August At Istana Budaya

1. PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG THE MUSICAL ( 6-21 August 2006)

"Puteri Gunung Ledang" is an adaptation of the feature film of the same name. This musical brings the tale of the warrior, Hang Tuah and the mystical Princess of Ledang Mountain, and their forbidden love affair. As tragic as it is, their love story is one that echoes through time and is repeated time and again among societies everywhere.

Show Dates
6 - 21 August 2006

Matinee (3.00pm)
Every Saturday & Sunday

Venue
Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya

Ticket
RM30, RM50, RM70, RM100, RM150 & RM180
Box Office, Istana Budaya (03-4026 5558)

Online Booking: http://www.ticket2u.biz
For further information, log on: www.pglthemusical.com.my

2. IRAMA TANAH PUSAKA 2 ( 26-27 August 2006)

"Konsert Tanah Pusaka 2" (A Patriotic Concert Part 2), is a continuation of the concert "Tanah Pusaka" (Part 1 was held on 20-21 August 2005). This concert emphasizes the songs that speak of love and affection for the nation. Songs do not just entertain but are able to touch our hearts and make us reflect about the motherland.

show date/time & ticket information

Show Dates
26-27 August 2006

Time
8.30pm

Venue
Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya

Ticket
RM20, RM30, RM50, RM70 & RM100
20% discount for privileged groups such as student, children aged 6 years and above, senior citizen (55 years and above) and disabled people (show IC or passport for purchasing).

3. BONEY M. LIVE IN KL ( 1-5 September 2006)

The 1970s saw the birth of Disco - 100% freaking, boogying, hustling, bumping, bus-stopping, pure disco dancing. It started in the mid-70s and continued right through, well into the 80s. One of the biggest groups to stand out and make their mark was BONEY M. Their sound - a mix of reggae, disco, funk, soul and rock - hit the charts around the world in a flash. Within 10 Years, the group released 18 platinum and 15 gold LPs, more than 200 gold and platinum singles and about 150 million units sold all over the world. Now, they are coming back to enthrall their audience with one of the original members, Maizie Williams.

Maizie Williams was with BONEY M from the very beginning and to this day is still an active performer, now available to recreate that unique special moment live with her own band of musicians. The group will play their famous and mesmerizing numbers such as "Daddy Cool", "Sunny", "Ma Baker", "Rivers of Babylon", "Brown Girl in the Ring", "Rasputin" and "Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday".


SHOW DATE/TIME & TICKET INFORMATION

Show Dates
1-5 September 2006

Time
8.30pm

Venue
Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya

Ticket
RM50, RM70, RM100, RM150 & RM200
20% discount for privileged groups such as student, children aged 6 years and above, senior citizen (55 years and above) and disabled people (show IC or passport for purchasing).

Early Birds (Until 11 August 2006)
20% discount for tickets priced at RM70, RM100, RM150 & RM200

BOX OFFICE, Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4026 5558
Fax : 03-4026 5552
Email : boxoffice@istanabudaya.gov.my

Ticket Booking
Tel : 03-2241 9999 (Hotline)

Online Ticket Booking
www.ticket2u.biz

The Flowers Beneath My Skin

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Think is proud to present to you the premiere screening of 'The Flowers Beneath My Skin', the debut feature film by indie filmmaker Kit Ong. Details are as follows:

The Flowers Beneath My Skin
A Film by Kit Ong

Soundtrack to be performed live by Ciplak (feat. Ronnie Khoo, Azmyl Yunor & Aziz Ali)
Special performance by Pete Teo

Venue: HELP University College, Pusat Bandar Damansara, KL
Tuesday 25 July 2006 8.00pm
Tickets available at the door: RM10 (includes doorgifts, early birds receive additional limited edition gifts)
Enquiries: 03 5638 3117 or info@flatfish.com.my
URL: www.think.com.my/flowers

ISME 2006 - Festival "Sentuhan"

KLPac presents
ISME 2006 - Festival "Sentuhan"

Date: 17 July to 20 July 2006
Time: 3pm or 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 1 or Pentas 2, KLPac
Ticket: RM20 and RM10 (students, disabled & sr. citizens)

The 27th ISME World Conference, ISME 2006, will be held in Kuala Lumpur for the very first time. ISME 2006's theme "Sentuhan" transcends cultural and racial barriers as it reaches out to "touch" and be "felt" by all. Sentuhan explains the crucial role that music plays in human life, the importance of music education, and Malaysia reaching out to "touch" the world in our uniquely Malaysian way.

The fringe festival in conjunction with ISME 2006 will see more than ten local and international ensembles performing at KLPac over a four-day period. These talented musicians will be performing a wide range of music such as jazz, traditional Japanese court music and choral music. For more information about the ensembles please CLICK HERE.

