HSBC Classics Wind Festival 2006


9 Aug WIND & PIANO RECITAL

World renowned flautist Andrea Griminelli and his ensemble of top European musicians will perform an evening of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn recitals accompanied by pianist Geneviene Wong.

Pentas 1, 8.30pm

RM30, RM 45, RM55 (concessions* RM24, RM36, RM45)


10 Aug JAZZ CONCERT

Led by Malaysia’s foremost jazz pianist, David Gomes, and saxophonist Julian Chan, the KL Hardbop Band is set to dazzle jazz enthusiasts with bebop and hardbop classics from the 50s and 70s.
Pentas 1, 8.30pm

RM30, RM45 (concessions* RM24, RM36)


11 Aug WIND QUINTET in CONCERT

Classical music lovers will be treated to a programme of superb chamber music by The Italian Wind Quintet, an ensemble comprising critically acclaimed musicians including flautist Andrea Griminelli.
Pentas 1, 8.30pm

RM40, RM 55, RM70 (concessions* RM32, RM45, RM56)


12 Aug WIND COMPETITION FINALS

Witness some of Malaysia’s very own fine young wind musicians vying for top place in the Wind Competition Finals and taking the standards of wind musicianship to greater heights.

Young Artists 10am-12pm

Concert Artists 1pm-4pm

Pentas 1

RM15 (concessions* RM10)


12 Aug SYMPHONIC BAND in CONCERT

Conducted by Eric Lee, the PJ Youth Symphonic Band, one of Malaysia’s finest community bands, will take to the stage in a fitting finale to the festival. Andrea Griminelli, will make a special appearance as guest soloist.

Eric Lee conductor

Andrea Griminelli guest soloist

Pentas 1, 8.30pm

RM40, RM55, RM70 (concessions* RM32, RM45, RM56)

* Concession for students, senior citizens 60 years+ and disabled



OTHER ACTIVITIES

OPEN REHEARSAL Open rehearsal by High Winds ensemble, conducted by Joost Flach.

8 Aug 7.30pm at Pentas 2 (Free admission)



MASTERCLASS Masterclass for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon & horn.

10 Aug 7pm-9.30pm

11 Aug 2pm-4.30pm

Registration fee of RM10. Contact Yue May on 4047 9016 for details.



WORKSHOP Workshops on how to maintain and care for woodwind and brass instruments by Yamaha Music.

10 & 12 Aug 3pm-4pm

Free admission (limited to 30 pax per day). Call En. Muzzafar at 7803 0900 ext. 215 to register by 4th August.



CLINICS Free consultation & repair of Yamaha woodwind and brass instruments.

8-13 Aug 10am-5pm



JAZZ WORKSHOP Workshop on jazz techniques by David Gomes and Julian Chan.

13 Aug 2.30pm-4pm

Registration fee of RM10. Contact Yue May on 4047 9016 for details.



GUEST ARTISTS Free performances at KLPac Lobby

12 & 13 Aug (for times, check www.klpac.com)



For tickets, call 03- 4047 9000 (KLPac) or 03-2094 9400 (TAS@BSC)

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Sentul Park

Jalan Strachan (off Jalan Ipoh)

51100 Kuala Lumpur

www.klpac.com

Note: Programme is subject to change