- Orkestra Melayu Singapura
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The Orkestra Melayu Singapura (OMS) is an orchestra based in Singapore which specialises in promoting and preserving traditional Malay music. It was founded in 1991 and performs on both western instruments and traditional Malay instruments. The OMS also has a gamelan ensemble founded in 2001 and an associated youth orchestra.
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Music Director since January 2009
DSP Amri Amin
Conductors
- Jais Minsawi (Conductor since 1995)
- Mokhtar Abdullah (Conductor Emeritus 1991 to 1995)
- Benjamin Zander (Guest Conductor, August 2000)
References
- "Orkestra Melayu Singapura". Singapore Infopedia. http://infopedia.nlb.gov.sg/articles/SIP_424_2005-01-03.html. National Library Board Singapore 2004
External links
- Orkestra Melayu Singapura - Official website
- Jais Minsawi - Resident Conductor
Categories:- Singaporean orchestras
- Orchestra stubs
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