Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kees Bakels, conductor
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano

Arias from Berlioz Les Troyens
BERLIOZ
Marche troyenne
Act IV, No. 33 Ballets: Pas des Almées
Act IV, Danse des Esclaves
Act V, No. 47 Monologue:  Ah! Ah! Je vais mourir
Act V, No. 48 Air: Adieu, fière cité

Arias from La Damnation de Faust
BERLIOZ
Marche Hongroise
Menuet des Follets
Scene XI “Que l’air est étouffant!”
Air: Le Roi de Thulé
Danse des Sylphes
Scene XV Romance “ D’amour l’ardente flamme”

BERLIOZ
Symphonie Fantastique

The ever-innovative Hector Berlioz drew inspiration for his greatest compositions from literature, using music to tell stories of passion. Kees Bakels conducts an all-Berlioz programme featuring charismatic mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron singing arias from Les Troyens and La Damnation de Faust. The MPO performs the radical Symphonie Fantastique – Berlioz’s ode to obsession and unrequited love.

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Krakatau
Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Indonesian jazz-world music group Krakatau fuses its signature breezy style with the rich colours of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra strings in this DFP special event! The group was best described by American writers Harnish and Wallach as a “band rooted in electric jazz composition and improvisation with a commitment to traditional Sundanese instrumentation, timbres, and performance practice”.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kees Bakels, conductor
Lukáš Vondráček, piano

SCRIABIN
Symphony No. 2

RACHMANINOFF
Piano Concerto No. 3

The notoriously difficult 3rd piano concertowas written at the apex of Rachmaninoff’s career for his first US tour – the country which would later become his home. Lukáš Vondráček, 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition winner takes us on this thrilling ride of romanticism. Maestro Kees Bakels also conducts Scriabin’s Symphony No. 2, rich in colour and passionate indulgence.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kees Bakels, conductor
Alessandro Carbonare, clarinet

MOZART
Symphony No. 35 – “Haffner”
Clarinet Concerto
Symphony No. 38 – “Prague”

Tchaikovsky once described Mozart’s work as “the culmination point of all beauty in the sphere of music”. The golden light of the classical era, Mozart was perhapsthe most versatile composer of all time. Kees Bakels conducts the Haffner and Prague symphonies in a celebration of spirited elegance. Featuring the acclaimed Alessandro Carbonare performing Mozart’s sublime clarinet concerto.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Mikhail Pletnev, piano

BEETHOVEN
Fidelio Overture
Piano Concerto No. 3

BARTÓK
Concerto for Orchestra

Legendary pianist Mikhail Pletnev performs Beethoven’s dynamic 3rd concerto – a work full of stormy emotions and poetic lyricism. Bartók’s fiery and exuberant Concerto for Orchestra takes the traditionally Baroque concerto grosso and tells it in uniquely modern language, with virtuosic expression. Beethoven’s triumphant Fidelio Overture sets a dramatic mood. Maestro Mechetti conducts.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Gene Chang, conductor
Classical Kids Live!, presenter

There will always be noisy neighbours, butwhat happens when Beethoven lives upstairs? In Vienna, a young Christoph encounters the torment of Beethoven’s deafness and the beauty of his most memorable work. This fun-filled production celebrates Beethoven’s life and music, featuring Moonlight Sonata, Für Elise and the dramatic 5th Symphony performed by the MPO.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Alasdair Malloy, presenter

Warm up your voice and dust off your Disney facts! Engaging presenter Alasdair Malloy challenges young and old to a Frozen singalong and Disney quiz in this fiesta of family films. Featuring the classics as well as recent hits Moana and Coco, this irresistible show will have you craving popcorn and humming along to your favourite movie tunes!

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Krzysztof Penderecki, conductor
Radovan Vlatković, horn

PENDERECKI
Polonaise for Orchestra
Adagio for Strings
Horn Concerto “Winterreise”

The vibrant, visceral world of Penderecki’s music is familiar to many, perhaps unknowingly, through movie soundtracks from Kubrick’s The Shining and Scorsese’s Shutter Island. Arguably the most celebrated living composer, Penderecki conducts the MPO in a rare performance of his later works. Featuring the Polonaise for Orchestra, Adagio for Strings and his lively baroque inspired horn concerto performed by Radovan Vlatković.

