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Choral Bridges

Brenda James, Chairperson, The Philharmonic Society of Selangor (The Phil)

04-Jul-25 15:00

Choral Bridges

What happens when two beloved community choirs – one from KL and one from Penang – come together for a shared love of music? You get Choral Bridges, a joyful and powerful collaboration between The Philharmonic Society of Selangor and the Penang Philharmonic Chorus. We speak with Brenda James, Chairperson of The Phil, about the inspiration behind the show, the heart behind the harmonies, and why this is a concert that brings more than just beautiful music to the stage.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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