This classical concert brought together some of Malaysia’s leading classical singers on the same stage, performing popular opera arias, lieder or art songs and classical songs. This opening Festival concert has Armando Chin Yong, Khoo Hooi Lay, Phoon Sook Peng and the Dama Festival Singing Competition winner, Rachel Tan Cheng Shuan taking the stage. The narration was provided by Brian McIntyre.