“We need more of this, and more acts. Do a lecture-recital. Oh, and include our lecturers! Mr. Justin, Miss Lina.. all of them!” -Aina Abdul and Kimberly, 1st year Contemporary Music students. The contemporary music concert by UCSI University’s Institute of Music (IMus) created an understandable buzz almost a week before the event took place. … More IMus Alumni Homecoming: A Contemporary Evening
An influential pianist and also a coordinator of keyboard studies at West Virginia University, Dr. Peter Amstutz is also a “Guru” to our very own Prof. Dr. P’ng Tean Hwa, Director of UCSI University’s Institute of Music. The session began with Beethoven’s Sonata in D minor Op. 3l No. 2, Allegretto. While we were all deeply … More Piano Masterclass by Dr. Peter Amstutz
As there are no words in non-vocal classical music, composers often need to use their imagination to tell a story. This can be achieved by using word-painting, which is a technique where music reflects moods and characters. Viennese composer Arnold Schönberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) showcases a perfect example of the art of word painting, … More Lecture-Recital by Ensemble Virama
“Think Big. Never Give Up. Follow Your Heart” — Onn San This was the tagline that echoed throughout the recital hall a month ago when Malaysian composer Onn San came back for a masterclass at UCSI University. San Weng Onn was a product of UCSI, from the Institute of Music under the Bachelor of Classical … More IMus Alumni Homecoming – Onn San
If you were to take a piano lesson with two different teachers, you may find that they may have completely opposing methods of executing a certain technique and may tell you two different things. While neither method is right or wrong, their approach to the instrument is vastly different for no apparent reason. However, there … More Russian Techniques Seminar by Dr Oh Yann Shie
The International Piano Festival and Competition that was hosted by UCSI University’s Institute of Music from the 8th to the 12th of June was a treasure trove of exciting musical events the entire week. UCSI was privileged to have Dr. Lucas Wong, the Assistant Professor of Piano at Soochow University School of Music in China, … More A Voice- Piano Masterclass by Dr. Lucas Wong
Institute of Music, UCSI University 