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Indonesia New US34billion capital Nusantara. Music Press Asia

Indonesia Government Passes Bill To Build New City

In an effort to relieve huge environmental challenges facing Jakarta and redistribute wealth, President Joko Widodo has recently announced the plan to move Indonesia’s capital – a plan that could go ahead in 2024.How would this new plan reduce the burden on Jakarta, a city of 10 million?Will Indonesia’s New City Nusantara Be A Capital For The Music Community? One of the fastest sinking cities in the world, Jakarta, in the Java islands, is home to 60% of the country’s population and more than half of its economic activity. With…

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MPYO Performs at Bid2022. Music Press Asia
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Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performed Arrangement by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose

Last month, the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) performed live an orchestral piece inspired by a Malay folk tune titled Laksamana Raja di Laut (Admiral King of the Sea) during the opening of Malaysia Bid Round 2022 – an event organised by Malaysia Petroleum Management at KL Convention Centre. The tune was arranged by the maestro, Ahmad Muriz Che Rose.…

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Lang Lang Joins Music China 2022. Music Press Asia

Lang Lang Joins Music China As Global Charity Ambassador

When it comes to global recognition, there are few icons more widely treasured than Chinese pianist Lang Lang, who has raised the profile of Chinese musicians to a new level on the international stage. For almost two decades, Music China has embarked on a similar journey. As one of the world’s largest trade fairs for musical instruments, the fair has…

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Rediscover Chinese Music by China National Traditional Orchestra. Music Press Asia
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China National Traditional Orchestra: Keeping Ancient Instruments Alive

The Pride of China: A Lunar New Year Musical Experience Chinese Music has come a long way ever since the opening up of China. Alongside an active performing arts program, China is keeping the spirit of its ancient traditional instruments alive. By developing wholesome stage shows such as this one, its rich library of music imitating sounds of nature has…

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Dolla Malaysian Girl Group Signed to UMG Benefits from Twitch Amazon deal. Music Press Asia

UMG To Collaborate With Amazon Music & Twitch To Boost Fan Experience

Twitch to Collaborate with UMG on Original Content for the Live Streaming Service Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, Twitch, and Amazon Music, last month (27 Jan) announced an expansion of the companies’ agreements. According to the joint press release by UMG, Twitch and Amazon, the expanded agreements will provide customers with enhanced access to some…

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Bill Bensley To Premiere Art Exhibition in Bangkok. Music Press Asia
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Bill Bensley Debuts Public Art Exhibition in Bangkok

Bangkok-based Bill Bensley is an internationally acclaimed architect. From January 28 to February 28, he will be displaying his art for the very first time for an art exhibition open to the public. The amusing and enchanting artworks by Bensley will be on display during “Love — Camp — Explore — Dreams” at the RCB Galleria of River City Bangkok,…

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Wide Open Sky Directed by Lisa Nicol is now released on Netflix Australia. Music Press Asia
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Music Education In The Right Direction

Wide Open Sky follows the heart-warming story of an outback Australian children’s choir. Chronicling their journey from auditions to end-of-year concert, the trials of trying to run a children’s choir in a remote and disadvantaged region are revealed. Here, sport is king and music education is non-existent. Despite this, choir mistress Michelle has high expectations. She wants to teach the…

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Free Hand Malaysian Composer Anthology Sime Darby. Music Press Asia
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Free Hand Contemporary Composer Piano Festival 2022 Is Calling For Scores

The Malaysian Composer Collective (MCC) is proud to partner with UCSI Institute of Music for the second Free Hand Contemporary Composers Piano Festival 2022. During the festival, two composers will be selected to receive a commission to write a new piano work which will be the set piece for Senior and Young Artist Categories for the UCSI University International Piano…

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The Music of Malaysia Book by Patricia Matusky and Tan Booi Beng. Music Press Asia

Recommended Music Book of the Month

The Music of Malaysia: The Classical, Folk and Syncretic Traditions (Soas Musicology) (2nd Hardcover + Spoken Word Compact Disc) [Hardcover] The Music of Malaysia, first published in Malay in 1997 and followed by an English edition in 2004 is still the only history, appreciation, and analysis of Malaysian music in its many and varied forms available in English. Publication Date…

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Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Concert. Music Press Asia

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra & Malaysian Composers Collective Partner To Feature Homegrown Composers

Last month, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) showcased modern works of homegrown composers in its MPOPlaysOn: Malaysian Composers Series – a chamber concert. Collaborating with the Malaysian Composers Collective (MCC), the virtual concert is part of MPO’s ongoing support for the compositions of Malaysian orchestral works. Music that would translate the rich and diverse backgrounds, and then let them be…

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