Southeast Asia Bach Competition Final Round Concert

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.

Competition Jury

Ng Chong Lim
Daniel Johannsen
Harish Shankar
David Chin
Michael Maul

The selected finalists will be announced on April 26th, 2025. Be sure to stay tuned to find out who will be performing at the Final Round Concert.

Final Round Concert

Malaysia Bach Festival Orchestra
Harish Shankar, Guest Conductor

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MEET THE ARTIST

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: www.harishshankar.com/
Instagram: harishvegetarisch 

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