SMETANA
Bartered Bride Overture

TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concerto No. 1

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
Scheherazade

An exhilarating, whirlwind-paced overture. The most iconic of piano concertos. An Arabian queen’s mesmerizing tale, replete with sensuous melodies and dazzling orchestral colour. It's a programme befitting the grandest of events, as MPO celebrates the 20th anniversary of its historic 1998 inaugural concert. Gifted Malaysian pianist and budding conductor Tengku Irfan, born the very same year as MPO, graces the occasion alongside the eminent Jac van Steen.

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BEETHOVEN
Leonora Overture No 3

BRAHMS
Concerto for Violin and Cello

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5

Double the soloists, double the excitement! Soaring melodies and intricate passagework abound in the Concerto for Violin and Cello, Brahms’ last orchestral work and one of the finest of its kind. Take a breather, then be swept away by Beethoven’s most popular symphony, famed for its electrifying four-note opening and progression from stormy darkness to triumphant light. Esteemed conductor Eiji Oue lends his vivacious presence to this thrilling concert.

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AHMAD JAAFAR
Jelingan Manja
Ibu

SAIFUL BAHRI
Semalam di Malaya
Medley Berjaya & Perajurit Tanah Air

ALFONSO SOLIANO 
Medley Airmata Berderai & Gadis Idaman
Tunas Kasih

ZUBIR SAID
Sayang di Sayang
Setangkai Kembang Melati

JIMMY BOYLE
Jauh-jauh
Medley Putra-Putri & Chendering

AHMAD MERICAN
Tanah Pusaka

P. RAMLEE
Hujan Di Tengahari
Medley P. Ramlee
Joget Malaysia

2018 marks sixty-one years of Malaysian Independence, and MPO kicks off the celebrations with a special tribute to musical icons of yesteryear including jazz great Alfonso Soliano, RTM pioneer Ahmad Merican and the beloved P. Ramlee. Enjoy a nostalgic stroll down memory lane as renowned Malaysian vocalists and the MPO breathe new life into timeless classics such as Semalam Di Malaya, Airmata Berderai, Tanah Pusaka and Hujan Di Tengahari.

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MOZART
Symphony No. 39
Symphony No. 40
Symphony No. 41

"What a picture of a better world you have given us, Mozart!" So wrote Franz Schubert, and indeed Mozart's legacy lives on today in over 600 works which stand as a timeless testament to his youthful genius. But why take Schubert's word for it? Come journey with maestro Naohisa Furusawa and the MPO as they transport you into Mozart's sound world in this performance of his final three symphonies, among the finest he ever wrote.

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Malaysia’s favourite twins are back – and boy, are they excited to make their very first appearance at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS! With a bit of help from their friends in the MPO, the mischievous brothers are all set to travel from the idyllic Kampung Durian Runtuh to the hustle and bustle of the big city. Bring along the whole family, meet Upin and Ipin, and be captivated by the screening of colourful animations with 'live' music by the MPO.

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RACHMANINOFF
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini 

SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 8

Award-winning conductor Mark Wigglesworth and renowned pianist Stephen Hough return to Kuala Lumpur with two quintessential Russian works. Paganini’s Violin Caprice No. 24 lends its famous theme to Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a lyrical and dazzlingly virtuosic set of variations for piano and orchestra. Our Russian programme concludes with Shostakovich’s monumental Eighth Symphony, a work which reflects the tenacity of the human spirit against the
evils of war and oppression.

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Dubbed as one of the world’s most elegant ‘live’ bands today, Pink Martini is taking center stage at DFP for an exclusive one-night only performance. Known as the ‘little orchestra’ that crosses the genres of classical music, classic pop, Latin music, and jazz, they will be in their element delivering multilingual songs from around the world and across the decades. Together with the sultry vocals of lead singer China Forbes, the concert promises to conjure a fantasy of ageless glamour, full of romance and charm.

