133 concerts in DFP’s new season

With 133 concerts lined up and a new principal conductor and artistic adviser, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) is all set to embark on its 05/06 season.

Students wow the crowd with their music

WHILE concerts at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas have occasionally featured very young musicians, the recent Musical Jamboree held at the venue spotlighted performances by children and teenagers.

A celebration of Spanish music

On June 10, 11 and 12, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas will come alive to the sounds of Spain as the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) under the baton of Paul Mann presents Spanish Passion with guest artiste guitar virtuoso Jose Maria Gallardo del Rey.

Auditions for CISMA kick off

Auditions for the inaugural session of the Canton International Summer Music Academy (CISMA) are scheduled to begin in May in major arts centres across Southeast Asia including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hanoi as well as Taipei and Hong Kong.

Chinese opera tonight

The Shanghai Chinese Opera is presenting its debut performance themed I>Discovering the Secrets of Chinese Opera: Introduction and Performance/Iat the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas tonight.

Swiss conductor to lead MPO

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will have a new principal conductor and artistic adviser - Matthias Bamert, from Switzerland - in August next year.

Briefly

Pursuing a true love

Although compulsory in all national primary schools, music education is given low priority compared with academic subjects. PHILIP AUGUSTINE takes a look at the teaching and learning of the art.

Deep love for classical music

For over 20 years, advertising artist Tai Wee Keong has cultivated a deep love for classical music.

Yellowjackets' show on as scheduled

Unperturbed by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) scare, Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz band the Yellow jackets will be performing its show tonight at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.