Dama Orchestra - September Tale - Teresa Teng, Her Life, Her Songs

Dama Orchestra
September Tale
Teresa Teng, Her Life, Her Songs

featuring Tan Soo Suan soprano
with Dama Orchestra
Khor Seng Chew music director / producer
Pun Kai Loon artistic director / director
Gan Boon We concert master

Dama’s production September Tale pays tribute to the world-acclaimed Chinese songbird of the 1970s-1980s – the legendary Teresa Teng, who despite her early demise remains truly an international icon. Teng’s fame extended across the boundaries of Asia – China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and others – to the Western world.

In commemorating the tenth anniversary of Teng’s passing, the award-winning team of Dama Orchestra and soprano Tan Soo Suan will render songs popularized by the late superstar.

Venue:
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Pentas 1
Sentul West, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Date / Time:
Sep 17 (Sat)*/ 18 (Sun)*/ 22 (Thu) / 23 (Fri) / 24 (Sat)*/ 25 (Sun)*/ 29 (Thu) 30 (Fri)*, & Oct 1 (Sat)*/ 2 (Sun)* 2005 (8.30pm)*
* please refer below for corporate and charity events

Extra Shows!!!
(Wednesday) 28th September, 2005 - 8.30pm
(Sunday) 2nd October, 2005 - 3.00pm
(Saturday) 1st October, 2005 - 3.00pm

Corporate Events & Charity Nights*
17 Sep (Sat) - The STAR Corporate Night
18 Sep (Sun) - MTGC Foundation Fund Raising Concert (Enquiry: Email mtgc@po.jaring.my)
24 / 25 Sep (Sat / Sun) - SP SETIA Corporate Night
30 Sep (Fri) - Rotary Club Of Kuala Lumpur Di Raja Fund Raising Concert
1 Oct (Sat) - Rotary Club Of Pudu Fund Raising Concert
2 Oct (Sun) - Shah Alam Buddhist Society Fund Raising Concert
RM100 / RM150 / RM300 (Cheque payable to "PPA Buddha Shah Alam")
(Enquiry: Ed Mun-012 3042211 / Canon Yeo-019 2179933)
ticket price - applicable to Sep 22 (Thu) / 23 (Fri) / 29 (Thu) performances only
RM52 / RM75 / RM102 / RM125 / RM152 (inclusive Of Handling Fee)

Venue map & seating plan: www.damaorchestra.com

Special early-bird incentives - applicable to Sep 22 (Thu) / 23 (Fri) / 29 (Thu) performances only
- Enjoy a 10% discount for purchases made before 7 Aug, 2005
- Enjoy a 5% discount for purchases made between 8 Aug and 31 Aug, 2005

Ticket outlet / Hotline
The Actors Studio @ BSC,
3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2094 0400 / 1400 Fax: 03-2093 8400
Email: tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my
Operating Hours: Mon–Sun (10.30am-6.30pm)

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Sentul West, Jalan Strachan, Off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4047 9000 Fax: 03-4047 9011
Operating Hours: Mon–Sun (10.30am-6.30pm)

Dama Orchestra address & contact (effective from 1 Aug, 2005)
M-2-10 Plaza Damas
60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6201 9108 / 9107 Fax: 03-6201 9109
Email: dama@damaorchestra.com
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri (9.00am-5.30pm) / Sat (9.00am-1.00pm)

Patrons
Dato' Sri Liew Kee Sin • Datin Maggie Teh • Datin Susan Lai Dato' P Y Choong • Datin Linda Koay

Supported by
S P Setia Bhd • The STAR Publications (M) BhdAstro • A Cut Above • Creditassess.com • CHT-Natural Solutions • CliniqueNam Loong Jewellers Penang • Wah Li Drycleaners • Titik Video • Studio DLTrinity • Stenmark • Suria Press

SmooovePinch: Amazing!! Moved to tears with crowd singing along.. As usual, Soo Suan superb voice control and Dama Orchestra's perfect harmony gave a perfect fitting tribute to the legend. We can't wait for the next Dama Orchestra staging.