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TALBOT
Ink Dark Moon

SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 5

Guitar sensation Miloš Karadaglić has taken the world by storm, moving between classical and popular styles with panache. Written especially for him, Talbot’s edgy Ink Dark Moon showcases evocative textures and moody atmosphere with hints of funk, folk and pop – and a generous dose of splashy Balkan dance rhythms. Tadaaki Otaka conducts Shostakovich Symphony No.5.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Roberto González-Monjas, conductor & violin

MOZART
Idomeneo: Chaconne
Violin Concerto No. 3
Rondo in C Major

STRAUSS
Also Sprach Zarathustra

According to Nietzsche, “Life without music would be a mistake.” With its universally recognizable opening thanks to Kubrick’s film “2001: A Space Odyssey”, Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra uses music to portray Nietzsche’s philosophy of existence in the natural world.Multi-talented Roberto González conducts and performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 and graceful Rondo in C Major.

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Yayasan Warisan Johor

Award-winning performing arts group Yayasan Warisan Johor (YWJ) has brought Malaysian music, dance and theatre to audiences across five continents. Since its inception in 1992, it has enriched the global scene by sharing its exquisite traditional style with the world, including 2003 pinnacle concert with Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza at London’s Royal Albert Hall. In this specially crafted concert featuring talented artists, spellbinding choreography and intricate costumes, YWJ lights up the stage witha vivid display of Malaysia’s unique cultural heritage.

RM99

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Roberto González-Monjas, conductor

SCHOECK
Sommernacht

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4

DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 7

In an époque fraught with rising ethnic tensions and tumultuous politics, Dvořák composed a symphony “capable of stirring the world”. His intense patriotism can be heard through the sunny melodies, rustic dances and pastoral horns which describe his homeland in unique Czech style. Schoeck’s Sommernacht exudes a languid calm, followed by Beethoven’s high-spirited 4thSymphony.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, conductor
Dato’ M. Nasir, vocals

After his concerts with the MPO in 2012, Malaysian legend Dato’ M. Nasir returns to DFP for a mesmerizing evening of his greatest hits, complemented by a velvety backdrop of symphonic music by the MPO. This is a reunion not to be missed!

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PROKOFIEV
Piano Concerto No. 3

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 5

Beethoven’s electrifying hammer blows of fate are arguably classical music’s most memorable moment. Written while already deaf, his 5th Symphony has captured our imagination for centuries. With this, Beethoven bestowed his signature blueprint of tragedy to triumph upon all future composers. Mark Wigglesworth conducts, featuring pianist Lauren Zhang performing the pyrotechnical Prokofiev 3rd Concerto.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Platypus Theatre, presenter

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, especially for two hungry homeless pals who find themselves in a junkyard at night! Fuelled by their imagination, they explore the hidden beauty of sounds made by pots, bowls, horns and even sandpaper. Juxtaposed with classical hits and quirky tunes, this mesmerizing show culminates in an epic percussion battle.

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Jun Märkl, conductor
Camille Thomas, cello

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 8

STRAUSS
Don Quixote

Our extravagant hero Don Quixote takes the listener on athrilling ride in this beloved work by Richard Strauss. Based on chapters from the Cervantes novel, the virtuosic cello solo featuring Camille Thomas impersonates the impulsive knight. Strauss’ vivid tone painting sweeps us away with action-packed scenes of combat and lyrical reflections upon a distant love. Beethoven’s compelling 8th Symphony sets the stage, conducted by Jun Märkl.

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BEETHOVEN
Violin Concerto

SCHUBERT
Symphony No. 9 – “Great”

Written just one year after the premiere of Beethoven’s 9thS ymphony, Schubert’s own “Great” symphony had a serendipitous debut; it was discovered by Robert Schumann in a chest after Schubert’s death. Full of life and vitality, this powerful symphony culminates in a fearlessly energetic finale. Karen Gomyo performs Beethoven’s transcendent violin concerto – the composer’s only concerto for one of the most popular instruments of his time, conducted by Jun Märkl.

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The Pastoral Symphony introduces Beethoven as nature-loving bohemian, depicting scenes of life-inspiring joy in the Viennese countryside while stretching all existing formal boundaries. Birds chirp sweetly as we contemplate the landscape, celebrating with a dance until we are interrupted by a spectacular storm! Pianist Louis Lortie performs the famed Emperor Concerto, conducted by Kees Bakels.

RM56     RM84      RM113      RM141