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Front Row

Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don"t believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.

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19:21

Beethoven: His Romance and Fire

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2024/04/18

The klpac Orchestra are kicking off their 2024 season with a special program showcasing the renowned compositions of Ludwig van Beethoven. More than two centuries ago, Beethoven debuted two of his most significant works during a single concert, a moment that also marked his final public appearance before succumbing to complete deafness in the ensuing years. Among these works, Symphony No. 5 stands as a pinnacle of musical achievement, its iconic four-note opening motif resonating across classical

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Tabula Rasa 2024, Choreography: Reset, Reflect,...

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2024/04/11

Tabula Rasa 2024, Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine is a mixed-bill production featuring new contemporary works by five artists - Chai Vivan, Raziman Sarbini, Zulkarnain Zuber, Nadhirah Rahmat, and Indian Manipur guest Surjit Nongmeikapam. With Creative Production by Imran Syafiq and presented by ASK Dance Company, Tabula Rasa or “blank slate,” begins with the premise that all humans are born with the ability to realise a multitude of possibilities in creativity. This production aspires to

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Past Lives & Distant Voices

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2024/04/04

Past Lives and Distant Voices is a photography exhibition that explores the concept of anemoia —longing for a time one has never experienced firsthand. Through the lens of photographer Nirmala Karuppiah, one journeys through moments that blur the lines between past and present, reality and memory. We speak to Nirmala, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:02

Titik Garis Bentuk: Drawing as Practice

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2024/03/28

Titik Garis Bentuk: Drawing as Practice is an exhibition featuring works by 27 contemporary Malaysian artists, who use drawing as a centre in their practice. While traditionally, drawing was seen as part of an artist’s preparatory work for a painting or sculpture, it is now regarded as a medium in its own right. The exhibition examines how artists are redefining the medium by blurring the boundaries between drawing and other art forms including installation, animation, and performance. We speak to

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21:19

Classical Kung Fu!

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2024/03/28

Classical Kung Fu! is described as a cross cultural celebration of music and martial arts. This fundraising concert promises an exciting dive into the mix of classical music and martial arts movie music, and features performances by the Philomusica String Orchestra, and the Philomusica Youth String Orchestra, led by Dr Goh Chia-Chien, the Artistic Director of the Musicians Linkage group of ensembles. We speak to Chien to find out more about this upcoming performance, and also to chat about his own

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26:37

Forever Gone But Always Exists

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2024/03/21

Aiwei Foo’s first solo exhibition, “Forever Gone But Always Exists” features six recent works on paper by the artist, as well as a piece of performance art. The exhibition and performance are described as the artist’s avenue in challenging the conventional ideas of time and permanence, and through it she explores the nuances of memory, life, and the eternal imprint that transitory things leave behind on the axis of time. We speak to Aiwei to find out more about her eclectic career as an

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21:05

Bharatanatyam Recitals: Kaivalyam & Tvameva

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2024/03/21

Kalpana Dance Theatre (KDT) will be presenting a weekend of two solo Bharatanatyam recitals - 'Kaivalyam - a journey to liberation' by Danya Rubinee Lim, and 'Tvameva - to You, I Surrender' by Shobita Nagulendran. Accompanied by a live orchestra, the aim of these double bill solo presentations is to pay obeisance to the roots of Bharatanatyam, which initially started as a solo performing art and was only later popularised as group performances. The dancers featured are both senior dancers of Kalpana

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26:20

Spice, Magic & Mystique

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2024/03/14

From the Cordillera Mountain Range, to hilly Chiang Mai, The Young KL Singers invites us on a mysterious journey, with a selection of choral songs on folklore and folktales from South East Asia. We find out what's in store in this upcoming music concert titled Spice, Magic & Mystique from Mak Chi Hoe (Music Director / Co-Director), and Kathleen Roshene (Vocalist and Section Leader).Image Credit: The Young KL Singers and klpacSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:15

Venunadham – A Carnatic Flute-Nadhaswaram Jugalbandhi...

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2024/03/14

Venunadham, A Carnatic Flute-Nadhaswaram Jugalbandhi is a one-night only performance, featuring Carnatic flautist Dr B. Vijaygopal, M. Karthikeyan on the nadhaswaram, mridangist Vijay Natesan and ghatam artiste Krishnaswamy Sankararaman, who are all visiting from India. We speak to Dr Sivabalan Shanmuga Sundram, the co-organiser of the concert from Thrive Talent Tank, to find out more about Carnatic music, what to expect at this concert, and how the show will also be incorporating Malaysian segments

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21:02

SIX2EIGHT presents: 30 Years of Rockapella

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2024/03/07

From their humble but delicious beginnings as BuburChaCha to what they are now known as, SIX2EIGHT, the acapella gang is back for their 30th anniversary show - 30 Years of Rockapella - featuring both the older and newer active members of the group. Promising hits like Only You, Blue Moon, It’s Now or Never and Stupid Cupid just to name a few, the concert will feature 30 songs in a two-hour acapella concert, and we catch up with Nicole Ann Thomas and James Wong, both members and vocalists from

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16:07

This Is It: Tribute to Michael Jackson

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2024/03/07

The klpac Symphonic Band opens its 2024 season with a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson in the concert titled, This Is It: Tribute to Michael Jackson. Whether with The Jackson 5 or as a solo artist, Michael Jackson gave us countless chart-topping hits, and in this upcoming concert conducted by Cheryl Mah, we get the chance to relive these very hits such as “Thriller”, “Billie Jean”, “Beat It”, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, “Smooth Criminal” and many more all-time favourites. We find out

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26:41

Can She Do It?

