Kota Kinabalu: A teacher, Stefanus Lucas, is one of the top 10 finalists of the prestigious Malaysia Teacher Prize competition offering a cash prize of RM50,000 for just one winner.
ONLY 14, budding saxophonist Zara Goh Flintoft is creating waves with her high quality alto saxophone at public performances, entertaining appreciative adult and peer audiences alike, locally and abroad.
‘RING of Music’ is not likely to ring a bell – unlike Lord of Rings’ epic high fantasy adventures. But to literally put three top musicians in the ring surrounded by 200 zealous music buffs drew applause after applause!
Instead of stage upfront, violinist Yap Ling, British oboist Mark Radcliffe pianist Grace Lee, literally took centre stage at the Kian Kok High School Hall concert last Wednesday night.
Greek amphitheatre style stage setting
Organising Chairman architect, Cheong Kok Ann, conceded that he is a secret admirer of the ancient Greek / Roman amphitheatre design, known for its ‘mystery acoustics’ attributed to a purported ‘stunning example of ancient Greek sound engineering’
Classical music lovers here are in for a delightful experience with a rare performance by three famous musicians: Mark Radcliffe from the UK, who plays the oboe and has given recitals worldwide and was principal oboe with the English Touring Opera, on both modern and period oboes, playing operas from Handel to Janacek