Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter , or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. In a world where the echoes of tradition often fade amidst the clamour of modernity, the Jit Sin High School’s Chinese Orchestra stands as a beacon of resilience and artistic brilliance. Hailing from one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in Penang, known for its academic excellence and commitment to providing a holistic education, the orchestra embodies its dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals.
As they prepare to grace the stage at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) Seni Festival 2024 , their performance promises to be a melodic journey through time, celebrating the orchestra’s 50th anniversary and its indelible impact on the world of music. The DFP Seni Festival 2024, a three-month extravaganza of music and performing arts, will commence with the orchestra’s performance on Saturday, 20 July, at 8.30 pm.
The orchestra will present a concert-themed “Dialogue of the Songs of Chu,” a musical narrative that promises to transport the audience to a realm where ancient melodies intertwine with contemporary virtuosity. The program includes masterpieces such as “Dream of the Red Chamber,” “The Sun Shines on Tashkurghan,” “Peninsula Charm,” “Song of Chu,” “The Legend of the Wind Lion God,” and “The River of the Orient.” Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Lim Soon Oo, the orchestra will be joined by renowned erhu player .
