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Symphonic Jazz...is it Rhythm....or is it Harmonized Jazzy Rhythm?

By Dato' Danny Goon It is not often that we hear of a philharmonic orchestra playing jazz. Conversely, few jazz musicians try their hand...

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Choral) in D Minor

By Dr. Francis Tan Heah Joo Seang Hall St Xavier’s Institution 7th April 2024 Almost exactly one month short of the double centenary of...

What will Ludwig say........?

by Dato' Danny Goon As the crow flies, Vienna lies 9,106 km north-west of George Town. There is a 6 hour time difference in summer. The...

A Message by the Chairperson of Penang Philharmonic Orchestra

Dear PPO Musicians and Choristers, Beethoven Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op. 125, is a dream come true. The performance of Beethoven’s 9th...

Chairperson's 2024 Message

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I am thrilled to share the wonderful highlights of our musical journey thus far. The mission...

Tapestry II

A concert review by Dr. Francis Tan Following on the earlier success of Tapestry! last April, Penang Philharmonic Chorus and its sister...

Sean Gan Piano Recital

A concert review by Dr. Francis Tan SEAN GAN PIANO RECITAL WAWASAN OPEN UNIVERSITY (WOU) SAT 22 JULY 2023 Juilliard School of Music bound...

Congratulations Sir Stephen Hough

Penang Philharmonic would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Sir Stephen Hough for being made a Knight Bachelor by King...

My Journey With the PPC

By Philip T C Yeoh, Bass 2 I was already singing in another choir for years before I joined the PPC in 2019 for its concert "Kom!" that...

Requiem

A message from PPO’s Chairperson, Datin Seri Irene Yeap My Dear Fellow Members of Penang Philharmonic, What can I say about your...

Madam Lee Fee Khoon

Tann Soon Pin, PPO's concertmistress has kindly written a tribute to Madam Lee Fee Khoon, or fondly known to her as Mrs. Sam. "Mrs. Sam,...

March Together

A concert review by Dato' Danny Goon Penang Philharmonic Winds (Winds) opened their 2023/24 season with a rousing performance at the...

Piano Trio

A concert review by Dato' Danny Goon. When Stars align..... It is often believed that when stars are said to align, it is a sign that...

Tapestry

A concert review by Dr. Francis Tan Stepping inside Penang PAC on 23rd April 2023 was a treat of a musical TAPESTRY. It was equivalent to...

Rest in Peace Mr Dennis Lee

The Board, staff and members of the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) note with regret the passing of Mr Dennis Lee Ean Hooi on...

PPC Ladies Ensemble Achieved Gold in the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod

On behalf of the BOD of PPO it gives me great pleasure to offer our congratulations to PPC ladies for their Gold Award at the MCE Live...

Endemic and Rebirth

By Dato' Danny Goon Sunday, 1st March 2020 was a much awaited day in the life of the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO). It marked the...

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