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Somtow Sucharitkul Siam Sinfonietta DBKL 2025 Music Press Asia
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Siam Sinfonietta’s Triumphant Performance at Kuala Lumpur’s Festival Orkestra 2025

Amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry woven by DBKL’s recent orchestra festival, spanning from 31 May to 29 June, a particular hue of passion emerged with the concert aptly titled ‘Colours of Passion’. The evening’s grand unveiling saw the arrival of Thailand’s prodigious Siam Sinfonietta youth orchestra, under the masterful baton of Maestro Somtow Sucharitkul, a figure whose artistry is a source of immense national pride. This significant cultural exchange, a testament to the collaborative spirit between the Mayor’s office of Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), Euroasia Association of Performing Arts, and Siam…

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Hans Zimmer: The Maestro of Cinematic Soundtracks’ Screen to Stage Magic

Hans Zimmer is 67, but you wouldn’t know it. The man behind Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and Gladiator looks as sharp as his compositions sound. His secret? Discipline. While most composers stay behind the scenes, Zimmer thrives on stage, keeping himself in top form to match the energy of his music. His early 2025 tour across Asia proved one thing—Zimmer…

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Music Journalism Course Music Press Asia
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Want to be a music journalist? Here’s how to start!

So, you want to be a music journalist? Think of your words as instruments—crafted carefully, they shape how we hear and feel the music. Whether you’re reviewing albums, interviewing artists, or covering live shows, music journalism is about bringing the sound to life through storytelling. In this article, you’ll learn the fundamentals—from writing engaging reviews to asking the right questions…

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Aspen Music Festival and School Features Summer Program

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) celebrates 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer, when more than 450 young artists from around the world come together, with artist-faculty and guests from the foremost orchestras and music schools nationwide, for almost 200 public events. Titled “Concerning the Spiritual in Art,” the 2025 Festival explores this theme through works including…

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LIVE Classical Music 2025 Program Music Press Asia
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Universal Music Launches Classical Music Label in China, Finally

Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), recently announced the official launch of Deutsche Grammophon China (DG China) and Blue Note Records China, marking a major expansion into China’s burgeoning classical and jazz music sectors. As two of the most iconic and influential labels in global classical and jazz history, Deutsche Grammophon and Blue Note…

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Book of the Month: Einstein’s Violin by Joseph Eger

Every once in a while, a book comes along that captures the imagination, stirs the heart, and leaves a lasting impression. This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight a title that does just that—a must-read that will transport you, challenge your perspectives, and stay with you long after you turn the last page. To spark your curiosity, we’ve selected some of…

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George Enescu International Festival: Classical Music Made Cool

Alright, young music lovers, get ready to have your minds blown because classical music is about to hit different! 🎶🔥 Welcome to the George Enescu International Festival, where legendary orchestras, jaw-dropping soloists, and high-energy performances collide for a full four weeks of pure musical magic! Running from August 24 to September 21, this festival is THE place to experience world-class…

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Recommended Music Documentary of The Week: “The Last Repair Shop”

Recently made it onto the on-demand platform Disney+ is a portly but short 40-minute documentary. In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. The documentary — directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers — featured four unforgettable…

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Michelle Mariposa wins MetOpera competition 2025 Music Press Asia
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Interview with Filipino Mezzo Soprano Michelle Mariposa

Pinay mezzo-soprano singer Michelle Mariposa was one of the 1,500 participants of the Metropolitan Opera’s Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. The 30-year-old Filipino-Chinese singer from Quezon City wowed judges with her performance of Gioachino Rossini’s Semiramide, and Jules Massenet’s Werther and emerged as one of the five winners to win the competition. Q1///// Michelle, congratulations again for being one of the recent…

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Jakarta Band Rachun Released New Music

Music Press Asia just crowned Jakarta band Rachun as the Indie Band of the Week, and it’s a well-deserved title under Indonesian music. Edgy and infectious storyline, this is a serious dose of the energy in this geography at this moment in time. Its epic lyrics tell us stories from the heart of the country’s socio and political economy. Just…

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