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| Title : | HSBC Classics Piano Festival 2008 |
| Venue : | Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan Kuala Lumpur |
| Date & Time : | Mon 7 - Sun 13 Jul 2008 |
| Tickets : | RM10 - RM60 (HSBC credit card holders and HSBC staff are entitled to 15% discount, valid until 30 Jun only) |
| Ticket Contact : | KLPac: 03-4047 9000 |
| URL : | http://www.klpac.com |
| Synopsis : | The only festival of its kind, the HSBC Classics Festival has been committed to supporting and bringing quality classical music to an ever-growing audience. Following a three-year festival cycle of piano, wind and string instruments, the HSBC Classics Festival 2008 kicks off its second cycle with the return of the piano. Look out for a varied programme of performances, lecture recitals, masterclasses, exhibitions and the inaugural HSBC Classics Piano Competition, featuring young and established, local and international artistes. ~ Festival Week at a glance: Concerts: Wed 9 July 2008 (8.30pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM35 / RM20 (concession) Winner of the HSBC Classics String Concerto Competition 2007, Elizabeth Tan performs with Ng Chong Lim, Lim Jae Sern, Fung Chern Hwei and Lau Yew Hann in this chamber concert. Thu 10 Jul 2008 (8.30pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM35/ RM20 (concession) First Prize winner of the 2004 Australian National Piano Award, Matthew Kam makes his Festival debut with this recital. Fri 11 Jul 2008 (8.30pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM45/ RM30 (concession) Malaysia's foremost jazz pianist Michael Veerapen performs with the equally legendary Lewis Pragasam and Christy Smith. Sat 12 Jul 2008 (4pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM45/ RM25 (concession) Acclaimed concert pianist, pedagogue and clinician Toh Chee-Hung provides fascinating insights into the works of Frederic Chopin in this lecture recital. Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul 2008 (Sat: 8.30pm; Sun: 3pm) Pentas 1, KLPac RM60/ RM45/ RM30; RM40/ RM30/ RM20 (concession) Penang-born renowned concert pianist and educator Dennis Lee performs with The KLPac Sinfonietta. The concert also features the winner of this year's piano competition. Sun 13 Jul 2008 (11am - 1pm) Young Composers Workshop (Concert) Pentas 2, KLPac RM20/ RM15 (concession) Co-organised by Malaysian Composers Collective, highlights include the premiere of new works by Ng Chong Lim and Johan Othman plus new works by workshop finalists. ~ Piano Competition Semi Finals Mon 7 - Tue 8 Jul 2008 (3pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM20/ RM12 (concession) Nine contestants vie for a place in the finals over two days of competition. Jury comprises Dennis Lee (Chairman), Toh Chee-Hung, Dr. John Sharpley & Matthew Kam. Finals Sat 12 Jul 2008 (10am - 1pm) Pentas 2, KLPac RM25/ RM15 (concession) Malaysia's finest young pianists show off their skills in a concerto performance. Winners to be announced at the Award Ceremony at the Festival Finale Concert on the same day, with the winner performing the winning concerto. ~ Look out also for Workshops and Masterclasses that will be conducted as part of the Festival. Click HERE for more information. There will also be an exhibition of musical instruments and merchandise, and demonstrations during the festival week in KLPac's Main Lobby. Presented by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad and produced by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac). |
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