Malaysian Maestros Strike Gold in Rose Valley: A Triumph for Craftsmanship In a remarkable turn for the world of lutherie, two Malaysian violin makers have not only put their nation on the map but have done so with a resounding flourish. From the picturesque Rose Valley of Bulgaria, Tan Joven, 25, from Melaka, and her mentor, Tan Chin Seng, 45,…
Led by Music Director and Resident Conductor Cheryl Mah, The klpac Symphonic Band is kicking off its 2025 season with…
Music4Good, an inspiring new initiative in Malaysia is dedicated to bringing music to underserved communities across the country, through its…
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…
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has increased its digital content fund to RM65 million/US$15 million to promote creative works “especially those that embody the spirit of nationalism”, and will provide about RM40…
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…
The OIC International Business Centre here in Kuala Lumpur has recently made an announcement. The third edition of its event “The Muslim World Rania Award” will take place this Feb. 23. Hosting venue – Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Malaysia – will see multiple awards presented to recognize women’s efforts in business. “Rania” means Queen and there is no…
Just a few weeks away from performing at the Shibuya Club Quattro in Japan, Tinariwen confirmed show at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on Dec.15. Malaysia’s performing arts history archive, Pusaka collaborates…
Malay-language arthouse horror film Tiger Stripes made history by becoming the first Malaysian film to win the grand prize for best feature at the Cannes’ Critics’ Week, a sidebar for…
The National Symphony Orchestra’s celestial program for the second concert of the 2023 classical music esroes bore the stamp of Nasran Nawi, who took over as acting Music Director in…
What do you think happened in the last 50 years of the Chinese pop music era in Malaysia? In 2019, AEC released a 12-episode documentary film titled At the Equator,…
The Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir (HKWMVC), which stemmed from an impromptu singing of Welsh songs around the piano at the St David’s Society Annual Ball in 1977, has…
Tonight, Malaysia’s TUTAN Entertainment will present a live conversation featuring Steinway pianist Dr. Poom Prommachart and conductor Kevin Field with Music Press Asia’s editor-in-chief Monica Tong as moderator. As part…
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) is Malaysia’s first concert hall dedicated to classical music. Designed by Cesar Pelli, the hall takes its inspiration from the traditional shoe-box shape of the great…
Hong Kong singer-actor Jacky Cheung is showing no sign of slowing down. The Cantopop singer who turned 62 last month (Jul) has already completed a Macao residency and 11 sold-out…
Istana Budaya’s latest production Sulur Nakasari 2.0 is all about bolstering its creative artistry from within its ethnic dance and music segment. For two evenings in a row starting tomorrow (Jul. 28), Istana Budaya with its very own production theatre group will mesmerize with some…
