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The Dewan Filharmonik Petronas hosts elegant classical pieces
by two talented Malaysian musicians this month. On 17 and 18
August, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) Youth Brand
Ambassador, pianist Tengku Irfan, will dazzle audiences with
Ravel’s Piano Concerto and two of Schumann’s works, together
with the MPO under the direction of conductor Jun Märkl. Märkl
and the orchestra return the following weekend for French Portraits
with Malaysian harpist Tan Keng Hong, featuring five pieces by
some of the most prominent French classical composers in history
- Fauré, Pierné, Ravel and Debussy. Both concerts begin at 8.
pm on Saturdays and at 3.00 pm on Sundays.
When: 17 – 18 and 24 – 25 August
Where: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Towers,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
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Chequered Flag
Feel the adrenaline as some of the fastest cars in the world race
through the streets of Singapore with the return of the Formula
1 Singapore Grand Prix. While the world’s best drivers push their
skills to the limit on the circuit, ticket-holders can enjoy the rest of
what the event offers, including exclusive hospitality zones, fine
dining experiences and international music acts such as Swedish
House Mafia, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Fatboy Slim, Toots
and the Maytals, as well as Hans Zimmer. There are two new
experiences this year for those who want the best VIP treatment –
The Cube, an elevated viewing deck near the concert stage serving
drinks and canapés, and Upper Deck, an exclusive upper level zone
offering the best view of the race track, fine cuisine and a list of
extra, specially curated activities.
When: 20 – 22 September
Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
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