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Popular Meets Classical: music by Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin

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Popular Meets Classical: music by Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin

Finding their niche between popular music and classical art form, Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin broke boundaries and crafted new sounds of the 20th century that is immediately recognizable and culturally significant. Two national flavors, one tango and the other jazz, have become two defining, yet distinct voices, their vernacular styles elevated into concert hall repertoire.

🎵 World-Class Piano Performance – Witness Hii Mei Lin’s artistry live on stage.

🎵 Welcome Drinks & Light Refreshments – Elevate your evening with exceptional music and refined taste.

🎵 Limited Seats Available – Only 40 exclusive seats—don’t wait to reserve yours

 

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🎼 Popular Meets Classical: music by Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin 🎼

Step into an evening of refined brilliance with Mei Lin Hii, where the seductive rhythms of Astor Piazzolla meet the timeless sophistication of George Gershwin. From the haunting lyricism of Adiós Nonino to the glittering virtuosity of Earl Wild’s Gershwin etudes, and the iconic sweep of Rhapsody in Blue, this exquisite programme unfolds as a celebration of elegance, passion, and artistry—culminating in the intoxicating pulse of Libertango.

✨Refreshing welcome drinks specially crafted by Pinsim will be served upon your arrival.

✨A selection of delectable sweet temptations awaits you during the intermission

✨Our brand-new LED screen is the crowning jewel—confirm it’s gonna blow you away with its jaw-dropping special effects! 😍

Hii Mei Lin | Pianist

Mei Lin Hii is an award-winning Malaysian pianist of international acclaim, recognised as Outstanding Woman Pianist following her Rubinstein Award in New York. A top prizewinner at major international competitions, she made her debut at Carnegie Hall and has since performed extensively across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

She trained at the Manhattan School of Music under renowned pedagogue Zenon Fishbein, and further refined her artistry through masterclasses with distinguished musicians including Leon Fleisher, Byron Janis, and Joseph Kalichstein. She also worked closely with Russian piano master Alexis Golovine in Geneva.

An accomplished chamber musician, Mei Lin has been coached by members of the Juilliard String Quartet and the Beaux Arts Trio, and has collaborated with artists from the Metropolitan Opera and leading international performers across disciplines. She has performed alongside international artists such as Joja Wendt, Martin Tingvall, Caroline Fischer, Axel Zwingenberger, and in chamber music with Leslie Tan, Matyas Major, Ergys Koni, William Day, Elizabeth Tan and many more.

Personally invited by Paolo Fazioli, she recorded the Goldberg Variations at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Italy, further affirming her standing as a respected international artist.

Based in Kuala Lumpur since 2010, Mei Lin is known for her dynamic cross-disciplinary collaborations, working with artists ranging from visual and paper artists to hip-hop dancers. Her projects include Sonus Luminus, a light and sound collaboration with lighting designer Jun Ong, and she curates the Troika Sky Dining Real Food and Music Series, partnering with luxury brands such as Dom Pérignon, Hennessy, and Krug.

She serves as Artistic Advisor for the Illy Piano Academy and is a guest artist and coach at the International School of Kuala Lumpur. In 2024, she was featured in Women of Power by Prestige Malaysia.

Programme:

Astor Piazzolla : Four Seasons
Virtuoso etudes after Gershwin by Earl Wild
⁃Liza
⁃Embraceable You
⁃The Man I Love
⁃Fascinating Rhythm
-Intermission-
Astor Piazzolla : Adios Nonino
George Gershwin : Rhapsody In Blue
Astor Piazzolla : Libertango

Event Details
📅 12th June 2026 (Friday)
⏰ 7:30PM to 9:30 PM
📍 Block A, Level 2, #0314-0315 Kingwood Theatre @ Eco Galleria Iskandar Puteri JB
📌Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TmjsUf2AxZ41Ehmc7

🔗Ticket Link: https://pinsimmusic.com/product/popular-meets-classical-music-by-astor-piazzolla-and-george-gershwin/

☎️Contact: 012-315 1431

Rating / Age Limit123

  • Rating: General
  • Infants in arms or children below the age of 2 shall not be admitted.
  • Children aged 2 years and above must purchase tickets for admission.
  • Admission is subject to tickets produced at the entrance

Late Seating Advisory:

  • You are strongly advised to arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the performance begins.
  • Latecomers will be admitted only during appropriate pauses in the performance or during intermission, if one is scheduled.

Photography / Video Recording Rules

  • Non-flash photography is permitted during bows and applause only.
  • All unauthorized video recording is strictly prohibited.

Additional information

Date

12th June 26, Friday @ 7:30pm-9:30pm

Seat

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5

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