The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Orchestra (KLPac Orchestra), founded in 2006, is the resident
orchestra of the
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac; ms, Pentas Seni Kuala Lumpur) in Sentul Park, Kuala Lumpur is one of the established performing art centers in Malaysia. It is a non-profit company, aims to cultivate and sustain the performing a ...
in
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. It is formerly known as ''KLPac Sinfonietta'' until 2008.
KLPac orchestra was formed to cater for the growing number of classically trained music students and amateurs in Malaysia. The first auditions were held in October 2006, opened to a wide range musicians, from students, music teachers as well as professional musicians. The orchestra made its debut concert, "Candlelight Christmas" in December 2006 conducted by its first conductor, Brian Tan, accompanied by the guest choir, La Voce.
Music directors / conductors
* Brian Tan Wee Thean (2006–2011) Music director / Resident conductor
* Dr. Takahisa Ota (2011–2014) Music director / Resident conductor
* Lee Kok Leong (2015–) Music director / Resident conductor
References
External links
KLPac Official Website
Malaysian orchestras
Musical groups established in 2006
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