Malaysia's Jazz Father Left, Thailand Gave Him A Royal Honour, And His Grandchildren Will Finally Perform His Music At The MPO
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Alfonso Soliano built Malaysia's first radio orchestra, may have scored the national anthem, and was driven out by criticism — thirty-six years after his death, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will perform his works on 2 September, with his grandchildren on stage.
From the original report
The story begins not with Alfonso Soliano, but with his father.
In 1894, the British colonial government brought 64 Filipino musicians to Malaya to form the Selangor State Band.
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- Aug 13, 2026
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