Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), located in the middle of the PETRONAS Twin Towers, continues to present a host of dazzling concerts by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). With the theme ‘Where Every Beat Tells A Story’, the concert presentations will cater to a diverse range of tastes and preferences.
First, the MPO will bring you to a walk down the memory lane on Saturday, 22 March 2025 at 8.00 pm in a concert themed Symphony Of Memories: Nostalgic Hong Kong Classics featuring local singers such as Amy Chan, Kaho Loh, Tan Soo Suan and Lim Yong Huat. Under the helm of Hong Kong-born conductor Francis Kan, they will mesmerise with songs taken from famous Hong Kong movies and TV series, bringing familiar melodies of Canto-pop to life.
Next, the MPO will present a concert themed Classical Treasures bringing gems from famed operas such as Romeo And Juliet and The Magic Flute to the stage. Featuring local singer Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, this concert will treat your senses to the soothing melodies via some of the world’s beloved compositions. MPO Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga will lead this concert on Saturday, 5 April 2025 at 8.00 pm.
Showcasing its brilliant virtuosity, the MPO will present a classical-crossover concert themed The Music Of Pink Floyd featuring hits from the progressive British band with an orchestral flavour on Saturday, 12 April 2025 at 8.00 pm. Under the baton of Brent Havens, the MPO will collaborate with singer Randy Jackson in a concert that will delight fans of symphonic rock music and new audience who want to explore an innovative programme.
The MPO will next present its debut performance of Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto on Saturday, 19 April 2025 at 8.00 pm. This milestone will witness the MPO’s collaboration with violinist Charles Yang who is also a compelling vocalist, composer, arranger and a Grammy Award winner. Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor will steer this concert in a programme that will also include works such as Salieri’s Overture to La grotto di Trofonio and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.3, nicknamed ‘Scottish’.
Another showcase of the MPO’s exceptional versatility is scheduled on Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 8.00 pm. Join an evening of staple jazz numbers, cover versions and new compositions infused with a modern, Asian twist in a concert which will also feature the WVC Jazz Ensemble, The Shang Sisters and vocalists Junji Delfino and Izen Kong. Conductor Gerard Salonga will helm this fantastic line-up on the DFP stage.
The MPO will celebrate the works of Bizet in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of his demise on Saturday, 17 May 2025 at 8.00 pm. Rossen Gergov will conduct the MPO and bring audience to the passionate world of Carmen. Famed for its captivating melodies and unforgettable characters, this concert will feature vocalists Sandy Cheng, Sian Sharp, Diego Torre and Shawn Liew, and is a must-see for opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
The month of May will end with an MPO concert under the helm of Andrea Marcon on Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 8.00 pm. Featuring classical masterpieces, the MPO will perform Mozart’s Horn Concerto IV, featuring virtuosic player Grzegorz Curyla, and Beethoven’s Symphony No.2. Be transported to a world of joy in this music splendour.
Embrace the excellence and vibrancy of all music genres at DFP!
Concert Details
Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC
Ticket Prices from RM179 to RM468
Box Office Hours
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights
Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time
(Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays except when there is a scheduled performance)
Telephone Bookings: 03-23317007
Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my
DFP website: www.dfp.com.my MPO website: www.mpo.com.my
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Click here to explore:
- Symphony of Memories: Nostalgic Hong Kong Classics Symphony Of Memories: Nostalgic Hong Kong Classics | MPO
- Classical Treasures Classical Treasures | MPO
- The Music of Pink Floyd The Music of Pink Floyd | MPO
- Charles Yang: Glass Violin Concerto Charles Yang: Glass Violin Concerto | MPO
- All That Jazz with WVC Jazz Ensemble & The Shang All That Jazz with WVC Jazz Ensemble & The Shang Sisters | MPO
- Mozart Horn Concerto IV Mozart Horn Concerto IV | MPO
