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KL CITY OPERA
Formerly known as ‘Eat, Sing & Travel People’, Kuala Lumpur City Opera (KLCO) was established in 2012 and incorporated on 29 October 2015. Our primary objective is to promote western opera music interests among Malaysians through stage performances and concerts whilst also keeping abreast with the objective in promoting Malaysia’s uniqueness in arts, culture and heritage.
With the aforementioned objectives, our artistic initiatives have culminated in the receipt of 5 BOH Cameronian Kakiseni Arts Award for our productions in L'elisir D'amore” (2014), “Voices & Winds” (2014), “Madama Butterfly” (2018), and “A Grand Night of Opera (2022)”.
Today, KLCO has a roster of over 20 principals singers and a resident chorus of 40 members.
OUR VISION
To be an innovative, inclusive and financially sustainable opera company.
OUR MISSION
To promote an appreciation for western opera and to establish opera as an integral part of the arts and
cultural landscape in Malaysia
To present quality programs consisting of fully staged opera, concert and outreach initiatives while broadening
the scope of activities to encourage and increase participation from communities
Developing emerging talents to nurture and to realize their potential by providing a platform for learning,
experience and growth
OUR VALUES
Organization – manage the company with sound procedures and processes to ensure consistency
and fairness
People – work together as a family based on mutual respect and trust
Excellence - committed to strive for high standards in every facet of our artistic, musical,
production and administration output
Relationship – continuously build long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships
Ambassador – be a champion of the opera art form in our communities to encourage participation and enjoyment
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