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmL E G A C YConcerto for OrchestraMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraZoltan Kocsis conductorKimy McLaren soprano

22 Jan Wed 6.30pmM P O H A P P Y H O u RMPO Jam-Busters

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25-26 Jan Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pmF A M I L Y F u N D A YThe Mozart ExperienceMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraBenjamin Northey conductorMagic Circle Mime presenter

Feb 20148-9 Feb Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmP O P SIn the Mood for Love:Stephen Rahman Hughes& the MPOMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraDavid White conductorStephen Rahman Hughes vocals

15-16 Feb Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmT H E W O R L D O F G u S T AV M A H L E RMahlers FirstMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTill Fellner piano

22-23 Feb Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmG R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O STwentieth-Century MastersMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTibor Kovc violin

25 Feb Tue 6. 30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

Mar 20141-2 Mar Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pmF A M I L Y F u N D A YCreepy Crawly SongsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraCarl Davis conductor

8-9 Mar Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm P O P SMPO Plays The BeatlesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraCarl Davis conductor

11 Mar Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R T

MPO Chamber Players

15-16 Mar Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm D I S C O V E R YRussian & French BonbonsMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraZhang Yi conductorEdgar Moreau percussion

22-23 Mar Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm D I S C O V E R YA Heros LifeMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraPablo Gonzlez conductorJavier Perianes piano

26 Mar Wed 6.30pmM P O H A P P Y H O u RMPO Jam-Busters

29-30 Mar Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm A G E O F E L E G A N C EA Schubert SoireMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMartin Haselboeck conductor

Apr 20145-6 Apr Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm G R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O SFiesta MexicanaMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraAlondra de la Parra conductorJosef Spacek violin

8 Apr Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

12-13 Apr Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pm F A M I L Y F u N D A YA Clowns Guide tothe Orchestra Malaysian Philharmonic OrchestraMelvin Tix clownductor

19-20 Apr Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmT H E W O R L D O F G u S T AV M A H L E RMahlers FourthMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorKarina Gauvin soprano

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26-27 Apr Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmA G E O F E L E G A N C ETriple ConcertoMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorTrio Wanderer,Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabdian violinRaphalPidoux celloVincent Coq piano

May 20143-4 May Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pmL E G A C YThe Spirit of the DanceMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraKazuki Yamada conductorBenedetto Lupo piano

7 May Wed 6.30pmM P O H A P P Y H O u RMPO Jam-Busters

10-11 May Sat 3.00pm,Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pmF A M I L Y F u N D A YMoving PicturesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraWilson Hermanto conductor

13 May Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

17-18 May Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm D I S C O V E R YBrilliant BrothersMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraEdmon Colomer conductorTimothy Chooi violinNikki Chooi violin

24-25 May Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm L E G A C YLate Strauss, Early BrucknerMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductor

31 May-1 Jun Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm G R E A T V I O L I N C O N C E R T O SRomantic FavouritesMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraClaus Peter Flor conductorLisa Ferschtman violin

Jun 20143 Jun Tue 6.30pmC H A M B E R C O N C E R TMPO Chamber Players

7-8 Jun Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm M P O S P E C I A L SDisneys Pixar in Concert Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

14-15 Jun Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm L E G A C YRachmaninoff ForeverMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraStphane Denve conductorSteven Osborne piano

21-22 Jun Sat 8.30pm, Sun 3.00pm D F P S H O W C A S EQuintessence:Ramli Ibrahim and the MPOMalaysian Philharmonic OrchestraDatuk Ramli IbrahimSutra Dance Theater

A R T I S T B I O G R A P H I E SzoLTn koCSIS The international career of Hungarian pianist and conductor Zoltn Kocsis, often regarded as one of the living legends of the keyboard, began when he won the Hungarian Radio Beethoven Competition in 1971. He was just 18. Since then he has played with virtually every important orchestra in the world and appeared at every major festival. In 1983 he helped found the Budapest Festival Orchestra and remained one of its artistic directors for 14 years. In 1997 Kocsis was appointed Music Director of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra. In recent years he has divided his time between conducting and performing as a pianist. He is also an accomplished composer.

benJAmIn norTheYBenjamin Northey is one of Australias leading musical figures. His breadth of experience has enabled him to traverse the widest range of musical styles, from standard orchestral repertory to new music, opera, ballet, innovative cross-genre collaborations, educational ventures and education and community outreach projects. His numerous prizes include first prize in the Symphony Australia Young Conductor of the Year Competition in 2001. In 2011 he was appointed Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony.