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RAVEL
Pavane pour une infante défunte

LALO
Symphonie espagnole 

DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 8

Sparks are sure to fly as hotshot violinist Ray Chen and the MPO serve up a feast of Iberian flavours in Lalo’s sizzling showpiece, Symphonie Espagnole. For appetizer and dessert, savour a delightful sampling of the best of France and Bohemia. Ravel awakens our taste buds with a subtle, shimmering Pavane, while Dvorak’s refreshing Eighth Symphony provides the perfect culmination to our musical banquet with its sumptuous melodies, gleaming orchestration and jubilant finale.

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VARIOUS
Mosaico Llanero Venezolano

JACOME
Arpa mestiza

RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 2

When Leonard Jacome’s fingers touch the strings of his harp, the spark of first contact builds into a fiery cascade, setting the air ablaze with the melodies and rhythms of his native Venezuela.
Following his immensely successful KL debut in 2016, Jacome returns with another spellbinding performance showcasing the versatility of both the Venezuelan acoustic and electric harp.
After intermission, bask in the warm glow of Rachmaninoff’s sublimely beautiful, richly romantic Second Symphony.

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Feeling the Pressure after A Hard Day’s Night? This Is The Time to head on down to DFP! Sit back, relax, and let the Piano Man’s greatest hits put you in a New York State of Mind. You’ve laughed, cried and hummed along with Billy Joel’s signature tunes.  Now, come and hear his fearsomely talented protégé Michael Cavanaugh (dubbed the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook) pair his powerhouse vocals with the MPO in a spectacular tribute to the great singer-songwriter.

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HAYDN
Symphony No. 103

ORFF
Carmina Burana

“O Fortuna!” Carmina Burana's explosive first movement arrives like a thunderbolt, ushering in a celebration of life and love which brims with exuberance and raw energy. Such was the success of this choral tour de force that it propelled Orff to worldwide fame. Likewise, the “Drumroll” Symphony, with its unmistakable timpani opening, represents Haydn at the peak of his career. With veteran maestro Roberto Abbado and DFP’s magnificent acoustics in the mix, this is one sonic spectacle you won’t want to miss.

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Two of Malaysia’s most prominent young male pop artists today, Tomok and Black will go face to face in this one-night only concert. Well-known for their vocal prowess and individual styles, hear them belt out their most popular tunes, ranging from energetic rock to power ballads. Together they embody the sound and spirit of today’s youth in an exciting musical showcase.

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VIVALDI
The Four Seasons  

MUSSORGSKY
Pictures at an Exhibition

Few works have enjoyed such enduring appeal as Antonio Vivaldi's sparkling Four Seasons, a Baroque masterpiece which continues to delight audiences almost three hundred years after it was first written. Take a leisurely promenade with Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky as he visits an art gallery and brings each scene vividly to life in the colourful Pictures at an Exhibition. Violinist and conductor Roberto González-Monjas helms this concert, rich in musical imagery.

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BRAHMS
Tragic Overture

SCHUMANN
Symphony No. 3

BRAHMS
Symphony No. 3

Mark Zuckerberg had Steve Jobs as his mentor; Yves St. Laurent - Christian Dior; Oprah Winfrey - Maya Angelou. As for the young Johannes Brahms, his friend and champion came in the form of fellow composer Robert Schumann, who famously predicted that Brahms was destined for greatness. Hear the genius of both mentor and mentee in two superb symphonies written 33 years apart, ushered in by a solemn and dramatic overture.

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HUMPERDINCK
Hansel & Gretel Overture

MOZART
3 German Dances K. 605

WAGNER
Siegfried Idyll

TCHAIKOVSKY
Nutcracker Suite No.1

TCHAIKOVSKY
Marche Slave

Gingerbread, sleigh bells, a love letter from a doting composer to his wife on Christmas Day – all these in just the first half of this holiday-themed programme by the
MPO and MPYO. Of course, no year-end party would be truly complete sans a sprinkling of musical bonbons from the Kingdom of Sweets – and to top it all off, the stirring
sounds of a Slavonic March from the ultimate creator of grand finales. Let the festivities begin!

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