Classical Treasures

Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, Vocalist

14-Mar-25 15:00

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The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) are set to present Classical Treasures, a concert featuring six timeless masterpieces, led by Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga. The programme opens with Rossini’s lively Overture of The Barber of Seville, followed by Chopin’s elegant Nocturne in E-flat. Renowned local soprano Datuk Syafinaz Selamat will take center stage with excerpts from Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet and Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and she joins us to share more about the upcoming performance.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: performing arts, music

Tags: the bigger picture, front row, classical music, mpo, malaysian philharmonic orchestra, DFP, classical music concert,

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