You Can Watch A Classical Orchestra Show For Only RM30 At Istana Budaya Starting Next Month
The 2023 Lambang Sari Series is a classical orchestra performance happening at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya starting July.
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As part of the National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO/OSK) 30th anniversary, they’re going to be performing classical orchestra hits during the Celebration of Classical Music Lambang Sari Series 2023.
There will be four performances featuring the greatest Western music compositions, spread over several months from July until November.
You wanna know the best part about it? The tickets are ONLY RM30!
Exquisite performances at Rahmah prices
Yes, you heard that right, RM30 and you can choose whatever seats you want. That’s utterly cheap for an orchestra performance playing symphonic music from Mozart and Bach to Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn.
Usually, the cheapest tickets you can get for these kinda shows is RM180 so Malaysians are in for a treat these upcoming months. Istana Budaya (IB) wants everyone from all walks of life to be able to witness this lavish experience that the upper class usually appreciates.
Istana Budaya director-general Zubaidah Mukhtar said, “We would like to fulfil the wishes of the government for the people to enjoy tickets at reasonable prices or Rahmah prices in addition to celebrating the 30th anniversary of the National Symphony Orchestra (OSK).”
Usually the cheapest price for an orchestra concert ticket is around RM180, but we want to give all sections of society exposure (to classical music).
Zubaidah Mukhtar, Istana Budaya Director-General
Despite the low ticket price, the performance quality remains top-notch.
The show will feature different soloists for each performance which consists of 25 OSK musicians and 10 guest musicians. Some of the compositions they will perform are from legendary composers such as:
- Bach
- Mendelssohn
- Dittersdorf
- Josef Suk
- Reinecke
- Mozart
- Tchaikovsky
The details of their performances are as follows:
- First Show – 8 July, 8.30 pm
Soloist – Foo Chie Haur (Flute) - Second Show – 9 September, 8.30 pm
Soloist – Bryan Lee Kit Meng (Harp) - Third Show – 21 October, 8.30 pm
Soloist – TBA - Fourth Show – 18 November, 8.30 pm
Soloist – Celestine Yoong (Piano)
Accommodating up to 1,300 audience members in the Panggung Sari, IB recommends getting the promotional RM100 package for all 4 different shows to get the ultimate classical experience. However, bundle tickets can only be bought at their box office counter this July from 3 to 8 July.
You can directly get the tickets for separate shows here. So far, their 8 July performance is sold out, so you can browse their next shows in September, October and November. Every seat is priced at RM30 so get the middle seats fast as they have the best view.
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