THE Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has a treat in store for music lovers, as it celebrates the music of legendary Taiwanese singer, Teresa Teng. The concert, aptly titled the Teresa Teng 70th Anniversary Tribute Concert, is set to take place on Saturday April 15, at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
The tribute concert will pay homage to the renowned singer through her classic hits. Teng recorded 1,700 songs and sold over 48 million albums. In 1986, she was named ‘one of the greatest female singers in the world’ by Time Magazine.
This exclusive one-night-only concert will be led by Francis Kan and feature vocalist Chen Jia. Jia has spent a lifetime perfecting her vocal training and is known internationally for her renditions of Teng’s music. For her excellent interpretation, she was appointed as the official artist by the Teresa Teng Culture and Education Foundation.
Among the songs that will be presented by the MPO and Jia are Goodbye My Love, So Sweet, The Story of a Small Town, Star, Thousands of Words, May All Be Well and The Moon Represents My Heart, notably Teng’s most celebrated song that has become iconic in Chinese culture.
This concert is part of MPO’s 25th anniversary celebrationsm, showcasing the diverse artistry in their repertoire which includes genres such as classical, pop, jazz, traditional and contemporary. The aim of the MPO is to appease the varied music tastes of everyone, as it continues to stretch its versatility.
Outreach and educational programs with universities and schools are also being organised as part of this imitative. A music demonstration was held recently at
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Sekolah Seni Kuala Lumpur (SSKL).
Details of the concert and MPO’s other initiatives can be found on their website. – The Vibes, March 31, 2023
