The performers' glorious moments after the show and showers of bouquets in appreciation for their performance.Philene was playing the cello in the orchestra in the background.
Tamino(sung by Peter Ong),playing the handsome prince wondering how he stayed alive after passing out in an attempt to escape from a huge serpent....the story may sound like a page from a fairy tale, but the music Mozart wrote is timeless !Melodious and memorable...
Personally,I am utterly enthralled by Tan Sin Sim's rich and powerful voice singing the Queen of the Night which received the loudest applause.Aria 4 and 14 are some of the best known opera music pieces of the classical age.
The three ferocious ladies-in -Waiting of the Queen,( Kho Mei Ling,Janet Lee and Wang DiXia ) admonishing Papageno,the bird catcher for taking credit for saving Tamino's life.
Our very own young and very experienced conductor,Brian Tan who was educated in Britain and China !He has a true heart of a musician who is not content just to teach music in class rooms but believes that playing in orchestras and chambers will enable one to truly "experience" Western classical music to the fullest.
Because of his encouragement I was led into that wonderful world of orchestrating music that is truly a treat at this time of my life - when time is an available commodity in my hands.
I have discovered that listening to an orchestra in a concert is wonderful but playing in an orchestra is even more marvellous !!
Music Director Chong Kok Ting, an accomplished pianist who has won several awards in music since his college days in the UK takes his task here with utter seriousness worthy of his many acomplishments both overseas and here.
Joe Hasham,the Orang Puteh whose rich theatrical experiences makes him such an entertaining narrator in the Magic Flute, giving the performance a truly outstanding and professional standard.
Director & Executive Producer,Dato' Faridah Merican ,wife of Joe needs very little introduction in local theatrical scene.She puts her expertise to great use here in this new field of classical musical production.She considers directing and producing Mozart's the Magic Flute , a dream come true for her !
This show will never be possible,for that matter the KL Pac Sinfonietta if not for a very wonderful and capable lady whom I do not yet have a picture of.Acknowledging the true founder of this orchestra,Ms Marge Chew,General Manger of KL Pac whose wise decision to start the orchestra has benefited so many of us.I am glad to be a recipient of her wonderful vision.
Backstage - daughter Philene,packing to leave for home after the first night of performance.Take it easy mum... 4 more shows to go.....
Fellow cello player, Chong Siaw Wei whose sweet disposition makes her an endearing team player.I learnt a lot sitting next to her in my second rehearsal. Squatting down to close her cello case is Low Li Lian.
Then my sweet darling daughter whose very existence enables me to get into the world of music so I can grow together with her in the area I have interest in.
Philene,My lovely Princess of the Cello....
You can still make your way to the show - the tickets are limited as they are quite well booked.You will be surprised quite a number of people are interested in Mozart !
Call 03 -4047 9000 ( KL Pac )
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