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Morissette Amon Cast in ‘The Notebook’ as Middle Allie

📍 Quick Facts What: The Notebook Musical When: September 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed by organisers) Where: Manila, Philippines (venue to be announced) Tickets: Available via official ticketing platforms (link to be added once live) Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is set to stage The Notebook: The Musical as its season opener for 2026–2027 this September, marking its international premiere in Manila. TGA has announced additional cast members for its staging of “The Notebook: The Musical,” which will hold its international premiere in September 2026 at the Samsung Performing Arts…

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Star Wars Day: A Gateway to Orchestral Music in Asia

Every year on May 4, Star Wars Day brings with it a wave of nostalgia, references, and familiar themes. Yet beyond its cultural footprint, the music of Star Wars offers something more enduring, particularly for audiences across Asia. For many, film music is the first encounter with the sound of a full orchestra. Before concert halls and symphonies, it is…

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Joe Hisaishi 久石譲 Expands Global Presence with 43 Concert Dates Through 2026

Few composers today command the kind of cross-continental presence that Joe Hisaishi now sustains with ease. With 43 confirmed performances through the end of 2026, Hisaishi’s latest touring schedule is less a series of appearances and more a statement of artistic reach, spanning Asia, Europe, and North America in a tightly orchestrated global circuit. At the centre of this expansive…

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Yuja Wang’s Playing with Fire Enters the 2026 Festival de Cannes Immersive Competition

Among the nine groundbreaking works selected from eight countries for the 2026 Immersive Competition at the Festival de Cannes, one project stands out for its bold reimagining of classical performance. Playing with Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, produced by VIVE Arts, has been shortlisted for Best Immersive Work as part of the Festival’s third Immersive Competition, taking place…

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Listening to the Earth: Asia’s Living Soundscapes

Earth Day Across Asia: A Continent of Climates Earth Day in Asia does not arrive as a singular experience. It unfolds across monsoon skies, mountain air, coastal humidity, and forest canopies that breathe at their own pace. In Kuala Lumpur, thunder rolls through the afternoon; elsewhere, spring softens landscapes in quieter ways. To listen across Asia is to encounter not…

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Music Tools of the Week: Expanding How We Play, Anywhere and For Everyone

In a music landscape shaped by both innovation and accessibility, new tools are redefining not only how we create sound, but who gets to create it. This week, two products stand out for very different, but equally meaningful reasons. Play Anytime, Anywhere: Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max Aeroband PocketDrum 2 Max For musicians looking to break free from physical constraints, the…

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Why Juilliard Still Matters: Two Violin Students on Choosing Music Education with Purpose

In an era where music careers are increasingly self-directed and digital-first, the decision to pursue formal conservatory training remains deeply personal. For two violin students at the Juilliard School, the choice reflects not just ambition, but a clear sense of direction. From Small-Town Dream to Global Stage For violin student Maya Kilburn, Juilliard represents both artistic and personal transformation. “[New…

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Lunch Time with Classic FM

Midday listening rituals from the tropics, tuned to a global classical pulse. There is something quietly indulgent about pausing in the middle of a tropical afternoon to listen—really listen—to classical music. At 12:00pm yesterday in Malaysia’s timezone (MYT), while the UK is only just stirring awake, our classical music desk at Music Press Asia settles into a different rhythm. Lunch…

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026/27 Season

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, marking a significant artistic shift with the appointment of Hannu Lintu as its new Quantedge Music Director. If orchestras had personality resets like phones, this would be the “serious upgrade but still recognisably itself” version. Joining him in shaping this next chapter are Nathanaël Iselin as Associate Conductor and Andrew Beer…

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Deadline Extended for 5th Petrichor International Music Competition

The 5th Petrichor International Music Competition has officially extended its application deadline, offering musicians worldwide a second chance to submit their work for one of the most substantial independent competition prize pools this year. With a total of $60,000 in prizes, the competition spans 12 categories, selecting 36 winners and 120 finalists across disciplines. It is open to performers, composers,…

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