Classical music can take you just about anywhere, from the sounds of frogs and crickets in the Baroque era, to the mystery of Vivaldi, the drama of Shakespearean ballet, and even the music of Borneo. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra has a packed programme for the months ahead, with concerts for seasoned classical music lovers, families and anyone curious to hear what an orchestra can do. Joining us to share more is Gerard Salonga, Resident Conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Classical music can take you just about anywhere, from the sounds of frogs and crickets in the Baroque era, to the mystery of Vivaldi, the drama of Shakespearean ballet, and even the music of Borneo. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mpo.com.my/season-2026">Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra</a> has a packed programme for the months ahead, with concerts for seasoned classical music lovers, families and anyone curious to hear what an orchestra can do. Joining us to share more is Gerard Salonga, Resident Conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Vivaldi to Borneo: The MPO’s 2026 Season Ahead

What do the Big Bang, evolution, alien life, death and the possibility of nothingness have to do with the human experience? Presented by EJKLS Seni, Socrates in D# Minor explores these questions through four experimental theatre pieces, using science as a way into some very human questions about existence, identity and meaning. We speak to writer-director Asyraf Syahir Mohd Najib and actor Nandagopall Mohan about bringing this unusual work to the stage.

What do the Big Bang, evolution, alien life, death and the possibility of nothingness have to do with the human experience? Presented by EJKLS Seni, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/7126-socrates-in-d-minor">Socrates in D# Minor</a> explores these questions through four experimental theatre pieces, using science as a way into some very human questions about existence, identity and meaning. We speak to writer-director Asyraf Syahir Mohd Najib and actor Nandagopall Mohan about bringing this unusual work to the stage.

Socrates in D# Minor

For its eighth edition, HANDS International Drumming Festival returns with Kaleidoscope VIII: Infinite Beats, bringing percussion artists from five countries together for a celebration of rhythm, culture and collaboration. We speak to Bernard Goh, founder and artistic director of HANDS Percussion Malaysia, about this year's festival, the international artists and collaborations on stage, and why percussion remains such a powerful way of bringing people together.

For its eighth edition, HANDS International Drumming Festival returns with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/7118-kaleidoscope-viii-infinite-beats-hands-percussion-international-drumming-festival">Kaleidoscope VIII: Infinite Beats</a>, bringing percussion artists from five countries together for a celebration of rhythm, culture and collaboration. We speak to Bernard Goh, founder and artistic director of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hands.com.my/">HANDS Percussion Malaysia</a>, about this year's festival, the international artists and collaborations on stage, and why percussion remains such a powerful way of bringing people together.

Kaleidoscope VIII: Infinite Beats

What was Chow Kit Road like in the late 1970s? 3 Days in Chow Kit Road takes us into the bustling markets, colourful streets and neon-lit nightlife of one of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic neighbourhoods. This new Malaysian dance theatre production weaves together a story of love, family, prejudice and belonging, brought to life through 31 dancers, live music and an original score. Presented by Kenny Shim Dance Collective and Asia Ballet Academy, we find out more about this production from dancers Amirah Redza and Charlotte Phun.

What was Chow Kit Road like in the late 1970s? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/7027-3-days-in-chow-kit-road">3 Days in Chow Kit Road</a> takes us into the bustling markets, colourful streets and neon-lit nightlife of one of Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic neighbourhoods. This new Malaysian dance theatre production weaves together a story of love, family, prejudice and belonging, brought to life through 31 dancers, live music and an original score. Presented by Kenny Shim Dance Collective and Asia Ballet Academy, we find out more about this production from dancers Amirah Redza and Charlotte Phun.

Vivaldi to Borneo: The MPO’s 2026 Season Ahead

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