Orkestra Melayu Singapura

The Orkestra Melayu Singapura 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. It also has a gamelan ensemble, founded in 2001, and an associated youth orchestra.

Music director since January 1200
  • 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. Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-07-24. National Library Board Singapore 2004
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