TITANS & Temptations with The klpac Orchestra

THE TITAN AWAKENS in The klpac Orchestra’s most ambitious programme to date featuring over 100 musicians in conjunction with its 20th anniversary.

Early and late romantics meet under the baton of Maestro Lee Kok Leong in the upcoming TITANS & Temptations concert.

Opening the programme will be Felix Mendelssohn’s very last violin concerto, a labour of love over six years in collaboration with long-time friend Ferdinand David. The grace and lyricism of Violin Concert in E minor is brought to life by violin soloist Bernice Ooi, who is not only the first Southeast Asian member of the Royal Swedish Orchestra, one of the world’s oldest orchestras, but an international violinist who has performed in venues like Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.

Then, like nature’s awakening after a long winter – the titan awakens. From one voice to over a hundred, the orchestra breathes life into Gustav Mahler's revolutionary Symphony No. 1 which begins with a vast soundscape of nature and folk melodies before descending into a funeral march and culminating in a fiery and triumphant finale.

And just when you think the evening's over, the gallop hits. The wild, unstoppable rush of Franz von Súppe's Light Cavalry Overture charges to the finishing line with energy and charm.

Two ends of Romanticism. Two decades of music-making. One stage. An unmissable celebration of the best of classical music and The klpac Orchestra’s legacy.

Programmes:
● Franz von Suppé | Light Cavalry Overture
● Felix Mendelssohn | Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
   Featuring soloist: Bernice Ooi
● Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 1 in D Major

Age limit: Recommended for 5 years old and above.

Parental Advice: If your child is restless / crying, please bring them out of the hall. After they’ve calmed down, you can re-enter with the assistance of our ushers.

Ticket Price : 

● *POTA are arts patrons who wish to make a monetary gift on top of the ticket value. POTA ticket holders will be acknowledged on klpac’s website.
● **Concession Booking (Educators / Students / PWDs / Seniors > 60) – Please WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with the necessary details (name, student’s ID / IC, school name & department, phone and email for verification).
● Accessible Seating – Please WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 to discuss the availability of accessible theatre seats and to book.
● Early bird promotion will be closed when the planned number of tickets is reached.         

Promotions

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About klpac Connect 
klpac Connect is an access and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby aimed at improving access to the arts through various amenities and programmes for families with young children, students / schools, persons with disabilities, talents and the general public. Find out more at bit.ly/klpacconnect.

Sponsored Student Tickets (part of klpac Connect)
Under klpac Connect, schools may register their interest to obtain sponsored student tickets for selected shows free of charge. Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed – first-timers from public schools and those from rural / out-of-state locations prioritised. This show is part of the klpac Connect programme. Register your interest here https://bit.ly/klpacconnect-registration.

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Enquiry / Concession Booking
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About The klpac Orchestra
The notion of a community orchestra is very much in keeping with the vision of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac), which is to foster creative excellence and develop and nurture performing arts culture in Malaysia.

Driven by the obvious need for a community orchestra to cater for the growing number of classically trained musicians, it established its first orchestra in 2006. Following the first auditions in October, The klpac Orchestra debuted in December with “Candelight Christmas” under the baton of the late Mr. Brian Tan, its Founder as well as first Music Director and Resident Conductor.

In setting up the orchestra, klpac hopes to provide enriching and engaging musical experiences for people with varying musical backgrounds, in an environment that promotes fellowship and respect. The founding of The klpac Orchestra provides more opportunities for aspiring musicians, amateur or professional, while helping to promote orchestral music.

Under its Founder’s passionate leadership, hundreds of musicians have been trained and had the chance to perform on a professional stage. After his passing, Dr. Takahisa Ota took over the baton for a short period in 2012 before Lee Kok Leong took on the role in 2015. A few days before Mr. Brian Tan’s passing, the orchestra staged “A Concert for Brian” (October 2011) to a full house to honour their Founder and his life’s work.

The orchestra performs a wide variety of music all year round ranging from classical concerts such as “Czech Impressions” (2023), “Tchaikovsky – The Great Romantic Master” (2022) and “Baroque Elegance” (2022) to popular music like “Magical Movie Moments” series (2017, 2019, 2023), “Unforgettable: Lagenda Malaysia” (2023), “Tunes from the East” (2019) and Sudirman tribute “One Thousand Million Smiles” (2017). It joined hands with klpac’s other music ensembles – The klpac Symphonic Band and The klpac String Orchestra – to perform in “Christmas Extravaganza” (2022) to mark a major comeback after the pandemic closures.

Over the years, the orchestra has had the honour of collaborating with many ensembles and soloists such as pianist Dr. Poom Prommachart, pianist Dr. Elaine Yap Sin Yee, pianist Albert Tiu, violinist Fung Chern Hwei, cellist Valerie Aimard, Wicked Music People and NSO Wind Ensemble.