17 July, 3pm (Pentas 2)
Ballanta Academy of Music, Temple of Fine Arts & Indian classical solo

18 july, 8.30pm (Pentas 2)
Gagaku Music Society of Tenri University

19 July, 3pm (Pentas 2)
Harmoni Harp & VSVS String Ensemble

19 July, 8.30pm (Pentas 1)
Jeep Latino Jazz, ICOM Jazz & Perth Youth Dixieland Orchestra

20 July, 3pm (Pentas 1)
Chung Hua Alumni Choir & Young Conservatorium Singers

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Box Office: (KLPac) 03-4047 9000 (TAS@BSC) 03-2094 9400

The Magic Flute (musical)

Presenter: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac)

Date & Time: 12 – 15 July 2006 at 8.30pm and 15 – 16 July 2006 at 3.00pm
Ticket Price: RM50 and RM25 (students, disabled and sr. citizens above 60)
Venue: Pentas 1, KLPac

Artistic Director: Joe Hasham
Director & Executive Producer: Dato' Faridah Merican
Producer: Marge Chew
Musical Director: Chong Kok-Ting

Cast: Peter Ong (Tamino)
Mak Chi Hoe (Papageno)
Tan Sin Sim (Queen of the Night)
Irma Lailatul Munira bt Muhamad (Pamina)
Fuad Ahmad (Sarastro)
Cindy Yeap (Papagena)

Dancers & Choreography: Jean Gan Academy of Ballet & Music
Production Design: Loo Jia-Wei

Box Office: KLPac 03-4047 9000 / tickets@klpac.com
TAS at BSC 03-2094 9400 / tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my

Website: http://www.klpac.com/

KL Sing Song 2006

Troubadours Enterprise and KLPac presents
KL Sing Song 2006

Date & Time: 14 - 15 July at 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 2, KLPac
Ticket Price: RM25 and RM15 (students, disabled & sr. citizens)

KL Sing Song 2006 aims to create a platform where Malaysians can come together to appreciate the talents of local singer songwriters, further encouraging the development of local music. The two-day event will feature not only performances by renowned local musicians but also a series of singer songwriter workshops for those interested to learn more about this genre of music.

KL Sing Song is the only event of its kind in Malaysia to focus solely on singer songwriters, which is an exciting genre with a lot of potential for growth. So, don't miss this rare opportunity to watch some of the best singer songwriters in action!

For more information about the singer songwriter workshops on 15th of July, please Click here.
www.klsingsong.blogspot.com
www.klpac.com

Box Office:
KLPac 03-4047 9000 or
TAS at BSC 03-2094 9400

Starlight Cinema at Sentul Park

Wangi Jadi Saksi - the untold story of Hang Jebat

‘Wangi Jadi Saksi’ World Premiere
Golden Globe-winning producers team with Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka to back indie film director U-Wei bin Haji Saari in the untold story of Hang Jebat

Golden Globe-winning film company leBrocquy Fraser has teamed up with Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka and the Ministry Of Culture, Arts And Heritage Malaysia to produce the theatrical comeback of local indie film director U-Wei bin HajiSaari in a never-before-told thriller about the legendary 15th-century warrior Hang Jebat and the circumstances surrounding his death.

leBrocquy Fraser were the producers of the 2003 film “Osama” which won several awards including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film (for Afghanistan), as well as awards for director Siddiq Barmak at the Cannes Film Festival and the London Film Festival. The company is also behind U-Wei’s new short film “My Beautiful Rambutan Tree In Tanjung Rambutan”, which premiered at the Cannes Directors Fortnight last month.

leBrocquy Fraser is now staging the theatrical return of writer and director U-Wei with the Bahasa Malaysia play “Wangi Jadi Saksi”, a production in the collaboration with the Ministry Of Culture, Arts And Heritage Malaysia as well as Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the opening of a state-of-the-art auditorium within its office building on Jalan Dewan Bahasa in Kuala Lumpur.

“Wangi Jadi Saksi” is the story of Hang Jebat’s final moments, as told through the eyes of his young widow Dang Wangi, as she confronts those accountable for her husband’s fatality. Through flashbacks and flash-forward, Jebat’s confrontations with his comrades and nemesis are revealed as the writer and director provokes his audience by presenting a different interpretation to this historical event.

The politically charged thriller is set in 15th-century Melaka during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah. The four Great Lords who represent the hierarchy of nobility in the Melaka Sultanate are the Bendahara, Penghulu Bendahari, Temenggung and Seri Bija Diraja. However, when the post of Laksamana is instituted, the position of Seri Bija Diraja begins to decline as the status of the new warrior rises to be on par with it.

