Main image via Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
While we still have much to look forward to this year, it’s hard not to feel slightly crestfallen that the first quarter of 2018 has come and gone, and with it the joyful celebrations and events that we’ve waited a whole year for.
But, the good news for us Malaysians is that, there’s always something fun and exciting just around the corner to keep us entertained, like these eight shows happening at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS that we think everyone should definitely not miss…
#1 Springtime Serenades
The Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MYPO) along with conductor Naohisa Furusawa serenades you with Dvořák’s “String Serenade”, the most popular serenade in the Romantic string orchestral repertoire that incorporates vigorous Czech folk dance rhythms followed by “Serenade for Winds” by Richard Strauss.
Event date and time: Sunday, 22 April 2018 (3pm)
Ticket price: RM60 / RM100
#2 Cirque De La Symphonie
Made up of veterans from exceptional cirque programs throughout the world, Cirque de la Symphonie brings you the magic of cirque with adaptations of artistic performances widely seen in theaters and arena everywhere. Classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music accompany each expertly choreographed performance.
Event date and time: Saturday, 5 May 2018 (8.30pm) / Sunday, 6 May 2018 (3pm)
Ticket price: RM150 / RM210 / RM270 / RM380
#3 Let’s Build A Band
Percussionist and presenter Kevin Hathway he teaches the audience how to build a band by enlisting the aid of Ravel’s “Bolero”, Leroy Anderson’s “Fiddle-Fiddle”, Hans Zimmer’s “Pirates of the Caribbean”, Offenbach’s “CanCan”, Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique”, and Nigel Hess’ “Ladies in Lavender”.
Event date and time: Sunday, 13 May 2018 (2.30pm / 4.30pm)
Ticket price: RM50 / RM80 / RM100 / RM130
#4 Heavenly Mahler
Maestro Roberto Abbado alongside rising American soprano Lauren Snouffer take the audience to heavenly heights in the Heavenly Mahler with Mahler’s “Fourth Symphony”, Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915”, and Wagner’s amorous “Tannhäuser Overture”.
Event date and time: Saturday, 19 May 2018 (8.30pm) / Sunday, 20 May 2018 (3pm)
Ticket price: RM60 / RM90 / RM120 / RM150
#5 Music From Anime
Close the month of May with soothing tunes as conductor Naohisa Furusawa returns to conduct this year’s MPO anime concert featuring music from various productions including “Symphonic Variation Merry-Go-Round” and “Cave of Mind” from Howl’s Moving Castle¸ “Kimi Wo Nosete” from Laputa: The Flying Island and “Sanpo” from My Neighbour Totoro.
Event date and time: Friday, 25 May 2018 (8.30pm) / Saturday, 26 May 2018 (3pm) / Sunday, 27 May 2018 (3pm)
Ticket price: RM120 / RM160 / RM190 / RM240
#6 Maximus Musicus Visits The Orchestra
Follow along on a journey of magical discovery as the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra tells the story of Maximus Musicus, a humble mouse who experiences a wonderful concert—with pieces by Ravel and Beethoven—when he takes shelter in a concert hall.
Event date and time: Sunday, 3 June 2018 (2.30pm / 4.30pm)
Ticket price: RM50 / RM80 / RM100 / RM130
#7 Brilliant Bruch, Bold Bruckner
June marks a great month for music as Grammy-award winner Joshua Bell returns to grace the audience with Max Bruch’s “Violin Concerto No 1”. Then, be awed by conductor Mark Wigglesworth’s artistic flair as he delivers an interpretation of Bruckner’s bold, majestic, and lyrical “Seventh Symphony”.
Event date and time: Saturday, 9 June 2018 (8.30pm) / Sunday, 10 June 2018 (3pm)
Ticket price: RM100 / RM130 / RM160 / RM200
#8 An Evening With MYPO
What better way to end this list than with a spectacular performance by Malaysia’s top young and talented orchestral musicians, right? The Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra brings its 10th anniversary festivities to a closure with a great symphonic music at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS on the 10th of June.
Event date and time: Sunday, 10 June 2018 (8.30pm)
Ticket price: RM60 / RM100
So, there’s your event calendar from April to June filled! And with great shows too! You’re welcome.