Outside of klpac, The klpac Orchestra has performed at Claviera Music Studio and UPM Music Department’s “Debonair Malaysia Concert” (2018), “Putra International Piano Competition – Winner’s Gala Concert” (2019) at UPM, “Gemilang Cemerlang Concert” by the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (2023) and Claviera Music Studio’s “Gold Star Competition – Winner’s Gala Concert” (2024).

Resident Music Directors:
Mr. Brian Tan (2006 – 2011)
Dr. Takahisa Ota (2012-2014)
Mr. Lee Kok Leong (2015 – Present)

Lee Kok Leong | Music Director & Resident Conductor
Kok Leong has over two decades of experience in the local orchestral scene as a violist, conductor and music educator.

As an in-demand violist, he has performed at the  Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s Inaugural Concert in 2007 as well as with the Friends of Strings Chamber, National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Galaxy Chamber Orchestra, The klpac Orchestra, Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), Kuala Lumpur City Hall Orchestra, RTM Orchestra and, more recently, with Malaysia’s first baroque music ensemble, Wicked Music People.

In 2005, he debuted as a conductor with the Galaxy Orchestra and went on to become its Resident Conductor from 2007 to 2011. From 2010 onwards, he was mentored by the late Brian Tan, The klpac Orchestra’s Founder, and later received conducting masterclasses from renowned pianist and conductor Elaine Pao. In 2015, Kok Leong shouldered the responsibility to carry on the legacy and vision of his mentor and assumed the role of Resident Conductor & Music Director of The klpac Orchestra. 

Beyond his work with klpac, he frequently lends his expertise as a conductor for the Klang Music Festival and the biennial Soundbridge Contemporary Music Festival (2019, 2021 and 2023). His experience also includes major productions such as Euphrasia The Musical, which toured to Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu following its Kuala Lumpur premiere. He previously led the Friends of Strings Chamber Ensemble from 2014 to 2022. Additionally, he has served as a guest conductor for Musica Sinfonietta (2022) and the Jesselton Philharmonic Orchestra (2025).

A passionate music educator, Kok Leong founded Ottava Music in 2019. He has been leading the string ensembles at Chong Hwa Independent High School, Tsun Jin Independent High School and Pin Hwa Independent High School since 2021. Occasionally, he also adjudicates for music competitions such as the Pay Fong Middle School Western Instrument Competition (2023), He Yue International Arts Festival (2023), Red Sonata Fiesta International Arts Festival (2023) and MIA Young Musician Competition (2020).

In 2016, he was nominated for Best Music Direction / Conductor for "Symphonic Swing" at the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. In 2007, he was awarded the Best Music Participant (Male) – Level II at the Kursus Jurulatih Seni Budaya Negara Zon Selatan and the Runner-Up for the Chamber Classical Music category, Malaysia Young Talent Music Competition.

Production / Creative Team
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Music Director & Resident Conductor: Lee Kok Leong
Violin Soloist: Bernice Ooi
Sound Engineer: Ong Yuan Shun
Lighting Designer: Amelia Tan
Production Stage Manager: Soo Choy Wah

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & The Actors Studio Team List
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Associate Artistic Director: Christopher Ling
Group General Manager: Ian Chow
General Manager (Marketing Communications): Ang Yue May
Assistant General Manager (Publicity & Marketing): Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Technical Supervisor: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi
Senior Technicians: Mohd Faridzuan bin Abd Rahim
Junior Technician: Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran
Theatre Manager: Muhammad Hazim bin Mansur
Front of House & Theatre Supervisor: Alice Tan
Production Stage Managers: Hafiza Husna, Xavier Chen
FOH Executive / Production Assistant: Ahmad Daniel Haikal bin Ahmad Taufek
Production Stage Assistant: Toh Ee Mynn, Amirah Alya' Binti Abdul Karim Kasim
Orchestra Manager: Soo Choy Wah
Senior Art Director: Joel Wong
Publicist: Wong Kar Yee
Multimedia Content Creator / Videographer: Chong Soong Tee
Assistant Box Office Supervisors: Jennifer John, Vaideggy Vijayasagaran
Group Accounts Manager: Esther Kuan
Accounts, Admin and HR Manager: Amanda Chan
Head of Academy: Kimmy Kiew
Academy Administrator: Harsvini Loganathan
Personal Assistant to Artistic Director: Farah Nadia
Personal Assistants to Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Farah Nadia & Amanda Chan
Maintenance Manager: Selva Rajoo
Security Manager: Balasubramaniam Ganapathy
Assistant Security Manager: Mahendra Karuppiah
Security Supervisor: Shandre Sakran Kumaravale
Senior Security Officer: Nadarajan Maruthamuthu
Security Officers: Balasivasubramaniam Arunasalam, Parameshvaran Perumal