Front Row

How are the arts experienced when they surround you; when they come together in their diverse forms and genres--live dances, music, light displays, calligraphy, photography? An assault on the senses like an over-rich cake or a delightful tease of the senses at a tasting plate? The guests talk about the upcoming event, The Rhapsody of River Wisdom.

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Singing is worshipping twice. But when that singing leads others to perform acts of charity and charities benefitting from this beneficent expression, then for certain, singing is worshipping more than twice. Thrice maybe. Four times? Is this the reason why classical singers don’t need to be paid, that they have prayers? HK Chong and de Gusman trade the hard stories on classical singing in Malaysia and the Philippines.

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With eyelashes like wings of a butterfly,  whose fluttering in the Klang Valley can cause a hurricane in China (this is the M Butterfly Effect), Shelah explains why the National Treat is for “lahvers” of different stripes--sergeants and zebras not excluded.  Standing on a high public platform raised higher by her heels, Shelah responds to questions about using how to use the stage for social causes. 

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Reviewing three Chinese-language productions-, and --during the fasting month and positing explanations for their approach to performance; and their negotiating of the performance space, relationship to the audience in the national context. -Just KiddingCatan Kulit Hidup Ini Senget

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This time around, as if a change in venue is also a change in focus, Arts for Grab focuses on and celebrates creativity and women. Sisters in Islam will be responsible for a production, titled Teater: Neo-Romantik

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The guests talk about freeing the human instrument--both in mind and body--in order to produce sublime sonics that can assist transcendence.

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Talented comedian and actor, Robin Williams helped bring a little happiness and laughter in the hearts of audiences worldwide. With his unique ability to portray both drama and comedy, Robin Williams underscored the power of performing arts.

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With National Day just around the corner, ASWARA Dance Company, dances the nation’s identity.

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From software engineer to music composer, this Californian is here in KL for a one-night only performance as part of her Asian tour. This year, with ‘Level Up’, (which we will play on-air) she won both the Independent Music Award Best Song - Pop and Best Song - Social Action Song categories; Best Song - A-cappella with ‘The Hymn of Acxion’. Her ‘Aims’ won Best Album - Adult Contemporary.

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A relatively new orchestra appeared on the local music landscape a couple of years ago (2012) and since then it has performed quite regularly. In its upcoming concert it will focus on Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Piano Concerto No 7 in F for Three Pianos.

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