Watch out for the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) first ever collaboration with the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) this coming December 11 – 13, 2009, showcasing the country’s rich musical heritage that weaves diverse culture into a shared and colourful identity that’s distinctly Malaysian.
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Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS!
Please be informed that Perak Women For Women Society (PWW) and City Ballet is organising a fundraising ballet charity concert entitled "When Dreams Come True", a ballet performance featuring "Little Mermaid" and " New York! New York!", directed and choreographed by Datin Rosalina Ooi, founder of City Ballet and president of PSPA.
Details are as follows :
Date : 25th November 2009 (Wed)
Time : 8.00pm (Doors open at 7.30pm)
Venue : State Banquet Hall Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, Ipoh
Proceeds will go towards helping PWW set up a one-stop service and information centre for women and children. PWW's new centre, located at No. 52 Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Ipoh will provide temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence, a temporary refuge for children from broken homes, skill training and research materials.
Admission is by donation. For queries please call PWW at 05-5469715/012-5212480 or Witzi Leong at 012-5088818.
Treat yourself to baroque favourites by Bach as sung by the lovely Malin Christensson, before exploring distant frontiers by taking a ride on Connesson’s Supernova this November. See posters below for details.
You also won’t want to miss Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS’ comedy & music showcase for the season. Tickets for Being Gidon Kremer and A Little Nightmare Music on November 16 and 17 respectively are selling fast. Monty Python’s Terry Jones describes the show as bringing “surrealism to the concert hall and taking its trousers down! Very musical, very engaging and very funny.” Watch a preview at www.igudesmanandjoo.com.
Call the box office at +603 2051 7007 or visit www.dfp.com.my for more information on booking your tickets.
Red Communications Sdn Bhd, a production house which has produced many successful tv programs such as 3R (Respond, Relax, React), Gol & Gincu, Profil Seni, Impian Illyana as well as other cooperatives with Deutsche Welle, Animal Planet, Discovery & AETN are currently producing an 8 part miniseries on Sybil Karthigasu for Astro's "Suatu Ketika" series on Astro Citra.
They are looking for actors and extras to be in the series and auditions will be held on the 7th and 8th of November, 2009 at the PSPA office. For those of you who are interested in acting and taking part in a once in a lifetime experience, please ensure you are there on audition day!
Address: PSPA No.28, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah (Tiger Lane), Ipoh
Date : 7th Nov 2009 ( 11.30am-1pm & 2pm-6pm) or
8th Nov 2009 (10.30am-1pm & 2pm-6pm)
Shoot date: December 2009 – January 2010
“Drama is based on the story that portrays one woman’s brave struggle (played by popular actress Elaine Daly) for humanity, justice and sanity in a Malaya turned upside down. It chronicles her life from the day the Japanese set foot on Malaysian soil in 1941”
CHARACTERS OPEN FOR AUDITION
Eurasians (Language : English / B.M) Child : Age 5-9 yrs ( Fair Eurasian, princess like, willing to challenge self) Teen (Male): Age: 12-13yrs Male: Age 20s
Male: Age 40s – 50s (Dark Eurasian, to play a well renowned Doctor) Female: 18 (Dark Eurasian) – Strong headed, stubborn and determined personality Elderly Female: late 70s (Penang Eurasian look)
Chinese ( Language: B.M / Chinese dialects) Female: Age 17-18 yrs (beautiful, vivacious personality)
Female: Age 40s (as a Maid, soft spoken, humble with a warm and friendly look) Male: Age 17-25 yrs (Strong characteristic, mentor figure, knowledgeable in politics, world affairs) Chinese candidates must be able to speak in fluent B.M (priority), and Chinese dialects and english
Chindian (B.M) Male: Age 17-24 (Handsome, Lively Personality)
Malay (B.M) Male: Age early 20s (Policeman look) Female: Age 25-28 yrs Child: Age 5-9 Elderly: Age late 60s – to play blind man who is also partially deaf
Female Elderly: Age 80s – to play a grandmother
Indian (B.M / Tamil) Female: late 20s-30s (to play a wife and mother, simple look)
Male: 20s (to play a prison cleaner)
Male: late 20s-30s (to play someone who works in the gov. sector, humble character)
Punjabi
Male: Late 40s ( Mature Businessman look, must be able to speak in B.M and English)
Japanese (B.M) Male: 30s - 40s (Military figure, fierce and firm personality)
Male: 40s ( plays a friendly barber)
(Candidates Must be able to speak fluent B.M)
* Casting is also open to anyone who is interested to become extras (with / without) for this drama.
The Xinjiang Song and Dance Ensemble will be in town on the 12th of November, 2009 and will be performing at the Royal Perak Golf Club. Come and be enthralled by the performances of traditional folk songs and dances! For ticketing enquiries kindly contact PSPA.
The Perak Society of Performing Arts will be having a “Spectacular Masquerade Party” on Friday 25th of September, 2009, 8.00pm at the Impiana Casuarina Hotel.To the twinkle-toed, come in your dancing shoes and boogie the night away to the music machine of DJ Pillai and burn up the dance floor with your best moves to win the spot dance competition.
Take your chances at the lucky dip to win fantastic prizes and come in your fanciest and most elaborate masks to stand a chance at winning the best Mask Competition.If you are looking to be entertained, you will not be disappointed with “Haute Couture” a fashion show by The Wedding Station modelled by ‘Miss Malaysia Models’,
sway your hips to the Latin Dance and Broadway dance presentations
and song presentations from the PSPA Singers who will be performing solos and duets of your favourite love songs.
The Dinner and Dance is open to all. So dust off those dancing shoes, and come join the revelry. All you need is your fanciest mask, a sparkle in your eyes and a great sense of fun!
Date:25th September, 2009
Time:8pm
Venue:Impiana Casuarina Hotel
For dinner bookings and enquiries, kindly contact PSPA (05-5487814) or Witzi Leong (012-5088818)
Get ready to groove to the traditional New Orleans sound of the venerable Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS this August 15 & 16. The San Francisco Examiner has dubbed it “The best jazz band in the land”, and the Los Angeles Times declares that “Preservation Hall keeps its jazz hot,” .
Call the box office at +603 2051 7007 or visit www.mpo.com.my for more information on booking your tickets.
