
A celebration of youth, unity and the future.
The ASEAN Youth Orchestra Festival Kuala Lumpur 2026 is a one-week celebration of young talents, music and regional togetherness where the next generation of musicians come together to learn, collaborate and perform. Through workshops that enable knowledge sharing and artistic exchange, the festival nurtures musical growth while honouring the region’s heritage, local compositions and contemporary voices alongside classical traditions. This will be followed by a FREE community concert and a Gala Concert. This event is supported by embassies, partners, education institutions and the wider music fraternity, reflecting the power of music to unite communities and shape a more connected ASEAN future.
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MUSIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
23 - 25 JUN 2026
10:30AM - 4:00PM
Join the ASEAN Youth Orchestra Festival KL 2026 three-day workshops with the musicians of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. From strings, woodwinds, brass to percussion and chamber ensemble, these FREE workshops encourage exploration, offer a rare opportunity to gain insights from professional orchestral musicians in an interactive and welcoming environment and strengthen community connections through music. To be held at Rumah Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur.

MPYO AND FRIENDS: ECHOES OF THE REGION
25 JUN 2026
THU, 8:00PM
In conjunction with the Festival Orkestra Kuala Lumpur and ASEAN Youth Orchestra Festival Kuala Lumpur 2026, experience the excellent artistry of the MPYO in a FREE concert for the public. An exciting programme includes folksongs from participating ASEAN countries, Malaysia's own patriotic Tanah Pusaka, new compositions and other pop and traditional songs. Joining our local musicians on stage are popular vocalists Aina Abdul, Amir Masdi, Ruhil Ariana and Ruebben Chelvan, demonstrating the MPYO's orchestral musicianship with virtuosity and panache. This event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

ASEAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL KUALA LUMPUR: GALA CONCERT
27 JUN 2026
SAT, 8:00PM
This Gala Concert is a finale music celebration of the ASEAN Youth Orchestra Festival Kuala Lumpur 2026. From the energetic opening of Williams’ Olympic Fanfare And Theme to the virtuosic artistic collaboration in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, culminating with the depth of Mahler’s First Symphony, the spirit of unity underlines this special performance. With Gerard Salonga at the helm and featuring pianist Celestine Yoong Qian Yi, this concert underscores the region's collective excellence and symbolises solidarity and harmony across ASEAN through the power of music.

RUMAH TANGSI, KUALA LUMPUR | 23 - 25 JUN 2026
MUSIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

DAY 1
TUE, 23 JUN 2026
Step into the expressive world of orchestral strings and brass through inspiring workshops featuring violin, viola, cello and horn workshop sessions. Guided by professional musicians, discover the musician performance techniques, music expression and the artistry behind orchestral playing in an engaging and immersive learning experience.

Violin
10:30am – 12:30pm
Ionut Mazareanu, Second Violin
Yunzhi Ling, Second Violin
Mayor's Courtyard
Viola
10:30am – 12:30pm
Jebat Arjuna Kee, Section Principal
The Hall, Level 1
Cello
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Dylan Lee Mihn Tang, Co-Principal
Mayor's Courtyard
Horn
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Grzegorz Curyła, Section Principal
The Hall, Level 1

DAY 2
WED, 24 JUN 2026
Immerse yourself in the rich colours and artistry of the woodwind family with workshops conducted by MPO musicians. Through clarinet, oboe, bassoon and flute sessions, participants and observer will discover essential performance techniques and music expression while connecting with fellow young musicians in a dynamic learning atmosphere.

Clarinet
10:30am – 12:30pm
Matthew Larsen
Section Principal, MPO
Mayor's Courtyard
Oboe
10:30am – 12:30pm
Niels Dittmann
Section Principal, MPO
The Hall, Level 1
Bassoon
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Vladimir Stoyanov
Principal, MPO
Mayor's Courtyard
Flute
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Yukako Emes
Section Principal, MPO
The Hall, Level 1

DAY 3
THU, 25 JUN 2026
Experience the energy and excitement of orchestral collaboration through trumpet, trombone & tuba, percussion and strings chamber ensemble workshops. Designed to inspire aspiring performers, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to strengthen music skills, explore ensemble interaction and gain professional insights within a vibrant community setting.

Trumpet
10:30am – 12:30pm
Matthew Dempsey
Assistant Principal, MPO
Mayor's Courtyard
Trombone & Tuba
10:30am – 12:30pm
Michael Robinson, guest presenter
Tan Shun Zhong
Section Principal, MPO
The Hall, Level 1
Percussion
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Yap Siu Yan
Sub-Principal, MPO
Mayor's Courtyard
Strings Chamber Ensemble
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Tan Ka Ming, First Violin, MPO
Wong Lu Ee, First Violin, MPO
The Hall, Level 1







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