DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS CONTINUES TO PRESENT EXCITING CONCERTS IN Q4 OF 2025 

Rune Bergmann

Martín García García

Next, the MPO will present the second instalment of the Chopin Festival in a celebration of Frederic Chopin’s concerti; the MPO has earlier presented the first part in Aug 2025. For the second part, Rune Bergmann will lead the MPO to present Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2 featuring pianist Martin Garcia Garcia. This work will be complemented by Sibelius’ Symphony No.2, definitely making the concert on 11 Oct, an evening to remember!  Then, on 18 Oct, step into a world where folklore meets symphony in an exciting family-themed concert, Symphony of the Seven Scrolls. To be led by MPO Resident Conductor Gerard Salonga, this immersive concert will introduce young audiences to classical orchestral repertoire through seven emotional chapters including Melody of Legends and Eternal Heritage. The concert will feature newly-arranged familiar Malaysian folk tunes, and will be enhanced with a storytelling by a narrator and dances that spark the imagination.  

Karen

Listen to the astounding virtuosity of violinist Karen Gomyo in an evening of eloquence and panache with the MPO on 25 Oct. She will serenade the audience with Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto. The MPO will close the concert with a contrasting composition, Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Suites, adding a dash of romance and drama to the concert. Anna Rakitina will conduct.  

Junichi HIROKAMI (Photo credit: Masaaki Tomitori)

MPO Music Director Junichi Hirokami returns to the podium to lead the MPO to present a masterpiece by Mahler on 8 Nov. The composer’s epic Symphony No.4 is often described as a bright-eyed symphony with an unparalleled artistry. The MPO will also present masterpieces composed by Rossini and will feature soprano Hera Hyesang Park.  

Milos

Embark on a Spanish music exploration when guitarist Milos Karadaglic serenades through Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, combining his masterful talents with the MPO’s dynamism. The musical journey continues as the MPO brings Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnole, and Ravel’s Pavane for A Dead Princess and Mother Goose, a charming and delicate fairytale. Don’t miss this rare offering on 22 Nov to be led by Samy Rachid.   The 2025 season will end with a fiery bang with two consecutive weekends of ballet extravaganza. The MPO Ballet Festival will present Swan Lake on 5 – 6 Dec. Next, the MPO will present The Nutcracker on 12 – 13. The festival will feature the Ballet Stars of Moscow and will be led by Stanislav Kochanovsky.   

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