Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) was founded by the conductor, Kees Bakels in year 1998. The MPO's mission is to build interest and encourage people in Malaysia to appreciate classical music.

Thanks Nuffnang for giving me the opportunity to have a deeper understanding in both MPO and classical music. This is the first time for me attending any concert held by MPO and it is a really good exposure.

PETRONAS Philharmonic Hall is indeed a well built hall for music concerts. The surrounding is simply near perfect.

As for the performance, it was impressive. The pieces were well portrayed and the style was depicted. I personally enjoy wind orchestra, so I do not know much about strings.

Conductor: Kees Bakels

1. Divertimento on "Sellinger's Round" by Michael Tippett
2. Symphony No.98 in B flat by Franz Joseph Haydn
3. Symphony No.103 in E flat - "Drumroll" by Franz Joseph Haydn

Markus Gundermann the concertmaster which played the solo in 2nd movement of both first and third pieces was awesome. Every single note and the articulations were precisely well played.

A shot taken by wei² illegally

The group of nuffnangers were there as well, but I have no guts to approach them. Haha. Well, after the concert wei² and I headed back to SP for friend's birthday party, and later Poppy.

p/s: In the past, music was a pastime that enjoyed by nobility, but yet now people find it boring and hypnotising. Why like that one?! =P