Malaysian Composers Collective

In memory of Jack Body, towering figure in Asia Pacific music

MCC - 5/12/2015

The Asian music community has lost a towering figure in the passing of veteran New Zealand composer Jack Body. He passed away on 10 May in Wellington. News of his succumbing to his long fight with cancer was received with great sadness for many of us who knew and was inspired and touched by this warm, generous spirit. Body was instrumental in embracing Malaysia back into the ACL fold and in encouraging MCC to join as member in 2007-2009. His absence will surely be sorely felt and will leave a big hole in our community. The news was del…

15 Minutes of Fame compositions premiere in Japan

MCC - 5/11/2015

A selection of pieces for MCC's 15 Minutes of Fame project, drawn from 1 minute piano works submitted by Malaysian and other ACL composers received its premiere at the international contemporary music festival in Kyoto, Japan end of May. Pianist-composer Jessica Cho was invited to perform the works as part of the festival's programme at Kyoto University of Arts at its opening concert on 31 May, 2015. The works performed in order of appearance: State of Emergency - Peter Willis Pulsating Waves - Amit Weiner Titik Titik - Ai…