Dewan Philharmonic October/November

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will continue to dazzle the Malaysian audiences this month at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP). First, the MPO will collaborate with renowned pianist Ivo Pogorelich to perform Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No.3 in C (Op.26) on Saturday, 1 October 05 at 8.30 p.m. Under the baton of conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama, the MPO will also perform Toyama’s Rhapsody for Orchestra and Nielsen’s Symphony No.5 (Op.50).

Next, there will be a chamber concert on Sunday, 2 October 05 at 3.00 p.m. The MPO ensemble will present Bach’s Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord (BWV. 1029), Prokofiev’s Five Melodies for Violin and Piano (Op.35b) and Francaix’s Wind Quintet.

Pianist Ivo Pogorelich will mesmerise audiences in a recital on Monday, 3 October 05 at 8.30 p.m. Under the International Series, the renowned artist will perform Beethoven’s Sonata No.24 in F sharp (Op.78), Rachmaninov’s Sonata No.2 in B flat (Op.36), Scriabin’s Sonata No.4 in F sharp (Op.30), and Liszt’s Transcendental Etudes No.5 ‘Feux follets’, No.8 ‘Wilde Jagd’ and No.10 ‘Appassionata’.

Note: DFP and the MPO will take a break for the month of Ramadhan and will resume performing in November 05.

The Empire Brass Quintet returns to the DFP stage in a special one-night only performance on Monday, 7 November 05 at 8.30 p.m. Prior to this, the group has made its debut performance at DFP in the 99/00 season. Under the International Series, this time around, the group will present, among others, Telemann’s Concerto in G, Pachelbel’s Fantasia in G minor, Handel’s Sonate de Camera and Purcell’s Festive Music.

The MPO will weave magic under the baton of its Resident Conductor, Datuk Ooi Chean See, on Friday, 11 November 05 and Saturday, 12 November 05 at 8.30 p.m., and Sunday, 13 November 05 at 3.00 p.m. Featuring Güher and Süher Pekinel on piano, the MPO will perform Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos in D minor. The MPO will also present Bizet’s Selections from L’Arlesienne and Franck’s Symphony in D minor (Op.48).

There will be a contemporary chamber concert to be led by the MPO’s Associate Conductor, Kevin Field on Wednesday, 16 November 05 at 6.00 p.m. The MPO ensemble will perform Anderson’s Alhambra Fantasy, the world premiere of Wong’s Snapshots and Nyman’s And Do They Do.

The MPO will continue to entice audiences on Saturday, 19 November 05 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 20 November 05 at 3.00 p.m. Under the Age of Elegance series, the MPO will present Kraus’ Symphonie Funebre in C minor and Haydn’s Symphony No.88 in G ‘Letter V’. The MPO will collaborate with guest pianist Vladimir Feltsman to perform Bach’s Piano Concerto No.1 in D minor. These performances will be conducted by Claus Peter Flor.

There will be another chamber concert with the MPO players on Tuesday, 22 November 05 at 6.00 p.m. The ensemble will perform Vivaldi's Trio Sonata for Recorder, Bassoon and Continuo in A minor, Grieg’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No.3 in C minor (Op.45) and Beethoven’s String Quartet No.3 in C (Op.59) ‘Hero’.

The final set of the MPO’s concert this month is scheduled on Saturday, 26 November 05 at 8.30 p.m. and Sunday, 27 November 05 at 3.00 p.m. Under the baton of Claus Peter Flor, the MPO will perform Weber’s Overture to Der Freischütz, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 in B minor (Op.74) ‘Pathetique’, and Matthus’ Timpani Concerto ‘Der Wald’ – ‘The Forrest’ featuring the MPO’s timpani player Paul Philbert.

Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers
Ticket Prices ( MPO Series Friday & Saturday )
Premium: RM95, A Reserve: RM75, B Reserve: RM55 and C Reserve: RM25
Ticket Prices ( MPO Series Sunday & The Age of Elegance )
Premium: RM85, A Reserve: RM65, B Reserve: RM40 and C Reserve: RM20
Tickets Prices ( Chamber Concerts & MPO Showcase )
Premium: RM35, A Reserve: RM30, B Reserve: RM20 and C Reserve: RM10
Tickets Prices ( Jazz & World Music Series )
Premium: RM140, A Reserve: RM160, B Reserve: RM110 and C Reserve: RM55
Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday:10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights
Performance Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time
Telephone Bookings : 03 - 2051 7007 Fax Bookings : 03 - 2051 7077
E-mail Bookings : dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS / MPO website:
www.malaysianphilharmonic.com

Valentine Willie Fine Art (September)

Rare and Important Malaysian Works From 1900 to 1994

Following the great success of our Modern Pioneers show in 2001, and Important Malaysian Works from 1940 to 1991 in 2003, we bring together another collection of Rare and Important Malaysian Works in mid-September. Drawn from key local private collections, the exhibition reveals some hidden treasures from different periods of Malaysian art history. On exhibit are key works ranging from colonial period watercolours through to seminal conceptual works of the New Scene in the 70s, covering artists such as Hoessein Enas, Cheong Soo Pieng, Nik Zainal Abidin, Chia Yu Chian, Lai Foong Moi, Chuah Thean Teng, Peter Harris, Syed Ahmad Jamal, Khoo Sui Hoe, Redza Piyadasa, Kok Yew Puah, Norma Abbas and Nirmala Shanmughalingam. This exhibition is made possible with the generous support of Plenitude Berhad.

Duration: 15 September - 8 October
Location: 1st Floor No. 17, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.

Gallery and Resource Room Opening hours are from 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Admission is free.
Tel: 03-2284 2348 / Telefax: 03-2282 5190 / e-mail: daniel@artsasia.com.my
Website: www.artsasia.com.my

Design Edge 2005

Alexis Bistro Ampang - September

Jazzy Chillerz featuring Jeanie

This is Jeanie’s first gig at alexis bistro ampang and we promise you it will not be her last. Blessed with a sweet and and soothing voice and searing, she will wow you her take on standard jazzy tunes from decades ago & contemporary smooth jazz to energetic & rhythmic Latin jazz numbers. What she does with them is amazing, so make a date with her on 14 & 15 September.

Jeanie will be accompanied by Jazzy Chillerz, a group of versatile, musical and enthusiastic musicians. Clement the band leader on keyboard, Vincent on double bass, Charles on drums and Shazee on saxophone.

MICHAEL VEERAPEN Quartet
When discussing Malaysian Jazz, the name most people would associate with it would be pianist, Michael Veerapen. Together with drummer Lewis Pragasam, they organized Malaysia’s first Jazz Rock concert in 1978, which brought about a tremendous interest in Jazz especially amongst younger audiences and thereby planting the seeds for the way Jazz is loved in his country.

Graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with Summa Cum Laude in 1982, Michael has traveled around the world performing in jazz festivals, concerts and has in recent times, put together several ‘Duet’ performances with his illustrious colleagues with the aim of challenging himself in the more difficult and demanding styles of jazz performance and improvisation.

He is also an accomplished composer and musical director for many top artists in Malaysia, A musician true to his art, Michael does not give many live performances, so don’t miss him Live with his Quartet at alexis on 16 & 17 of September.

Admission: Free.
Show starts at 10.30pm
For more information, please call 4260-2288
or email info@alexis.com.my

Lomo Picnic and Farewellto Picture This and That

Rakugo In English (Japan Foundation)

A Japanese Traditional “Sit-down” Comedy

RAKUGO is back again by strong popular demands!

