A Knight's Tale: Valor and Romance in Music

"A Knight's Tale: Valor and Romance in Music" is a symphonic performance by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) set for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP). Conducted by Japanese maestro Junichi Hirokami, the concert explores themes of resilience and chivalric romance through a curated trio of classical masterworks. The evening highlights acclaimed guest cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia performing Dvořák's soaring Cello Concerto in B minor, alongside William Walton’s poignant "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part" (from Henry V) and Robert Schumann's triumphant Symphony No. 2.