SINCE its inception in 2005, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) has contributed tremendously to the native leisure trade, notably the theatre scene. Thanks to founders, Dato’ Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham Oam who repeatedly work to offer a voice for native performers.
Even throughout these instances of uncertainty, the KLPAC founders have been opening their doorways to promising creatives. In truth, subsequent month alone KLPAC is about to host an array of thrilling shows. From classical concert events to humorous performs, listed below are 5 upcoming productions to catch at KLPAC.
Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2022
The Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival is again with new and thrilling occasions. Guests as per typical can anticipate to be handled to a number of wealthy and fulfilling jazz actions – concert events, workshops, and boards. But this time round, visitors may anticipate a particular deal with.
For the primary time, the upcoming jazz occasion can be that includes the Malaysian Junior Jazz Piano Competition. So, mark your calendars and present your assist to the younger stars of tomorrow!
Date: June 24-26, 2022
Genre: Concert
Tchaikovsky – The Great Romantic Master
The final merchandise on KLPAC’s July roster, Tchaikovsky – The Great Romantic Master is devoted to the late Tchaikovsky. In truth, the present is giving audiences a uncommon alternative to expertise the great thing about Tchaikovsky’s music. Bringing his legacy alive is live performance pianist Dr Elaine Yap Sin Yee.
Yap who lately accomplished her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, can be opening the present with the late composer’s traditional, Piano Concerto No.1 in Bb Minor, Op.23.
Date: July 22-24, 2022
Genre: Concert
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
An adaptation of Brian Friel’s 1964 Philadelphia Here I Come, KLPAC founder, Joe Hasham OAM is as soon as once more bringing this well-beloved play to the native stage. Hasham will revisit this iconic manufacturing with a few of its unique forged members together with Dato’s Faridah and Patrick Teoh together with new actors.
Philadelphia, Here I Come! revolves round an area boy named Danny Tan who resides in Cheras. Tan who feels unfulfilled, decides to take up his aunt’s provide to hitch her in Philadelphia. Upon deciding so, he fantasises about his new life – one with out his former lover and uncommunicative father.
Date: July 9-17, 2022
Genre: Play
Language: English
Lawn Chamber Series
Ever needed to take pleasure in instrumental music outdoor comfortably? Well, say no extra as Lawn Chamber Series is designed to carry you that have! As the very first version of its Lawn Chamber sequence, the klpac Symphonic Band will entertain visitors exterior on the venue’s garden.
The band which is made up of 34 musicians, can be performing crowd-pleasers like Beauty and the Beast, Lord of the Rings, When You Wish Upon the Star and plenty of extra. klpac Symphonic Band additionally has a bunch of interactive actions for the viewers.
Date: July 16-17, 2022
Genre: Concert
Reminiscing with the klpac String Orchestra
Held at Pentas 2, this upcoming orchestra live performance will see the debut of Andrea Sim because the resident conductor of the klpac String live performance. Sim will mark her entrance by performing a set of classical music and up to date numbers.
On the classical entrance, the forthcoming operate will function numbers like Bach’s Brandenburg and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7. Whereas for its trendy choices, the string orchestra can be throwing in well-liked tracks akin to Test Drive (from How to Train Your Dragon) and the John Williams trilogy.
Date: July 1-3, 2022
Genre: Concert
