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Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House 2026: Tradition Meets Technology

Sydney, Australia — Opera Australia is set to captivate audiences once again with Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, staged at the Sydney Opera House from 3 January to 25 March 2026. Known for its heartrending score and visually striking staging, this production blends classical operatic storytelling with cutting-edge digital artistry, ensuring it remains a must-see in the global opera calendar.…

Bachfest Malaysia Goes International with Its Biggest Festival Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Bachfest Malaysia is turning ten—and it’s going global. For the first time, the festival will host…

Bachfest Malaysia 2025 landscape poster Music Press Asia

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South Korean Violinist Choi Soojin Wins Top Prize at 2025 Il Piccolo Violino Magico

A rising star has emerged from this year’s Il Piccolo Violino Magico, the prestigious international violin competition for musicians under…

Choisoojin winner Il Piccolo Violino Magico 2025 Music Press Asia

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George Enescu International Festival: Classical Music Made Cool

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…

Somtow Sucharitkul Siam Sinfonietta DBKL 2025 Music Press Asia

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June: Asia’s Month of Music, Culture, and Global Celebrations

June is almost gone, and with it comes a spectacular lineup of live music events across Asia. As the year’s midpoint, this month pulses with energy—festivals, concerts, and cultural celebrations…

Cannes Lion returns 2025 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…

LIVE Classical Music 2025 Program Music Press Asia

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Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Returns for its 17th Edition

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

Manila Symphony Orchestra Features 80th Postwar Concerts of 1945

George Enescu International Festival: Classical Music Made Cool

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Michelle Mariposa wins MetOpera competition 2025 Music Press Asia

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[Michelle Mariposa wins MetOpera competition 2025. Photo credit Natalie Powers/Met Opera. Newswire by 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…

Sentul Venue KLPAC Kicks Off First Quarter Season of 2025 with Live Music Programs

Led by Music Director and Resident Conductor Cheryl Mah, The klpac Symphonic Band is kicking off its 2025 season with an exciting night to bring audiences beyond the screen and…

KL Symphonic band perform at KLPAC this March 2025 Music Press Asia

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Chinese Pianist Sa Chen Tours Australia, Performs at Sydney Opera House

16 Feb 2025, Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House The youngest Jury Member of the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition is making her highly anticipated Australian debut in 2025. After…

Sa Chen to tour Australia performs at Sydney Opera House Music Press Asia

Music4Good Debuts Concert at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Music4Good, an inspiring new initiative in Malaysia is dedicated to bringing music to underserved communities across the country, through its talented ensemble and unique corporate social responsibility partnerships. In November,…

Music4Good debuts at Pantai Hospital KL Music Press Asia

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festive / classical music

William J Kirkpatrick’s Hymn Plays on Classic FM Live Radio

You may not be familiar with the name Kirkpatrick, but you will have heard his music played in December each year. Although the music is not a popular choice among…

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education & competition

Classical Music Academy Schlossakademie Opens Debut Concert Competition Registration

Are you between 16 and 33 years old and totally in love with classical music and by the way also plays the violin, and or cello and sing? Then we…

Classical Music Competition Music Press Asia

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malaysia

Samuel Dass: “Culture Defines Your Country and Customs.”

When an interview day and time to meet Malaysian sitar artists was made available to me, I jumped on the opportunity right away. Why? It wasn’t at all difficult to…

Malaysia

Swarasia Community Arts Center to feature Malaysian Artists at Kuala Lumpur’s Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

Swarasia Community Arts Center, in collaboration with Mojo Projects, proudly presents “The Malaysian Wave”, a concert that will highlight Malaysia’s dynamic musical landscape. Scheduled for November 17, 2024, at the…

Swarasia Arts features Samuel Dass Zainal Abidin Music Press Asia

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Podcast of the Week: Joanna & The Maestro

Joanna Lumley and her husband Stephen Barlow invite you into their home for a fascinating, funny journey into their shared love of music. You probably know Joanna Lumley, but you…

Joanna Lumley Stephen Barlow podcast Music Press Asia

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Yutaka Sado to Conduct Gershwin & Schoenberg

Tonight, for the opening concert of the 2024 Grafenegg Festival, festival director Rudolf Buchbinder joins the Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich and conductor Yutaka Sado on the open-air Wolkenturm stage for a programme featuring two giant – but deeply contrasting – figures of 20th-century music. To open, Buchbinder…

Yutaka Sado to conduct at Grefenegg Festival Music Press Asia

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August 18, 2025

Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House 2026: Tradition Meets Technology

Bachfest Malaysia Goes International with Its Biggest Festival Yet

South Korean Violinist Choi Soojin Wins Top Prize at 2025 Il Piccolo Violino Magico

George Enescu International Festival: Classical Music Made Cool

Siam Sinfonietta’s Triumphant Performance at Kuala Lumpur’s Festival Orkestra 2025

June: Asia’s Month of Music, Culture, and Global Celebrations

Universal Music Launches Classical Music Label in China, Finally

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Returns for its 17th Edition

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

Manila Symphony Orchestra Features 80th Postwar Concerts of 1945

George Enescu International Festival: Classical Music Made Cool

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Interview with Filipino Mezzo Soprano Michelle Mariposa

Sentul Venue KLPAC Kicks Off First Quarter Season of 2025 with Live Music Programs

Chinese Pianist Sa Chen Tours Australia, Performs at Sydney Opera House

Music4Good Debuts Concert at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

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William J Kirkpatrick’s Hymn Plays on Classic FM Live Radio

Classical Music Academy Schlossakademie Opens Debut Concert Competition Registration

Samuel Dass: “Culture Defines Your Country and Customs.”

Swarasia Community Arts Center to feature Malaysian Artists at Kuala Lumpur’s Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

Podcast of the Week: Joanna & The Maestro

Yutaka Sado to Conduct Gershwin & Schoenberg

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