Hang Tuah becomes the first and most famous Laksamana who serves until the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah. The main literary sources for Tuah are “Sejarah Melayu” and “Hikayat Hang Tuah”. In these books, “Hikayat Hang Tuah” chronicles the story of Tuah from childhood to his death, while his bravery and accomplishments are detailed in “Sejarah Melayu”. His legend is highlighted by the depiction of his loyalty to the Sultan and to Melaka when he is summoned to kill his closest friend Hang Jebat.

“Wangi Jadi Saksi is one version of that event where, by trying to understand the meaning of Hang Jebat and the sensibility of Malay written and spoken texts, I’m allowing myself to conjure what may have taken place behind the closed doors of the palace during the confrontation between Jebat and Tuah,” says U-Wei.

“I found the confrontation between these characters the most interesting aspect of these two books,” adds U-Wei. “It’s mentioned only briefly, and that allows for interpretation and speculation, and writers have written countless texts with various dramatic fight sequences between Jebat and Tuah them since then.”

“Wangi Jadi Saksi” features a cast of character actors assembled after an exhaustive search for the perfect ensemble. Starring in the performance are Khir Rahman as Hang Tuah, Vanidah Imran as Dang Wangi, Sobri Anuar as Hang Jebat, Dato’ Rahim Razali as Bendahara, Khalid Salleh as Pateh Kirma Wijaya and Sabri Yunus as “Time”.

Equally impressive is the creative team that’s directed by Desmond Crowe, who was art director of filmography on such movies as “Alexander” (directed by Oliver Stone), “Hamlet” (by Kenneth Branagh) and “Othello” (by Oliver Parker). In 2002, along with art directors and production designers of the television miniseries “Band Of Brothers”, he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Art Direction.

The creative team includes Sutex Haron as costume designer, Azizul Zahid Jamal (better known as Toe Moe) as lighting designer, Y. Subowo of Indonesia as music composer, and Dwiono Hermantoro and Suhaimi Maggi (Rono) as choreographers.

“This production has all the elements that are distinct to U-Wei’s style of storytelling,” says producer Julia Fraser. “It’s a compelling combination of psychology, emotional depth, literary sources, tortured performances, strong detail and a fine sense of craft.”

“Wangi Jadi Saksi” is U-Wei’s first theatrical production since “Bakai” in 1997. He’s known most as the writer and director of such acclaimed films as “Perempuan, Isteri Dan Jalang” (which won Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Story and Best Film at the 1994 Malaysian Film Festival), “Jogho” (Best Director and Best Film at the 1999 Malaysian Film Festival) and “Kaki Bakar” (“The Arsonist”) from 1995, one of the most talked-about independent films in modern Malaysian history.

In addition, “Wangi Jadi Saksi” will launch the new RM50million auditorium at Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, and serve as another signal in the escalating interest and support by Malaysians and international audiences towards the creative and performing arts in Malay.

“It’s a great step for Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka to support such meaningful theatre, and we could not have staged this without the enormous support of Dato’ Dr Firdaus Hj Abdullah,” says Fraser. “We are also honoured to have the Minister Of Culture, Arts And Heritage Dato’ Seri Dr Rais Yatim supporting us, and constantly nourishing and preserving Malaysian culture and literature.”

“Wangi Jadi Saksi” premieres on Thursday July 27 at the Auditorium Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, Menara DBP, Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Kuala Lumpur, and runs until Sunday August 6. Performances are at 8:30PM from Tuesday to Sunday, with extra shows on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00PM. Tickets at RM35, RM55, RM75 and RM100 are on sale through Axcess Hotline at 03-7711-5000 and online at www.axcess.com (discounts are available)

Starring
Khir Rahman Vanidah Imran Sobri Anuar
Khalid Salleh Dato' Rahim Razali Sabri Yunus

Written and Directed by
U-Wei bin Haji Saari

Pretoria High School for Girls Choir & Pro Cantu Youth Choir

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre with the support of TASA Young KL Singers and KL Children Choir
presents
Pretoria High School for Girls Choir & Pro Cantu Youth Choir
Date & Time: 12 July @ 8.30pm
Venue: Pentas 1, KLPac
Admission by Donation: min. of RM20 & RM10 (sr. citizens, disabled & students)

KLPac presents two critically acclaimed youth choirs from South Africa – The Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) choir and the Pro Cantu Youth Choir (also from Pretoria) – who will be performing for one-night only in Pentas 1. Both choirs have received numerous accolades and regularly participate in choir competitions and eisteddfods.

The Pretoria High School for Girls (PHSG) choir has won the Pretoria Eisteddfod on several occasions, while the Pro Cantu Youth Choir has won the Pretoria International Choir Competition and two gold medals at the Second Choir Olympics in 2002.

