Kota Kinabalu, 30th April 2008:  Audiences can enjoy a 45-minute sneak preview of the National Symphony Orchestra (NS0) at Jesselton Point this 8th May at 5.30pm for FREE.  This will give audiences a taste of what is to come during the full concert for two nights which will take place at the Recital Hall in UMS, Kota Kinabalu from 9 – 10 May 2008 at 8pm.

NSO is known for its classical performances; however audiences here can expect to enjoy a combination of both classical and contemporary favourites such as a few pieces from Mozart which includes Don Giovanni Overture and Symphony no.25 in G minor.  The more familiar favourites include popular tunes from Phantom of the Opera, the Sound of Music, West Side Story and Cats and not forgetting Malaysia’s very on P.Ramlee.

The orchestra will be under the direction of Malaysia’s well-known figure in the Malaysian classical music faculty, Mustafa Fuzer Nawi who has an extensive overseas experience that include   appearances with the Cologne Chamber Orchestra in Europe, the Jong Twente Enshchede Symphony, Twents Symphony Enschede Orchestra, Oostgelers Symphony Orchestra in The Netherlands and Bocholt Collegium in Germany.

Also accompanying the NSO during the two-night concert at the Recital Hall in UMS, is Malaysia’s award-winning soprano Syafinaz Selamat.  The prominent songbird has won several accolades including the Gold Medal at the 1999 World Champion of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.  Syafinaz is currently a lecturer at the MARA University of Technology, an advisor for The National Arts Academy and vocal master of The National Choir of Malaysia.

The National Symphony Orchestra is brought to you by Sabah Tourism Board and organized by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.    Tickets are priced at RM250 and RM150 for the Premier Concert on 9 May and RM100 and RM50 for the concert on 10 May.  Concerts performance for both days will start at 8pm.  There is also a matinee show exclusively for students at 3pm on 10 May and ticket is priced at RM10 only.  Early bookings are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

For ticket bookings or further information, please call Susan Shahira/Melissa Leong of Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd at tel. no: 088-232121 or email shahira@sabahtourism.com or mleong@sabahtourism.com