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2024/02/29

The idea behind the "Can She Do It?" art exhibition was to challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate women's empowerment. Featuring a collection of artworks from various women artists, the exhibition promises to showcase an array of thought-provoking artworks that explore themes of resilience, courage, and determination. We speak to Nazura Rahime, the co-curator of the show and Gallery Owner of A.P. Art Gallery, and Nurul Fatma, also a co-curator of the show, to find out more.See

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20:33

Late Love

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2024/02/29

In the upcoming performance "Late Love" renowned dancer Aman Yap, who is also the Founder & Artistic Director of Dua Space Dance Theatre, explores his relationship with this passion - dance - after being in the business for 36 years. In the four pieces that make up Late Love, Aman reflects deeply on the profound changes in the dance scene through the years, expressing both awe for the evolving cultural scene, but also concern for the financial challenges faced by artists. He joins us to share

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24:25

Merdu Puisi

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2024/02/22

Merdu Puisi is a performance by The Poetics Collective within the VerSeS Music Ensembles, that focuses on Malaysian poetry in the Malay language, set to music by Malaysian composers. The performance will feature the work of local poets, including that of the late Sasterawan Negara Usman Awang, and other living Malaysian poets. Aiming to promote the ‘art song’ genre among Malaysians, while also fostering the art of poetry-writing and appreciation of the Malay language, the concert will also feature a

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22:18

Garam

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2024/02/22

Garam is a semi-devised play described as a metatheatre about the thoughts, memories, and experiences of six artists finding connections with each other, amidst their inner struggles with feelings of disconnection and alienation. A piece by Asyraf Syahir, the Founder and Artistic Director of EJKLS Seni, we find out what's in store from Asyraf, and also from cast member Emily Thomas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:11

Delicate Dreams and Desires

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2024/02/15

Dama Asia is back, this time featuring the return of famed soprano Tan Soo Suan, in a charity concert titled, "Delicate Dreams and Desires." The concert is raising funds for the Medical Awareness Camp Outreach (MACO), who have been working on collecting, fixing, and giving repurposed computers to school children in need. We speak to Pun Kai Loon (Artistic Director, Dama Asia Productions), Ian Ng (show narrator, co-scriptwriter) and Datin Susan Lai (concert co-organiser) to find out more about MACO

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26:15

Mendongeng - The Art of Storytelling

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2024/02/08

In the group exhibition “Mendongeng”, artists Amir Shahlan, Mati, and RB take on the role of storytellers, weaving narratives through repurposed objects. Their exhibits are said to be rooted in folklore, tales, and myth, offering comfort, inspiration, and a profound sense of meaning, while exploring the reason for our own being and existence. We find out more about the exhibition at AP Art Gallery from artist Amir, and the two artists behind the collective Mati, Amat and Binti.See

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20:18

A Valentine’s Serenade

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2024/02/08

Love is in the air as the MPO celebrates Valentine’s Day with a romance-themed concert, titled "A Valentine’s Serenade." Led by Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by vocalists Sean Ghazi, Ida Mariana, Nikki Palikat and Izen Kong, who are set to perform a host of romantic favourites and Broadway hit numbers like Love Changes Everything, If We Were In Love, Cinema Paradiso, Love Me Tender, and so much more. Sean, Nikki and Izen join us to share

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The Bassanos of London - Southeast-Asia Tour of the...

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2024/02/01

After their recorder studies at the Utrecht Conservatory with Heiko ter Schegget, Teun Wisse and Thomas Triesschijn conceived the idea of inviting their former teacher to form a trio, and thus the Holborne Consort was born. They specialise in performing Renaissance music on replicas of recorders from that period and together, they have performed concerts throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. They have collaborated with numerous ensembles and conductors, and will be performing across

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29:44

A Journey through Islamic Art

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2024/01/25

For the first time in its 25-year history, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) has launched two exhibitions simultaneously - “A Journey through Islamic Art” and “Alif Lam Ra: Contemporary Muslim Calligraphy.” In "A Journey," the astonishing breadth of art from the Islamic world is explored, covering more than a thousand years of cultures that stretch from East Asia to West Africa. The art of calligraphy has long been central to Islamic art, and "Alif Lam Ra" presents some of the best

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