An evening of great music…Cellist Steven Retallick, violinist Dino Akira Decena and pianist Lee Jae Phang presented two great masterpieces of the  chamber music repertoire in Kuala Lumpur on March 2, 2025. The hour long concert opened to a packed hall and was met with several rounds of enthusiastic applause from the audience. Mendelssohn Piano … Continue reading "When world-class musicians come to town"

In the mood for celebration  Jan 29, 2025 By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Concert pianist and teacher Lee Jae Phang says his musical arrangement this year unites the famous Gong Xi Gong Xi (Congratulations, Congratulations) with a variation on it and a new tune, both composed by him. Combining his musical imagination and creativity , … Continue reading "Ushering in Chinese New Year with a twist"

Hope-turns- despair…Cold and confused, a pet dog named Pudding cuts a lone figure at the entrance to its village in  Yeonggwang County, South Korea waiting for its family’s return. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Jan 4, 2025 Every approaching vehicle brings Pudding  hope that quickly turns despair as they zoomed past with no sight of … Continue reading "A winter that will never be the same"

Celebrate the power of music…International concert pianist Lee Jae Phang delivered a series of high-profile performances in Cambodia recently.  The Grand Opening of the First Edition of the European Music Cultures Festival (Nov 1 – 3,  2024) saw him sharing the stage  with violinist Dino Akira Decena and cellist Steven Retallick, performing piano trios to … Continue reading "When genius and passion meet"

Do Good…Carlsberg Malaysia , Top Ten Charity Concert and donors/supporters raised RM3,016,280.00 to treat poor patients. The noble cause is in line with Carlsberg’s corporate social responsibility while Top Ten Charity Concert boasts a 30 plus  year  track record in fundraising for the needy. By Foong Pek Yee foongpekyee@gmail.com Oct 23, 2024 Rising healthcare cost … Continue reading "United for the poor and sick"

Making the grade: The joy and transformative power of music via deliberate daily practice, commitment to regular piano lessons and perseverance in the face of inevitable challenges along the way to improve one’s musical skills  – piano teacher Lee Jae Phang. Photo:  A studio recital of Lee Jae’s piano students on Sept 7, 2024. Twenty … Continue reading "Making your mark"