mAGIC CIrCLe mImeMagic Circle Mime Company is widely regarded as one of todays premier family attractions. Their highly acclaimed performances, which unite the concert orchestra with visual theater, are consistently praised for imaginative and innovative content. Magic Circle Mimes performers are equally versed in music and acting, and have appeared with nearly every major orchestra across North America. In recent years they have become increasingly frequent visitors to Asian cities as well. Their last appearance in KL took place just last June, when they presented The Magic Horn. febrUArY

dAvId whITe David White is one of the worlds leading musical directors and supervisors. He made his debut on Broadway at the age of 23 as musical director of the New Sadlers Wells Opera. As a young, classically-trained conductor and rehearsal pianist, he became the youngest musical director of a West End show with the worlds most successful musical, Les Misrables. As director, supervisor and arranger, he has also worked on such musicals and shows as Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera, My Fair Lady, South Pacific, A Little Night Music and The Far Pavilions. The Royal Academy of Music in London recently made him a Fellow of that institution for his contributions to the world of musical theatre. White serves as orchestrator, musical supervisor and director in From Here to Eternity, which opens in London in October 2013.

STePhen rAhmAn hUGheSStephen Rahman Hughes is an English actor of English, Welsh and Malay ancestry. As an engaging and versatile performer, his career has spanned the stage, television and film. He has starred in Emmerdale, Bad Girls, Doctors and Dream Team. In 2006, Rahman Hughes starred as Hang Tuah in the Malaysian musical production of Puteri Gunung Ledang. In 2011, the actor made his breakthrough onto the silver screen in the lead role in the Malaysian film Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. He is also a vocalist in the recently formed male opera group Teatro.

TILL feLLnerAustrian pianist Till Fellner, widely known as a protg of the legendary Alfred Brendel, soared to international fame a decade ago and has remained in the spotlight ever since, performing with the worlds most prestigious orchestras and giving recitals in the most famous concert halls. As with Brendel, Mozart and Beethoven are his specialties, with probing musicianship and flawless technical command the keynotes of his playing. Between 2008 and 2010 he undertook a worldwide cycle of all 32 Beethoven sonatas, and he is currently recording the five concertos with the Montreal Symphony.

TIbor kovC Since 1992, Tibor Kovc has been a member of the Vienna Philharmonic, where he is now assistant principal of the second violin section. In his spare time he travels the world giving virtuoso performances of concertos. Kovc is also an avid chamber musician. In 2007 he and six others founded The Philharmonics, which now has its own subscription series of concerts in Viennas Konzerthaus. In late 2011 their DVD Waltzes was released on the Accentus label, and a few months later their new album Fascination Dance came out on Deutsche Grammophon. Kovc currently plays the Antonio Stardivari ex Rawark, which was awarded to him by the Austrian National Bank.

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CArL dAvIS Carl Davis is the consummate all-around musician. He regularly conducts the London Philharmonic and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in addition to traveling the world. He has written film scores (The French Lieutenants Woman is probably his best known), music for more than one hundred television programs, concert works, ballet scores and orchestrations for the symphonic works of Paul McCartney. But Davis is best known for the many scores he has created to accompany silent films, among them the original Ben-Hur and The Thief of Bagdad. His score for Abel Gances Napoleon is legendary.

zhAnG YI With a vast repertory at his fingertips, Zhang Yi has conducted over 200 concerts in Asia and Europe He has led the China National Symphony Orchestra, the China Traditional Instrument Orchestra, Shanghai Radio Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, China Radio Symphony Orchestra and many others. From 1994 to 2000, Zhang Yi was Chief Conductor of the China Youth Symphony Orchestra, which he led in 1995-1996 on a tour of southeast Asia, including to Malaysia, where he was personally recognized by the King and Queen. In July 2008, he directed most of the music for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing, including the theme song You and Me.

edGAr moreAU Eighteen-year-old Edgar Moreau was born in Paris and began playing the cello at the age of four. He has recently become one of the most sought-after promising young musicians on the classical scene. He was noticed in 2009 during the Rostropovich Competition in Paris, where he received the Young Soloist Prize. He went on to international fame in 2011, when he won second prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at the age of seventeen. He has participated in many important festivals and academies, including the Verbier Festival Academy, La Roque dAnthron, the Acanthes Festival in Metz and the Colmar Festival. Edgar Moreau plays a David Tecchler cello made in 1711.

PAbLo GonzLez Pablo Gonzlez is Music Director of the Orquestra Simfnica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya. He is known as a highly articulate and intelligent musician who combines musical passion with an assured technique. In addition to his work in Barcelona he has conducted the NHK Symphony Orchestra (Tokyo), the Dallas Symphony, the Netherlands Philharmonic, th

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