Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
(Petronas Philharmonic Hall)
 Strategically
located between the Petronas Twin Towers, the Dewan Filharmonik
Petronas is Malaysia's first dedicated classical music hall.
This classical concert hall features a shoe-box shaped stage and
is equipped with the latest facilities and superb acoustics. The
design is sophisticated and the seating spacious.
It is home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, comprising
an impressive cast of international musicians and features regular
concerts, recitals, chamber concerts and traditional cultural performances
by the Petronas Cultural Troupe.
Since opening its doors in 1998, visitors have been treated with
a host of world-renowned classical artists and orchestras, as well
as international jazz artists, traditional Malaysian music and dance
productions. Through its wide variety of musical presentations,
the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas provides significant cultural enrichment
opportunities for Malaysia.
As the first purpose-built concert hall in Malaysia, the Dewan
Filharmonik Petronas aims to be the focal point for enthusiastic
classical music audiences, as well as other complementary musical
styles such as jazz and world music.
Istana Budaya (National Theatre)
 Among
the top ten most sophisticated theatres in the world, Istana Budaya
is proud to be the first theatre in Asia equipped with cutting-edge
stage equipment that is on par with the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Here, visitors can enjoy performances from the National Symphony
Orchestra featuring Malaysia's talented young musicians. Also on
its annual calendar are cultural and musical performances as well
as internationally acclaimed musicals, concerts and ballet performances.
The main building takes the form of the 'sirih junjung' (a traditional
arrangement of betel leaves used in Malay weddings and welcoming
ceremonies), and is divided by function mimicking a traditional
Malay house.
The first of three sections is the 'serambi' (lobby and foyer)
followed by the 'rumah ibu' (mother house) as the auditorium, and
last but not least, the 'rumah dapur' (kitchen) as the stage and
rehearsal hall.
The interior of the Istana Budaya is something visitors would not
want to miss as it is built from Langkawi marble and decorated with
tropical wooden doors, which feature hand-carved flower and leaf
motifs. Walking within the Istana Budaya helps visitors experience
and see Malaysian culture and heritage.
The Istana Budaya is open from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm - Monday to Friday.
Tickets can be bought at the Istana Budaya Box Office counter from
9.00 am to 7.00pm - Monday to Friday.
Performances are dependent on the promoter's yearly schedule.
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Kuala
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