[Upcoming Concert] Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff by The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2023 – The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will perform concerts themed 'Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff' on Saturday, 1 April 2023 at 8.30 pm (sold out) and Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 3.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC to commemorate the 150th birthday of renowned classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. The concerts are part of the MPO's 25th anniversary celebration of glorious masterpieces from the world of classical music.
Rachmaninoff's works are known for their extravagant grandeur, unapologetically emotional appeal, rapturous melodies, rich colours, and powerful romantic surge. The MPO has put together a programme that includes two exciting works: Symphony No. 2 in E minor and Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor.
The Second Symphony has remained popular to this day; written in 1907 in Dresden during the composer's escapism from Moscow. He directed the premiere in St. Petersburg in 1908, followed by Moscow and America in 1909, all to enthusiastic responses from audiences.
The Piano Concerto No. 2 is one of the most well-known and romantic works in the repertoire. It was written at a time when Rachmaninoff was deeply depressed. The concerto's score was dedicated to his doctor, Nicolai Dahl, for his assistance during this time, and Rachmaninoff himself became the soloist for the premiere in 1901.
Anna Fedorova, a pianist, will collaborate with the MPO to perform this work; her 'live' recording of Rachmaninoff's concerto has received 37 million views on YouTube and is widely praised by critics and musicians. She has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Netherlands Philharmonic, the Tokyo Philharmonic, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. This year's highlight is the release of Rachmaninoff's complete concerto on the Channel Classics label.
In these concerts, the MPO welcomes back Tokyo-born maestro Junichi Hirokami, who has previously conducted the MPO.
Join the MPO in this spectacular birthday celebration of the world's most famous classical composer, only at DFP.
Concert Details
Dates
Saturday, 1 April 2023 at 8.30 pm (sold out)
Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 3.00 pm
Venue
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
PETRONAS Twin Towers
Orchestra / Conductor / Soloist
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Junichi Hirokami conductor
Anna Fedorova piano
Ticket Prices
Premium: RM378, A Reserve: RM318, B Reserve: RM258, C Reserve: RM198
Suite: RM438 and RM488
Box Office Hours
Mondays to Fridays:9.00 am – 4.00 pm, 9.00 pm on performance nights
(closed on Sundays and Public Holidays except when there is a scheduled performance)
Telephone Bookings: 03-2331 7007
Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my
MPO website: www.mpo.com.my
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