10 June 2025, 7:00 pm
RondoFest Festival Orchestra
Tengku Irfan, conductor
JAN KOETSIER
"Rondo" from Brass Symphony
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Suite No. 1 for Small Orchestra
Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra
Intermission
WING-WAH CHAN
Drum Dance
Southeast Asian premiere
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Symphony No. 9 in C major, The Great
As Southeast Asia's premier classical music platform, RondoFest continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of talent. This year, the Festival Orchestra consists of 60 young musicians from 12 cities, led by renowned New York-based Malaysian conductor Tengku Irfan, will come together for an unforgettable performance that celebrates their artistic growth and passion for music.
The programme spans classical and contemporary masterpieces, highlighting the bold brass of Koetsier's Brass Symphony, the rhythmic innovation of Chan's Drum Dance and the contrasting textures of Stravinsky's Suites for Small Orchestra. The concert comes to a thrilling conclusion with Schubert's magnificent Symphony No. 9, 'The Great'.
These works promise to showcase the versatility and talent of the RondoFest musicians, while capturing the spirit of cultural exchange and artistic collaboration at the heart of the festival. Don't miss the chance to see the future stars of classical music in this groundbreaking celebration of creativity and excellence.
