EXPO 2020 DUBAI: MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA SHOWCASE
Date and Time: Jan 9, 11pm
Hands Percussion Malaysia and Sutra Dance Theatre are amongst the performing arts highlights for the “Malaysia Truly Asia” showcase which is able to happen on Jan 9 at Expo 2020 Dubai’s cultural landmark, the Jubilee Park.
Cultural performances by troupes from Istana Budaya and the National Department for Culture and Arts, and showcases from pop stars Syafinaz and Zainal Abidin are additionally a part of the line-up.
“Presenting our Malaysian-made traditional and contemporary percussion performance on a global stage means that we get to share the beauty and uniqueness of our music and culture to an international audience,” mentioned Bernard Goh, inventive director and founding father of Hands Percussion Malaysia.
The group’s efficiency will embody an unique musical piece, which incorporates devices resembling Chinese drums (shigu), bonang, gendang and jidor.
“Our first performance for 2022 places us right on an international stage of Expo 2020 Dubai. This experience will be a truly unique one for our dancers, especially the young ones who are beginning to learn the art of traditional dances,” mentioned Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, founding father of the Sutra Foundation, who added that this was its first efficiency abroad in two years.
The Malaysia Truly Asia showcase is along with the Malaysia Day flagship occasion of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is able to finish on March 31, 2022.
On Jan 9 at 11pm, it may be streamed without spending a dime here.
VIRTUAL STORYTELLING: BERCERITA DENGAN ABANG ZHAF
Date and Time: Unlimited
Dancer/actor Zhafir Muzani provides one other feather to his cap as a storyteller on this new on-line sequence by the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac).
Zhaf, as he’s fondly identified, will take viewers on wild and thrilling adventures whereas including a dose of enjoyable and humour.
From the story of a whale who reveals a woman the state of the oceans to the journey and challenges of a tadpole named Gudu in turning into a frog, there’s one thing for everybody. Gather round the laptop and have an excellent household time.
Bercerita Dengan Abang Zhaf could be streamed without spending a dime through KLPac’s Youtube channel.
VIRTUAL THEATRE: TEPUK AMAI AMAI
Date and Time: Until Jan 9, 3.30pm and 9pm
This Bahasa Malaysia play offered by Revolution Stage depicts college life by means of the eyes of scholars, lecturers, dad and mom, and households. The plot revolves round the college students who work tirelessly to realize their objectives and goals. Various conflicts come up on account of their efforts. The play additionally touches on the lives of scholars with tutorial difficulties.
Tepuk Amai Amai, ticketed, will likely be streamed live through Revolution Stage’s website. You can even watch the play on-site.
A scene from ‘The Extraordinaire.’
VIRTUAL THEATRE: THE EXTRAORDINAIRE
Date and Time: Jan 8, 8pm
In a monster household, the louder you roar at somebody, the larger the love you might be expressing. Arfan is aware of this all too properly, being raised in a monster household that has realized how one can co-exist with people by disguising themselves. When a pandemic strikes, the household goes into isolation. As the weeks cross and the scenario persists, their roars get softer.
The Extraordinaire, ticketed, will likely be streamed through CloudTheatre. This play will likely be offered in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia.
The newest version spotlights Prof Dr Tazul Izan Tajuddin, the dean of the UiTM Faculty of Music.
ONLINE DOCUMENTARY: A COMPOSER’S PERSPECTIVE
Date and time: Available on YouTube
The UiTM Faculty of Music presents the Hajarul Bajunid Project, a documentary sequence, primarily specializing in academicians and practitioners that contribute to the development of the music business in Malaysia.
The newest version spotlights Prof Dr Tazul Izan Tajuddin, the dean of the UiTM Faculty of Music.
Tazul has been a champion of the New Music style, working by means of his profession to introduce this music language to the lots right here. From his admiration for composers resembling Arnold Schonberg, Gyorgy Ligeti, Iannis Xenakis and Brian Ferneyhough in the Nineteen Nineties to his early days as assistant conductor of the National Choir, Tazul’s profession has gone from power to power.
He lived, studied and labored in the United States, Britain and Europe for nearly 17 years earlier than returning to Malaysia.
If you are new to this music, although, you could want some assist in decoding the rating.
In this episode, Tazul shares his huge profession expertise, speaking New Music and staying curious proper to Malaysian inventive mindsets and compositional craft.
Watch the interview here.
A display screen shot of the ‘Jolly@80’ exhibition at G13 Gallery.
ART EXHIBITION: G13 GALLERY/JOLLY @ 80
In Petaling Jaya, G13 Gallery will likely be opening Jolly @ 80, a solo exhibition by Jolly Koh, to commemorate the artist’s eightieth birthday on Jan 10. There will likely be greater than 40 work on show, every wrought in his personal inimitable fashion.
As productive as ever, in his lengthy profession, the exhibition highlights the creativity and sheer bodily power that continues to characterise Koh’s artistry. Jolly @ 80 will run from Jan 10-29 on-site at G13 Gallery.
Art lovers can view a teaser of the exhibition here.
