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DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS
Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers
T (03) 2331 7008 W dfp.com.my
OPENING HOURS
(BOX OFFICE) Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30am~6.30pm Performance Nights: 10.30am~9.00pm Performance Sundays: 12.00 noon to concert time
IN BRIEF
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) is Malaysia’s first and largest dedicated classical concert hall. Its magnificent architecture, superior acoustics and central location within Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) make it a must-visit destination for music lovers.
MAIN FEATURES
Designed by Cesar Pelli and opened
in 1998, DFP is recognised worldwide as an exceptional performing venue
for both artists
and audiences. International stars from classical, jazz, pop and world music are featured together with outstanding local artists. The 920-seat venue showcases one of the world’s greatest musical instruments, the Klais pipe organ.
DFP’s superb acoustics have been praised by the world’s leading conductors, including Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lorin Maazel and Yan Pascal
Tortelier.
DFP is home to the Malaysian
Philharmonic Orchestra,
the first professional orchestra in the country. The MPO performs over 100 concerts annually, attracting enthusiastic audiences
to enjoy great classical
masterpieces and showcasing emerging composers from Malaysia and beyond.
World-renowned orchestras that have performed here include the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, BBC Symphony and Vienna Symphony. Notable non-classical performers include Sheila Majid, M Nasir, Siti Nurhaliza, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Pink Martini, Ruth Sahanaya and Judika.
The design of Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS is inspired by the great 19th century European concert halls. The magnificent Klais pipe organ provides a spectacular backdrop to the performers.