The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will showcase another dimension of its artistry when it presents a concert themed Simfoni Budaya II on Saturday, 5 July 2025 at 8.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC).
This concert is the MPO’s continuous initiative to bring local music to the next level following the success of the Simfoni Budaya I concert last year which presented the keroncong and ghazal genres in symphonic arrangements, featuring Dato Yusni Hamid, Asmidar and Haziq Rosebi. Prior to this, the MPO has also presented another traditional concert themed Keroncong Merdeka in 2012.
Simfoni Budaya II concert will be helmed by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose and will witness the harmonious blend of tradition and music in an extraordinary celebration at the crossroads of cultures. Enjoy the beauty of joget, asli and zapin genres with MPO symphonic interpretations through evergreen songs such as Dikirim Jangan Dipesan Jangan, Mas Merah, Fatwa Pujangga, Nirmala, Tudung Periuk, Simfoni Bunga Tanjung, Joget Burung Merpati, Makan Sireh, Joget Wan Lebor and Mak Inang Kayangan.
All songs will be given orchestral arrangements by Luqman Aziz, Ilham Subri, Azhad Sulaiman, Teuku Umar dan Shahakam Mokhtar. This concert will showcase the synergy of two generations;
Renowned veteran singer Datuk Andre Goh has enthralled the nation with his talent in singing Malay classics in Bakat TV competition in 1972. He has performed at many state palaces and in Asian countries. He was conferred the Datukship title (the Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka) in 2011 for his five-decade contribution towards the arts industry. This will be his second performance at DFP after his collaboration with Badan Yayasan Warisan Johor in a concert themed Malam Melayu Klasik in 2013.
Hazra Dollah is a graduate from ASWARA who became the champion in Bintang Asli Remaja (2008), has recorded a few singles and participated in a reality show, 3 Juara in the Irama Malaysia category (2016). With her group Alun Tradisi, they have won Kumpulan Lagu Melayu Asli MBPJ (2010).
Danial Chuer has a Diploma in Music and won the Idola Kecil 6 and Idola Kecil Ultra. He has also participated in reality shows such as Big Stage, Vokal Mania, I Can See Your Voice and became the jury for All Together Now. To date, he has recorded three singles.
Rojer Kajol began his artistic venture in ghazal music in 2000 and was the protégé of the late Pak Ngah. He is capable of playing the gambus, tabla, rebana, percussion and mandolin. Last year, he received an accolade from the World Islamic Tourism & Trade Awards besides performing around Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Zehra Zambri is the finalist for Gegar Veganza 11 and Anugerah Juara Lagu in 2005. Prior to this, she has participated in competitions such as Malaysian Idol (2004) and Bintang Asli Remaja (2001), and recorded two albums.
Don’t miss the chance to beguile in the dynamic combination of traditional music with orchestral twists on the prestigious DFP stage, a beautiful manifesto for the local arts and culture scene.
Concert Details
Date
Saturday, 5 July 2025 at 8.00 pm
Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Orchestra / Conductor / Vocals
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Ahmad Muriz Che Rose conductor
Datuk Andre Goh vocals
Hazra Dollah vocals
Rojer Kajol vocals
Danial Chuer vocals
Zehra Zambri vocals
Ticket Prices
Premium: RM329, A Reserve: RM279, B Reserve: RM229, C Reserve: RM179
Suite: RM389/RM449 per seat
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Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time
(closed on Mondays and Public Holidays except when there is a scheduled performance)
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