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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.

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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.

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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.

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RUMAH TANGSI, KUALA LUMPUR | 23 - 25 JUN 2026

MUSIC COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

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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.

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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

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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 And Sheet Music

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

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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.

Classical Music Ensemble

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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