PUTRAJAYA: The National Arts Awards (ASN), the highest recognition for arts practitioners, contributors, and artists in Malaysia, will resume next year with nominations opening on Dec 18, according to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.
MusicFriendship in ConcertOct 2 to 4 (8.30pm; 3pm)Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac)Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, off Jalan Ipoh, KLRM40 or RM25(03) 4047 9000The KLPac Wind Ensemble makes its debut with a tribute to Mitsua Nonami, a renowned band clinician synonymous with the development of the high school band movement in Malaysia over the past 35 years. The concert is a celebration of his work and will feature some of his compositions, including the award-winning Prelude to Return, For Wonderful Friendship, My Love and Cha Cha Flamenco. The ensemble will also perform Nonami’s arrangements of classics such as Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing and Rasa Sayang. A Night of Art Songs and Opera AriasOct 2 (8pm)Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall1 Jalan Maharajalela, KL RM50 and RM100(03) 2274 6645This vocal recital, organised by the KL Chinese Assembly Hall, features soprano Cecilia Yap who’s accompanied by pianist Loo Bang Hean. The programme includes Chinese art a
Tajudin’s ‘Homage to the Poet 2’ at Maybank’s latest virtual art exhibition entitled ‘Semangat: Maybank’s Art Collection Volume 1’.
Passion. Excitement. Intensity. These are some of the emotions that art lovers and the public will experience at Maybank’s latest virtual art exhibition entitled “Semangat: Maybank’s Art Collection Volume 1”.
Following the launch of the Maybank Virtual Art Gallery @ Balai Seni Maybank in 2020, Maybank has now put together a selection of artworks that encapsulate the meaning of the Malay word, semangat (spirit), which sends a valuable message to the public on the importance of maintaining a high spirit, especially during these unprecedented times.