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<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.cloudjoi.com/95851/4-SEABC-01-poster.jpg"></figure>Join the inaugural Southeast Asia Bach Competition, where top finalists bring Bach’s masterpieces to life. Led by guest conductor Harish Shankar, they’ll perform with the Malaysia Bach Festival Orchestra, competing for the grand prize—a chance to play at Bachfest Leipzig 2026.<h2>Competition Jury</h2>Ng Chong Lim Daniel Johannsen Harish Shankar David Chin Michael Maul<h2> Finalists and Repertoire&nbsp;</h2><h4>Strings Category&nbsp;</h4>Sin Jo Yap, Cello, Suite in Eb major, BWV 1010 Andrew Ng Wen Hao, Violin, Partita D minor, BWV 1004 Complete Zhao Tongzhou, Violin, Partita D minor, BWV 1004 Complete<h4>Piano Category</h4>Hoi Shun-Yeen, English Suite No.3, G minor BWV 808, Complete Chai Zi Qing, French Overture in B minor, BWV 831 Evandrew Khonan, Italian Concerto BWV 971 &amp; Toccata in c minor BWV 911<h4>Vocal Category</h4>Hii Yi Qing “Eilt, ihr Stunden, kommt herbei” from “Freue dich, erlöste Schar”, BWV 30 “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen” from “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen”, BWV 32 “Tief gebückt” from “Mein Herze schwimmt in Blut”, BWV 199Okawa Tan “Kommt, eilet, stimmet Sait und Lieder” from “Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten”, BWV 74 “Ich traue seiner Gnaden” from “In allen meinen Taten”, BWV 97 “Wie zweifelhaftig” from “Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben”, BWV 109Lara Tan “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen” from “Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen”, BWV 32 “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen” from “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen”, BWV 51&nbsp; “Tief gebückt” from “Mein Herze schwimmt in Blut”, BWV 199Cherie Tse “Eilt, ihr Stunden, kommt herbei” from “Freue dich, erlöste Schar”, BWV 30 “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen” from “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen”, BWV 51 “Gottes Engel weichen nie” from “Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg”, BWV 149 &nbsp;<h2>Final Round Concert Schedule</h2>6:00-7:40PM Strings Category 7:40-7:50PM Intermission 7:50-9:10PM Piano Category 9:10-9:20PM Intermission 9:20-10:40PM Vocal Category 10:40-10:50PM Intermission&nbsp; 10:50-11:00PM Award Ceremony &nbsp;<h2>Final Round Concert</h2>Malaysia Bach Festival Orchestra Harish Shankar, Guest Conductor********************************************************************************<h2>MEET THE ARTIST</h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:4800/1400;" src="https://cdn.cloudjoi.com/95953/SEABC-2-CloudJoi-(32-BIG)-(4800-x-1400-px)-6.jpg" width="4800" height="1400"></figure>HARISH SHANKAR Malaysian-born Harish Shankar is gaining international recognition for his exacting technique and passionate conducting. A prize winner at the 6th International Jorma Panula Conducting Competition, he is Chief Conductor of the Schleswig-Holstein Opera Company and has led renowned orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Düsseldorfer Symphoniker. His recording with the Bridges Chamber Orchester Frankfurt earned a Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. Passionate about music education, he has worked with El Sistema in Peru and helps children in conflict areas through music. Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harishshankar.com/" target="_blank">www.harishshankar.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harishvegetarisch" target="_blank">harishvegetarisch</a>&nbsp;******************************************************************************<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:57.4%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1414/2000;" src="https://cdn.cloudjoi.com/95952/Seating-Layout_KLSCAH.png" width="1414" height="2000"></figure>********************************************************************************<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1347/1963;" src="https://cdn.cloudjoi.com/96421/Ticket-Price-Chart_png.png" width="1347" height="1963"></figure>********************************************************************************<h2 style="margin-left:0px;">Festival Passes</h2>Unlock the full festival experience with a Festival Pass! 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Join the inaugural Southeast Asia Bach Competition, where top finalists bring Bach&rsquo;s masterpieces to life. Led by guest conductor Harish Shankar, they&rsquo;ll perform with the Malaysia Bach Festival Orchestra, competing for the grand prize&mdash;a chance to play at Bachfest Leipzig 2026.

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Southeast Asia Bach Competition Final Round Concert