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Front Row

BFM Media
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Art
Theatre
Classical Music
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Mental Health
Jazz
Identity
Ilham Gallery
Performing Arts
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Jit Murad
Shantanand Festival Of Arts
Johann Sebastian Bach
Five Arts Centre
Dance
KL City Opera
Bachfest Malaysia
KLPAC String Orchestra

Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don't believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.

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Lee Shiak Yao
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Lai Suk Yin
Singer with the Young KL Singers
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Episode: Tokyo x Seoul: Icons & Idols
Lai Chee Bungan Yeow
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Seoul Bishaw to Shin Creation
Episode: The Long Journey
Foo Chiwei
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Episode: The Long Journey
Eric Lee
Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra Malaysia
National Symphony Orchestra Malaysia
Episode: Disney's The Lion King Live in Concert
Ryzalman Misran
Visual artist featured in Berapa Sekilo
Self-taught artist, Orr Gallery exhibition
Episode: Berapa Sekilo?
Chin Wai Kong
Production director and producer
Bardo project
Episode: Bardo
Samm Koh
Artist and music director
Bardo project
Episode: Bardo
Yap Sook Yee San
Co-founder of FriendenArt
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Episode: Seni Mekar: Art in Bloom

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Bardo
Q: What should the audience expect in terms sound and mood?
The production blends doom/post-rock with immersive, ambient chant-inspired singing; the mood shifts between joyous and somber as people experience their own funeral and contemplate life, death, and utopia.
Bardo
Q: What attracted you to the Bardo concept and how did you approach turning it into a live piece?
Sam Koh had already explored religious elements in performance; they decided to make a full-length theatre piece anchored by an original soundtrack created first, then built the theater around it with actors linking three timelines (past, present, future) into a coherent structure.
Bardo
Q: How did you first meet and start collaborating creatively?
They recount meeting in 2003 via a platform Soundmaker, with Wai Kong as the future collaborator and Samm Koh joining later; their friendship and creative collaboration have persisted for over two decades, evolving from indie music roots to an integrated theatre project.
Islands
Q: Why is there a mask and a large airbag on stage?
The mask and airbag are central objects that create a visual and emotional landscape—allowing the performers to transform identity, create atmosphere, and suggest social masks while navigating space and movement.
Islands
Q: What is Islands about in simple terms?
Islands is about identity, friendship, the ocean, and relationships, exploring how two people from different backgrounds connect and balance tradition with contemporary movement.

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Listeners are shown a vibrant, insider look at theatre, music, and performing arts scene developments, with a focus on production processes, creative collaboration, and live performance experiences. Episodes commonly explore multilingual storytelling, stage design and lighting, dramaturgy, and fundraising or venue logistics, often tying discussions to specific Malaysian venues and events. A distinctive thread is the blend of traditional and contemporary forms, with guests ranging from directors and playwrights to conductors and musicians sharing behind-the-scenes insights and practical tips for audiences and practitioners alike. The show often highlights upcoming shows, premieres, and community initiatives, making it useful for artists, pro... more

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1. Lee Shiak Yao
2. Lai Suk Yin
3. Lai Chee Bungan Yeow
4. Foo Chiwei
5. Eric Lee
6. Ryzalman Misran
7. Chin Wai Kong
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