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{{Infobox orchestra
{{Infobox orchestra
|name = Malaysian Philharmonic Youth
| type = [[Youth orchestra]]
|name = Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
|native_name =
|native_name =
|image =
|image = File:MPYO.png
|image_size = 300px
|founded = 2006
|founded = 2006
|location = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]
|location = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]
|concert_hall = [[Petronas Filharmonik Hall]]
|concert_hall = [[Petronas Filharmonik Hall]]
|website = [http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/ MPYO official website]
|website = {{URL|http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo}}
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'''Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra''' (MPYO) is a an [[orchestra]] for young musicians in [[Malaysia]]. The establishment of this youth orchestra aims to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral music and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, mainly in classical music.
'''Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra''' ('''MPYO''') is the national [[youth orchestra]] of [[Malaysia]]. The goal of this youth [[orchestra]] is to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral [[music]] and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, particularly in [[classical music]].


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The first round of auditions were held on 6 May and 6 June 2006. About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the auditions from all across Malaysia. 110 were selected into the newly formed youth orchestra in 2006.<ref>[https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2006/01/22/audition-for-young-musicians/ “Audition for young musicians"]. thestar.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref>
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The MPYO made its debut concert at the [[Petronas Philharmonic Hall]] on 25 August 2007, conducted by the MYPO's first principal conductor, Kevin Field.<ref name="MPYO1">{{Cite web|url= http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/|title=“MPYO About us"|website=MPYO site|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>


The MPYO performs a wide-ranging of [[music genre]], mainly classical music from the symphonic to commissioned works by Malaysian composers. Todate, it has a total of 106 musicians, participating in concerts, workshops and training throughout the year.<ref>[http://mpo.com.my/mpyo-musicians/ "MPYO musicians"]. MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref><ref>[http://mpo.com.my/mpyo-programs/ "MPYO programs"]. MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref>
==History==
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The first round of auditions were held on 6 May and 6 June 2006. About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the audition from all across Malaysia. 110 were selected to form the Youth Orchestra.<ref>[https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2006/01/22/audition-for-young-musicians/ “Audition for young musicians"]. thestar.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref>


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The MPYO made its debut concert at the [[Petronas Philharmonic Hall]] on 25 August 2007, led by its first principal conductor, Kevin Field.<ref name="MPYO1">{{Cite web|url= http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/|title= "MPYO About us"|website=MPYO site|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>
In November 2008, a second round of auditions was held to fill-in the vacancies.<ref name="MPYO1" />


==Conductors==
=== Chamber music ensembles ===
* Kevin Field (2006–2014) Principal Conductor
Chamber and ensemble music is an integral part of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. A variety of ensembles are created so that MPYO members can experience the joy of making music in a small, more intimate chamber music setting. Members who are of suitable standards are allocated to chamber groups and ensembles which include:
* Ciarán McAuley (2014–2016) Resident Conductor
* Strings ensembles: Duo, trio, quartet, quintet etc.
* Harish Shankar (2016–2017) Resident Conductor
* Wind ensembles
* Naohisa Furusawa (2016–present) Resident Conductor
* Brass ensembles
* Gerard Salonga (2018–present) Resident Conductor
* Percussion ensembles
* Mixed ensembles: Piano and percussion, or cello and double bass etc.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra]]
* [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra]]


==References==
== See also ==
* [[List of youth orchestras]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/ Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO)]
* [http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/ Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO)]

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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2006]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2006]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Malaysia]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Malaysia]]


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Latest revision as of 00:45, 21 April 2021

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Youth orchestra
Founded2006
LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Concert hallPetronas Filharmonik Hall
Websitempo.com.my/about-mpyo

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) is the national youth orchestra of Malaysia. The goal of this youth orchestra is to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral music and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, particularly in classical music.

The first round of auditions were held on 6 May and 6 June 2006. About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the auditions from all across Malaysia. 110 were selected into the newly formed youth orchestra in 2006.[1]

The MPYO performs a wide-ranging of music genre, mainly classical music from the symphonic to commissioned works by Malaysian composers. Todate, it has a total of 106 musicians, participating in concerts, workshops and training throughout the year.[2][3]

The MPYO made its debut concert at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on 25 August 2007, led by its first principal conductor, Kevin Field.[4]

Conductors

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  • Kevin Field (2006–2014) Principal Conductor
  • Ciarán McAuley (2014–2016) Resident Conductor
  • Harish Shankar (2016–2017) Resident Conductor
  • Naohisa Furusawa (2016–present) Resident Conductor
  • Gerard Salonga (2018–present) Resident Conductor

See also

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ “Audition for young musicians". thestar.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  2. ^ "MPYO musicians". MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  3. ^ "MPYO programs". MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  4. ^ ""MPYO About us"". MPYO site. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
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