The classical music festival in Johor Bahru is in its fourth year. The artistic curator tells why it is growing and points out that indeed classical music is not declining in the country but on the ascend. He also tells about the festival’s offerings of small chamber-sized music groups in pointing to what “small” can offer which large orchestras can’t. Hear also samples of the music that will be performed.

Produced by: Lim Soon Heng

Presented by: Lim Soon Heng

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Categories:  Film,  Performing Arts,  Visual Arts

Tags:  classical music,  JB Arts Festival,  JB Classical Music Festival,  Johor Society for the Performing Arts,  Sutera Ensemble,  Fresco Harmonica,  The Bigger Picture,  Front Row,