British, Jan. 16 -- Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) have embarked on their 22nd concert season, Season 2020, this month.

They promise a dazzling line-up of international artists from the classical music world and renowned local artists - offering presentations of timeless masterpieces and various music genres.

The programme is in line with the efforts to make the DFP and MPO brands accessible and close to the hearts of Malaysians.

The season will see Dutch conductor Kees Bakels at the helm as the MPO conductor laureate.

Bakels is the founding music director of the MPO and was the central force behind the creation of the MPO in 1998.

With this appointment, Bakels will bring the MPO to a ...