RAKUGO or described as Japanese traditional “Sit-down” comedy, is the monodrama with funny stories. Having its origin in 16th century and established during Edo era (17-18th century), RAKUGO has been verbally passed down through one generation to another.

The performances in Kuala Lumpur in 2003 had brought a lot of laughter to Malaysian audiences. Reflect to the very well responce of the previous performances, The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur brings them again to Malaysia to introduce completely brand new funny stories which will be performed in English to enable all Malaysians to enjoy the fascinating performance.

Date & Time:
9 (Fri) September 2005 @ 8:30pm
10 (Sat) September 2005 @ 3pm & 8;30pm
Venue:
Pentas 2, KL-PAC (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre)
Sentul West, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Ipoh, KL
Ticket: RM 32, RM 17 (Students & JFKL members)
available at:The Actors Studio@BSC box office Tel: 03-2094 0400 / 1400
KL-PAC box office Tel: 03-4047 9000
Enquiry:The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2161 2104
Email: jpcc@jfkl.org.my
URL: http://www.jfkl.org.my

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Galeri Petronas

PETRONAS ART COLLECTION: SERIES 3 NARRATIVE STRAINS
Features 34 artists through 90 artworks.

"Narrative Strains" is an attempt to decipher the multi-layered and multi-functional messages contained in theartworks. The layers are known as "texts" and together make up a textual narrative of what the author wants to say through his/her manner of "telling". The importance of the "reader" adds to the many ways of the reading of the picture. The reader is the interpreter and how she interprets may add to the discussion of the work in question.
The exhibition is an acknowledgement of the need to continually discuss our visual arts heritage within a critical framework. As their counterparts elsewhere have done for centuries, Malaysian artists have used canvas to record past, existing and disappearing lifestyles, customs, traditions, identity and heritage.
The exhibits include simple drawings and paintings such as those by artist Tan Wei Khen which captures details of adornment accompanying the costumes worn by people of the different trib~s of his native Sarawak; Lucy Liew's and Awang Damit's narrations of rural life, such as farming community, in their abstract works; the batik paintings of Ismail Mat Husin which present the idealic lifestyle in a more romanticised manner; and Ismail Latirs paintings which are full of tales and legends. Visuals are also narrated in an entertaining way as Lat did in his comic narration of the travelling Chinese opera performing at yet another small town stage.
"Narrative Strains" is in itself a narrative of Malaysian concerns. Whether the narrative is real or imagined; provoked or imposed; political or social, they interwined to document the spirit and attributes of a nation and its people.

Duration: 18 August 2005 until1 January 2006
Location: Level3, Suria KLCC. Tel: 03-20517770/7773 Fax: 03-20512895
It is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m every day except Monday. Entrance is free.
For further infonnation about the exhibition or to arrange for interviews, please contact Nonninshah Hamzah at 03-2331 4829 or nonninshah@petronas.com.my

Theatre Babel's Macbeth at KLPac

British Council, in association with The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre,
presents
an HSBC in the Arts project

Theatre Babel’s Macbeth

A play by William Shakespeare

Designed and directed by Graham McLaren

Scotland is a country of menace and black magic. When its greatest hero becomes its greatest threat, it will become a place haunted by terror and suspicion. Unforgettably intense, brilliantly realised and filled with extraordinary insights into the darkest places of the human soul – Macbeth is a masterpiece of violence, guilt and the quest for power at any cost.

A play unmatched in its exploration of the corrosive effects of power, it shows with searing clarity how little separates military heroism from violent brutality.

Evening and matinee shows from 9 – 11 September 2005

at The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Tickets available at RM30, RM50 and RM70 (inclusive of RM2 handling charge)

With a 50% reduction for students, disabled and senior citizens

Purchase your tickets at:
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
T: 03 4047 9000
The Actors Studio Bangsar
T: 03 2094 9400

For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org.my or www.klpac.com

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