Opera Serikandi Nusantara

After the first Malay Opera Puteri Saadong in 2015, by Prof Dr Tazul Tajuddin & D'Catz at Work collaborates again this time together with klpac, bringing you the sequel - Opera Serikandi Nusantara 2022. Supported by CENDANA, Performing Arts Presentation Funding Programme, and part of the ticket proceeds will go to Kiwanis Clubs of Kuala Lumpur & Klang Central as a community service project for the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Centres,

2 concerts are scheduled – 8.30pm on Sat 3rd December 2022 & 8.30pm on Sunday 4th December 2022.

An original art music composition by Tazul Izan Tajuddin with Executive Producer Catriona, this art-music Malaysian contemporary opera project entitled, Opera Serikandi Nusantara.that revolves around historical stories and legends of Malay princesses and heroines in Malay Archipelago. The stories consist of Princess Gunung Ledang, Princess Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Princess Saadong, Princess Hang Li Po, Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang, Princess Ulek Mayang, Princess Walinong Sari, Princess Zaleha, Princess Bidasari and Tun Fatimah. These stories are based on an illustrated book titled 'Legendary Princesses of Malaysia' written by Raman and illustrated by Emila Yusof. This opera is an emotional excerpt expressed in song in a concert performance format, 'voice with accompaniment'

Proudly presenting well known Malaysian vocalists such as Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, Dr Soo Wincci, Khairunnisa Diyana, Chaing Yi Ling and Dr. Phang Kong Chien. Supporting casts are SATB singers Veleria Ng, Koh Sin Kit, Hanif Mustaffa, James Long and Luebeck New Music Ensemble led by Max Riefer from Germany and accompanied by sound installation and visual digital media. 

Ini adalah sebuah projek opera muzik-seni (art-music) berjudul, Opera Serikandi Nusantara. Projek ini adalah untuk menghasilkan muzik Opera Kontemporari Malaysia yang berkisarkan kepada cerita-cerita sejarah dan lagenda puteri-puteri dan serikandi Melayu di tanah Melayu. Cerita-cerita adalah terdiri daripada Puteri Gunung Ledang, Puteri Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Puteri Saadong, Puteri Hang Li Po, Puteri Santubong dan Puteri Sejinjang, Puteri Ulek Mayang, Puteri Walinong Sari, Puteri Zaleha, Puteri Bidasari dan Tun Fatimah. Cerita-cerita ini berdasarkan buku ilustrasi yang berjudul ‘Legendary Princesses of Malaysia’ ditulis oleh Raman dan diilustrasikan oleh Emila Yusof. Opera ini adalah sebuah petikan perasan emosi di luahkan dalam lagu dalam format persembahan konsert, 'voice with accompaniment'

Karya opera ini adalah sebuah karya komposisi muzik seni original oleh Tazul Izan Tajuddin untuk penyanyi solo soprano klasikal Malaysia seperti Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, Khairunnisa Diyana, Chaing Yi Ling, Dr. Phang Kong Chien bersama penyanyi SATB Veleria Ng, Koh Sin Kit, Hanif Mustaffa, James Long dan Luebeck New Music Ensemble diketuai oleh Max Riefer dari Jerman dan diiringi dengan bunyi yang telah dirakamkan (pre- recorded sound), penataan bunyi (sound installation) dan visual media digital. Narrator jemputan adalah Dr. Soo Wincci.
Projek ini di sokong oleh CENDANA, Performing Arts Presentation Funding Programme. Produksi adalah oleh Catriona Au, D'Catz at Work dan The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac).

Age Limit: 10 years old and above 

Ticket Prices:
Category A -  RM55
Category B - RM43

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Covid-19 Related SOPs
klpac has Covid-19 measures including Covid-19 testing for the cast and crew, sanitisation and disinfection, and going contactless. Mask-wearing is recommended. Venue reserves the right to deny entry if you're found to be Covid-19 positive or High-Risk status on MySejahtera. No refund will be made to those who have purchased tickets.

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Creatives & Crew

Executive Producer - Catriona Au
Project Leader - Tazul Izan Tajuddin
Assistant Project Leader - Adam Masumi
Stage Manager - Sharir Sharis
Audio - Hairul Hasnan
FOH -  Aishah Afiqah
D’Catz at Work, Kiwanis, klpac