The repertoire for the night, which reflects the two choirs’ multi-cultural backgrounds, comprises both Western and traditional African pieces from the Afrikaans, Ovambo, Zulu and Xhosa traditions. Malaysia’s own The Kuala Lumpur Children Choir and Tarcisian High School Choir from Ipoh will perform as guests.

Box Office:
KLPac 03-4047 9000 or
TAS at BSC 03-2094 9400 www.klpac.com

No Black Tie Cuisine and Senses

July 7 & 8 - Friday & Saturday
IRENE SOLIANO & SALVADOR GUERZO ALL-STAR BAND
IRENE SOLIANO, a name that resonates with jazz in Malaysia, grew up in the musical family of the late Alfonso Soliano, the founder of Orkestra RTM. Well known for her unique rendition of jazz standards,she sports mature stage presence and irresistible performance aura.
Her repertoire encompasses the great song books of Cole Porter, A.C.Jobim, Billie Holiday & jazz originalas composed by Alfonso Soliano.
Music at 10:30pm. Entrance: RM30

July 9th - Sunday
Vocal Recital by CINDY YEAP
Programme include works by Faure, Debussy, Carlos Guastavino, The Flower Duet from Lakme with Janet Lee (soprano). Manuel de Falla, Obradors & Strauss.

CINDY YEAP won the John Coates Scholarship at age 13 to pursue her musical studies at the specialist music school, Purcell School of Music, London, England. As a pianist and a classical singer, Cindy performed at numerous prestigious venues including The Barbican Centre, St.Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Winchester Cathedral and HRH Prince Charles and the President of Malta were amongst her diverse audience.
A music graduate from cambridge University, Cindy subsequently pursued a career in artistes and orchestral concert tour management in Asia Pacific, UK and Europe. Artists toured included the Vienna Boys Choir, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and Evgeny Kissin. Cindy recently made her stage debut in M! the Opera as Madame Ling Soong in March 2006 at Istana Budaya.
Concert starts at 7pm. Entrance: Rm30

For reservation please call 21423737

Starlight Cinema Short Film Festival

Arts and Earth - Young Artist Award 2006

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KL Music Festival

With a plethora of music genres all gathered on one stage, this concert celebrates the rich and diverse rhythms of local and international music. In this the second edition of the festival, a different genre of music will be featured on each night of the festival. You'll get a magnificent mix of everything from traditional to jazz, from erhu to violin, classic to contemporary, from the Malay zapin to world music.

The first night's performance (Mon 3 July 2006) will be a showcase of "World Fusion Music", featuring exciting rhythmic sounds of The Aseana Percussion Unit, Saharadja from Indonesia, The Chung Myung Art Troop from Korea and Kulintangan Group from Sabah.

The second night, (Tue 4 July) will see Malaysian ensembles performing, with MOHRAM, WARNA, PCCO and The Temple of Fine Arts sharing the limelight and presenting a mix of ethnic classical cross-over music.

The final night (5 July) of the festival has been dedicated to Jazz, with performances by The David Gomes Jazz Sextet, Mr. Gambus Band featuring Chie Hanawa (from Japan) on the Shamisen, Idea of North from Australia and The KLMF Jazz Selection comprising of Steve Thornton, Andy Peterson, Mac Chew and Zahid Ahmad.

Show Date
3-5 July 2006
Time 8.30pm
Venue Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya
Ticket RM10 (for students), RM20, RM30 & RM60

2. WAYANG KULIT KELANTAN (KELANTAN SHADOW PLAY) 8-9 JULY 2006

Show Date 8-9 July 2006
8 July 2006 (Bayang Gerna - Eye Hock Seng)
9 July 2006 (Dewa Kertapati - Abdul Wahab Othman)
Time 8.30pm
Venue Istana Budaya
Admission FREE

3. CLASSICAL CONCERT (10-11 JULY 2006) NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

This concert presents the compositions of Mozart in conjunction with the anniversary of his death. There will also be a workshop for local musicians for the purpose of guiding them in enhancing their skills in classical music.

Conductor: Mustafa Fuzer Nawi
Guest Soloist: Ara Malikian

Show Date 10-11 June 2006
Time 8.30pm
Venue Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya
Ticket RM20, RM30, RM50, RM70 & RM100
Early Birds 50% discount until 1st July 2006 or 20% discount after 1st July 2006 (student, children below 6 years old and above, retiree (55 years old and above) and the physically challenged).

Box Office, Istana Budaya
Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4026 5558
Fax : 03-4026 5552
Email : boxoffice@istanabudaya.gov.my
Ticket Booking Tel : 03-2241 9999 (Hotline)
Online Ticket Booking: www.ticket2u.biz

4. MAKYONG DEWA INDERA, INDERA DEWA (14-15 JULY)

Tarian Mengadap Rebab
Show Date14-15 July 2006
Time 8.30pm
Venue Lambang Sari, Istana Budaya
Admission FREE