Orkestra Melayu Singapura

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The Orkestra Melayu Singapura is an orchestra based in Singapore which specialises in promoting and preserving traditional Malay music. It was founded in 1991 [1] and performs on both western instruments and traditional Malay instruments. It also has a gamelan ensemble, founded in 2001, and an associated youth orchestra.

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History

The orchestra was established in September 1991 by the People's Association at a cost of $35,000, sponsored by Mohd Mokhtar Abdullah. [2] As of January 1992, there were 22 musicians, ranging from the age of 15 and 54, in the orchestra . [2]

Music director since January 2009

Conductors

References

  1. ↑ "Muzik Melayu mekar di kalangan remaja". Berita Harian (in Malay). 8 October 1999. p. 3. Retrieved 4 November 2025– via NewspaperSG.
  2. 1 2 "Latar belakang orkestra". Berita Harian . 21 January 1992. p. 3. Retrieved 6 November 2025– via NewspaperSG.
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