Summary
- Penang Symphony Society celebrated its 45th anniversary at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS.
- It became Malaysia’s first community symphony orchestra to stage a full-length concert at the venue.
- More than 140 musicians and choir members participated.
- Wong Hon Wai said the milestone showed Penang’s artistic talent can reach wider national stages.
GEORGE TOWN, September 11 — The Penang Symphony Society marked its 45th anniversary by becoming Malaysia’s first community symphony orchestra to stage a full-length concert.
Which was held at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS in Kuala Lumpur. More than 140 musicians and choir members performed in the “Festival of Classical Dance & Broadway Music,” featuring classical works, cultural music and Broadway selections.
State Tourism and Creative Economy executive councillor Wong Hon Wai said the milestone demonstrated that Penang’s artistic talent could extend beyond the state.
And connect with Malaysia’s wider arts scene. He said Penang’s appeal goes beyond food and heritage, with music and performing arts forming an increasingly important part of its cultural identity.
