马来西亚新山富力公主湾歌剧院管乐团 R&F Princess Cove Opera House Symphonic Band

To promote cultural and artistic education and exchanges in Malaysia and inject youthful vitality into the prosperity and continuity of arts and civilization in Johor Bahru, the R&F Princess Cove Opera House Symphonic Band was officially established recently.

Since launching its recruitment initiative in May, the ensemble has drawn in numerous dedicated musicians from across the country and garnered significant attention from music enthusiasts. After an initial selection and rigorous auditions, the ensemble has selected its first group of 42 outstanding members, comprised of renowned wind instrument instructors and musicians from prestigious ensembles locally and internationally.

To enhance the ensemble’s professional standards, we are honored to welcome Mr. Geoffrey Xie, General Manager of Princess Cove Sultanah Sofiah Opera House, as the ensemble’s advisor, Dr. Ng Eng Hao, Doctor of Music from Nanjing Normal University, as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, and Mr. Sia Huan Ping, President of the  Southern Chinese Musical Society and Vice President of the Johor Bahru Music Association (Pertubuhan Peminat Muzik Johor Bahru), as the ensemble’s Executive Director.

As the first professional wind ensemble in Johor Bahru, this vibrant and high-caliber ensemble aims to elevate its artistic quality and skills to achieve its founding mission: “Unite in Harmony, Resound in Excellence!”—establishing itself as a representative high-level professional Symphonic Band in Johor. With a commitment to the artistic philosophy of “Enlightening Life with Art,” the ensemble seeks to bring together local culture and world art, spreading the beauty of music through exceptional performances.