The Portuguese Pianist: Bernardo Santos

This November 18th 2022, come join us for an evening of passionate music, performed by virtuosic concert pianist Bernardo Santos. Internationally renowned as a soloist and chamber musician, Bernardo has performed in four continents in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, and Convento de São Francisco, among many others. Now, heContinue reading “The Portuguese Pianist: Bernardo Santos”

A Season for Celebration

“…Artistically satisfying, combining freshness, polish, warmth and spontaneity with well-integrated detail, excellent balance and blend and immaculate ensemble.” – The Strad (Review of Dudok Quartet Amsterdam) This September 17th, Melaka Classics is thrilled to present a string quartet of the finest quality, all the way from the Netherlands. Internationally renowned Dudok Quartet Amsterdam will make their Melakan DebutContinue reading “A Season for Celebration”

Media Vita: Songs of Plague, Healing, and Mortality

Current affairs and crises inevitably find expression and reflection in the arts. In premodern Europe, epidemics and wars were common, and the Black Death or bubonic plague was perhaps the most feared of all, being responsible for some 100 million deaths between 1375 and 1475. In our time of a global pandemic, it is fascinatingContinue reading “Media Vita: Songs of Plague, Healing, and Mortality”

New Bridges: Music for Violin and Viola

For more than two years, our borders have been closed and travel restrictions making it almost impossible for physical concerts with international collaborations possible. Although life continued online, there is something intrinsic to live music that simply cannot be attained through a virtual screen. That’s why we at The Monument Music and Melaka Classics areContinue reading “New Bridges: Music for Violin and Viola”

Monumental Classics

What happens when violin and viola reunite? Pure musical delight, brought to you by the harmonious duo of Dr. Andrew Filmer and Mabel Wong! This March 6th, come join us for an evening of chamber music featuring Bach, Bartok, Stravinsky and more. As a special treat, joining the duo for selected pieces will be KennethContinue reading “Monumental Classics”