The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) continues to tell stories through its exceptional musical splendour in an upcoming concert on Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 8.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC.
The concert will commence with Mozart’s Symphony No.34 which opened the doors to musical romanticism. A work full of fanfares, pomp and festive spirit, it was written in 1780.
Next, the MPO horn player Grzegorz Curyla will take centrestage to serenade with Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4, a work that breezes along with infectious gaiety, good humour, scintillating virtuosity and melting beauty. It was written in 1786 specifically for Joseph Leutgeb, Mozart’s lifelong musician friend.
Curyla, one of the most prominent Polish horn players of his generation, has performed with renowned orchestras such as the BBC, Berlin and Royal Philharmonics, the London Sinfonietta, the Sydney and Melbourne Symphonies, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He joined the MPO in 2015 as Section Principal Horn.
The MPO will close the concert with a Beethoven masterpiece entitled Symphony No.2 which contains humour with joyful and sweet melodies. Many listeners were invariably left surprised, thrilled and amazed at what truly unusual work it is.
Making his debut on the DFP stage to lead the MPO is Andrea Marcon, an Italy-born conductor/organist/harpsichordist and specialist for early music. He has collaborated with major orchestras of Berlin, Monte Carlo, Munich and Salzburg, and has heralded performances of many famous operatic works. As a prolific recording artist, he was awarded the Diapason D’Or and ECHO Klassik Award, and has earned two Grammy Award nominations.
Beguile in a joyful listening and visual feasts with the MPO in a concert where every beat tells a new story!
Note: there will be a horn masterclass with Grzegorz Curyla for music enthusiasts on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 6.00 pm at DFP. Tickets are priced at RM25 and bookings can be made by calling the Box Office.
The MPO will continue to strive to provide the best performances and diverse programming accessible to everyone. You have been our inspiration, motivating us through all our hard work, hours of practice, commitment and challenges at every level. All our achievements are due to your love and support. Be the instruments that keep us alive. Donate to MPO now at mpo.com.my/donate. Any contribution given will be channelled to further develop the local talents, to engage our audience with a diverse selection of music and performances that appeal to all, and to continue to inspire hope by bringing the love of music to everyone. #YouAreTheReason
Concert Details
Date
Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 8.00 pm
Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC
Orchestra / Conductor / Soloist
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Andrea Marcon conductor
Grzegorz Curyla horn
Ticket Prices
Premium: RM379, A Reserve: RM329, B Reserve: RM279, C Reserve: RM229
Suite: RM439/RM499 per seat (inclusive of light refreshments)
Box Office Hours
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm, 9.00 pm on performance nights
Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time
Telephone Bookings: 03-23317007
Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my
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