Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is funded by the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas). The 105-member symphony orchestra is made up of musicians from 22 countries. On 17th August 1998, MPO performed its inaugural performance under the direction of Music Director Kees Bakels at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Matthias Bamert joined the MPO as its new Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor in 2005. The orchestra's motto "Hear And You Will See" is a reflection of its purpose: to share the depth, power and beauty of great orchestral music.

Currently, under the leadership of Maestro Bakels, Resident Conductor Datuk Ooi Chean See and Associate Conductor Kevin Field, has built a loyal and appreciative following in Kuala Lumpur and other major cities in Malaysia. Matthias Bamert has joined the MPO as its new Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor.

Its annual schedule of more than 100 concerts includes chamber music, contemporary music and commissioned works. The backbone of each season is a performing roster of major orchestral works drawn from more than three centuries of the western classical music tradition.

1 Mission
2 Recording and Tours
3 MPO Conductors
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Mission

The MPO's mission is to expose, develop and nurture an interest in western classical music in Malaysia. A key component of the mission is the development of home-grown talent. Under the MPO umbrella, the Education and Outreach Programme (Encounter) reaches beyond the concert stage to develop awareness, appreciation and musical skills through activities including instrumental lessons, workshops and school concerts.

While many of the Encounter activities are geared for young people, other aspects such as pre-concert events and the Symphony Club are designed for adults. A new, highly specialised programme - the MPO Forum for Malaysian Composers - has been instituted to give opportunities for Malaysian composers to creatively interact with the orchestra.

[edit] Recording and Tours

The MPO has quickly developed into a respected recording orchestra. In its relatively short existence, it has already released nine CDs, seven of them internationally on the Vox and BIS labels, and has several more in production.

Touring in the region has become an important part of the MPO's development. The orchestra regularly performs in major cities of Malaysia and in Singapore. In November 2001, the orchestra undertook a major five-concert tour to Japan and Korea. In October 2004, the MPO embarked on a successful tour to Australia, performing at five venues.