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Likhang Peyups Diliman at UPSO. Music Press Asia
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UP College Of Music Launches UPSO MusiKademya

Established in 2023 in partnership with the University of the Philippines College Of Music’s MusicX, UPSO MusiKademya is now launched to offer children, teenagers, and adults the opportunity to learn orchestral instruments with our accomplished UPSO musicians. Beyond basic performance techniques, according to their official news release, MusiKademya aims to ‘equip its students with skills in ensemble playing to further enhance their enjoyment of classical music’. UPSO MusiKademya stemmed from the “kademya” or community learning center for music of the Philippine band tradition. In the years to come, UPSO envisions…

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Reuben Laurente art exhibition NCCA Manila. Music Press Asia
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Filipino Artist Reuben Laurente Exhibits at Manila’s NCCA

Not new to embarking on new challenges, Reuben, after reigniting his passion for painting – his other love, will stage his first solo exhibit. He is backed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). “Pilipino Ako, Ito Ang Aking Lahi” a solo exhibition by Reuben Laurente is exhibited from April 06 – 30, 2023 at the NCCA…

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Way Back Home by Rohan Thakur. Music Press Asia
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Way Back Home: An Intimate Introduction to The Himalayas

Rohan, a native of the Lahaul Valley, the perfect example of confused young Indians, has been away from home all his life in pursuit of better things. An artist at heart with an intense potential to express lacks the direction & discipline. After trying his hand at many things, being a traveler, adventurer, musician and filmmaker; he is finally back…

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Jaya Ram by Sutra Foundation MY 800450. Music Press Asia
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Sutra Foundation Performs at Kuala Lumpur’s Shantanand Auditorium After World Tour

Jaya Ram, the Odissi production of the Sutra Foundation, performed on the grounds of the Temple of Fine Arts in its second season since its world premiere in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in September, 2022. Hosted by Alaka Foundation, the 3-day performance is a rewarding display of sophistication after opening at The Konark Festival (Odisha) Dec 1, 2022. Since then, they…

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Chloe Chua release Vivaldi Locatelli album w SSO. Music Press Asia

Chloe Chua Debuts Vivaldi and Locatelli Album with Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Rising Singaporean star violinist Chloe Chua makes her recording debut with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Locatelli’s Harmonic Labyrinth. The album begins Chloe’s international recording career. With Four Seasons, she revisits a piece close to her heart. The violinist’s performance of “Winter” won her the joint-first prize at the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for…

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Festival Listings 2023 SIPF. Music Press Asia

The 29th Singapore International Piano Festival to feature Lim Yan & Tengku Irfan

Asia’s premier piano festival returns for its 29th edition from 3 to 11 June with a selection of live and digital recitals, masterclasses and a talk. Led by Artistic Director and Singaporean pianist Lim Yan, the 2023 festival will feature renowned pianists Nelson Goerner, Tengku Irfan, Jonathan Biss and Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Praised for his unfailingly communicative pianism, leading British pianist…

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Indian dance at Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Fest Malaysia. Music Press Asia
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Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival Returns August 2023

The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF), Malaysia’s largest free-for-all arts festival has finally returned after five long years. YSDAF 2023-themed “Shout it Out: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” kicked off in February, and will end with a final celebration on Aug 19 and 20, 2023. Presented by the Yayasan Sime Darby and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), the…

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Nadir x Erino Yumiki Japan Foundation KL. Music Press Asia

Music Review: Erino Yumiki & Nadir at The Bee, Publika

It is absolutely a cliché – but holds true in the music world – when we say music transcends all language barriers. So here’s another story of one that exemplifies this metaphor; one where Japan’s undeniably artful and futuristic funk guitar meets Malaysia’s Carnatic vocals, and instrumental virtuosos with the traditional elements of the tabla. It is obvious from the…

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Emiliano Cyrus wins China pop music award. Music Press Asia (1)

Emiliano Cyrus Wins Global Chinese Pop Music Chart Award

EC Yiping (EC一平, Emiliano Cyrus) was recently awarded the ‘Best Male Singer Award’ at the “Global Chinese Pop Music Golden Melody Chart” seventh-anniversary ceremony. His new single ‘Ignite Dreams’ (燃梦) topped the radio and TV double charts. As the theme song of ‘Peach Drunken Pinggu 2022 China•Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Triathlon’, ‘Ignite Dreams’ is an inspirational song dedicated to excellence in sports. And…

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Josh Kua Malaysian Chinese violinist. Music Press Asia

When Electric Strings Do The Talking

Violinist and composer Josh Kua recently released All A Game, a new single that launched on music streaming platforms on 3 Mar. Converging violin and cyberpunk, All A Game is a fusion of hard-hitting beats, synth bass lines, and electronic violin melodies. Josh works alongside music producer Daniel Veerapen as co-producer, blending cyberpunk-inspired tracks with dark synth and synth wave…

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