BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Bigger Picture  >  Front Row  >  Living Bach

Living Bach

Lee Hai Lin, Violinist & Founding Member, Wicked Music People | Dr David Chin, Founder and Artistic Director, Bachfest Malaysia | Anna Schmidt, Filmmaker

10-May-24 14:00

Living Bach

The film Living Bach by German filmmaker Anna Schmidt embarks on a journey across six continents, delving into the lives of musicians and singers, who are in one or many ways, profoundly connected to Johann Sebastian Bach's music. All across the globe, individuals of diverse cultures, religions, and backgrounds unite under the spell of Bach's compositions. Through striking visuals and the enchanting sounds of Bach's music, the film reveals the extraordinary relationships these enthusiasts have with his timeless work, showcasing how Bach's music brings joy, comfort, hope, and understanding to people worldwide. This tapestry of diverse voices in the film also celebrates the strength of diversity and the enduring magic of Bach's music that resonates across the globe. The film recently won Best Documentary at the Madrid Film Festival, and is set to be screened right here in Kuala Lumpur, at the end of this month. We find out more about the film from Anna, and also two Malaysian musicians and Bach enthusiasts Lee Hai Lin (Violinist, Founding Member, Wicked Music People) and Dr. David Chin (Founder and Artistic Director of Bachfest Malaysia, Director of the Bach Collegium and Music Professor at Augustana University in Sioux (SOO) Falls, South Dakota, Senior Fellow of the Bach Archive in Leipzig, Germany) who were also featured in the film.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  musicperforming arts

Tags:  living bachWicked Music Peoplethe bigger picturefront rowclassical musicbachfest malaysiamusic documentarybach





Play / Pause

Listen now : Top 5 at 5

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Catherine Lim, senior analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence on shifting Chinese consumer spending habits.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Nigel Wong, President of MATTA, weighs in on the tourism outlook following the SST revision.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Freddy Wong, Executive Director, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd discusses its business operations, listing exercise and more.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Ferooze Ali of Sultan Zainal Abidin University weighs in on efforts for a 60-day Gaza truce after nearly two years of war.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

Professor Dr. Joanne Lim of the University of Nottingham Malaysia shares her insights as Malaysia rolls out its Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Catherine Lim, senior analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence on shifting Chinese consumer spending habits.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

Cha-ly Koh, CEO of Urbanmetry, discusses how to design a walkable city and prioritise public transport under the KL Local Plan 2040.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

LeapIn's founder Sara Zhu explains how their AI video analysis platform is revolutionizing hiring with a focus on skills, not CVs, boasting 100% enterprise client retention.

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Vaclav Koranda, CEO of Jebat Consulting on why economic justice must go beyond pay gaps and how leaders can embed equity into workplace structures for lasting impact.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, Founder of My Mobility Vision, discusses balancing EV infrastructure rollout with urban parking needs.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Freddy Wong, Executive Director, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd discusses its business operations, listing exercise and more.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

From mudflats to endangered seahorses and climate action, Journalist Vincent Tan and scientistWong Jieyi (Save Our Seahorses) discuss the Merambong seagrass meadow, and how seahorses drive conservation, public participation, and sustainable development.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Is there really a ‘fertility crisis’? We explore why people are choosing to not have more children and how it is linked to access to health.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Good Things

This week on Good Things, we hear from Cikgu Rahayu about the fight to protect stateless children—and how Yayasan Chow Kit is helping them find a place to call home.

7:00 PM

Made in Malaysia

We unpack the cultural significance and unique health benefits of indigenous Sarawakian fruits.

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my