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Rakyat Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Local Piano Star Melody Quah Returns Home For Chopin Festival
Subscribe to our FREE From performing at the Commonwealth Games to gracing stages at Carnegie Hall, celebrated Malaysian pianist Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Quah has established a notable presence on the international classical music scene. The Canadian newspaper, Vancouver Sun, famously described her as 'a poet with titanium fingers who delivers with dazzling intensity'—and that's precisely the kind of artistry Malaysian audiences will witness on 16 August at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP) in KLCC. Quah's journey from local stages to world-renowned concert halls is genuinely inspiring. She has performed on stages across Hungary, Canada, England, Australia, Japan, and the USA, collaborating with prestigious orchestras such as the Vancouver Symphony and the Richmond Philharmonic. A Masterpiece Meets a Master On that Saturday evening, Quah returns to her roots to perform the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin's iconic This romantic and melancholic masterpiece—first performed when Chopin was just 21—is perfect for showcasing Quah's emotional depth and technical brilliance. 'It's always special performing at home,' says the accomplished pianist, who now teaches at Penn State University in the USA. Her impressive credentials include degrees from the Juilliard School in New York, Yale School of Music (a graduate professional school within Yale University), and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute, the first conservatory in the United States. More Than Just a Concert The evening also features Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich's powerful It's part of a two-concert Chopin Festival, with the second performance on 11 October featuring Tickets range from RM229 to RM379, with premium suite options available. For a homegrown talent who's conquered international stages, this is your chance to see world-class artistry right here in KL. Visit Trust us—watching a local girl who made it big perform the classics is something every Malaysian music lover shouldn't miss. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker breaks silence with poignant family photo after tragic loss of third child
Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey Parker, has taken to Instagram to post a poignant family photo one month after the heartbreaking loss of her third child Kelsey Parker has broken her social media silence to post a gorgeous family photo over a month after announcing that her third child was stillborn. The proud mum announced the tragic news that her third-born child was stillborn - and that it was a little boy, named Phoenix. The podcast host, 34, who was expecting her third child with her partner Will Lindsay, broke the devastating news on her Instagram on June 22. Over one month after the tragic loss, Kelsey has taken to Instagram to show off a glimpse of her much-needed family holiday after an incredibly tough couple of weeks. Kelsey took to Instagram on Sunday to post the sun-soaked snap of herself, Will, and her two children Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, four, as they all gazed out over the ocean. Though she didn't share the exact destination, she credited the airline for the smooth journey, writing: 'Exactly what we needed. Thank you @jet2 for making it so easy. X' Kelsey's family holiday comes after she paid a heartbreaking tribute to her son last month. The tribute included one simple heartbreaking caption: 'Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved', alongside a moving poem, entitled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem read: 'The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. 'We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won't ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.' In a second Instagram story, Kelsey wrote: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Kelsey had happily showed off her baby bump as she attended the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square with her children on Sunday 17th June. The family outing came after Kelsey shared her appreciation for Will earlier this month in an Instagram post, in which she said she was ''full of gratitude' for her partner and thanked him for his help with her young children. She included a series of loved-up photos of them together, including one of them on holiday, and photos of Will with Aurelia and Bodhi. Kelsey wrote: "Appreciation post. I know you're not a fan of being on my social media, but I can't help it - this moment deserves to be shared. "We're just a month away from meeting our baby, and I'm so full of gratitude. Thank you for everything you do - for me and for the kids. We love and adore you more than words can say I can't wait to start this next chapter with you. Honestly, I think you're going to find the newborn stage a breeze after handling a 5 and 4-year-old." Kelsey shares children Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star Tom Parker, who tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, four years after they married. She had opened up to the Mirror in January about her excitement at welcoming a third child into the family home in South East London which she now shares with tree surgeon Will, after finding love again last September. Confessing that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey said she was gently preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for a new sibling, and sharing the joyous news with Tom's family.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
German regional lawmaker admits drawing swastika on ballot paper next to far-right candidate's name
BERLIN (AP) — A German regional lawmaker admitted Friday that he drew a swastika next to a far-right candidate's name in a state parliament vote and said he was giving up his post as a deputy speaker of the legislature. The speaker of the legislature in the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg said Thursday that someone had drawn the Nazi symbol on a ballot paper in a vote for a regional cross-border body that includes representatives from Germany as well as neighboring France and Switzerland. The far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, known by its acronym AfD, had tried and failed to get nominees elected. Using the swastika is illegal in Germany and falls under a ban on the symbols of unconstitutional organizations. The speaker, Muhterem Aras, described the incident as 'a disgrace for this parliament.' But, since it was a secret vote, it was not immediately clear who was responsible. On Friday, Daniel Born, a deputy speaker of the legislature and member of the center-left Social Democrats, said that he had drawn the symbol next to the name of an AfD lawmaker. He described his actions in a statement as a 'serious mistake' and apologized. He said that he was stepping down as deputy speaker and leaving his party's parliamentary group. Aras called for him to give up his parliamentary seat, German news agency dpa reported. Born said that he had not intended to make out that a far-right lawmaker had drawn the symbol. 'On the contrary, in a knee-jerk reaction, I wanted to show that votes for AfD are always votes for right-wing hatred and agitation, no matter in what election,' he said. AfD has firmly established itself as a force in German politics since it was formed 12 years ago, even as it has drifted steadily to the right. In Germany's national election in February, it finished second with 20.8% of the vote, and is now the biggest opposition party in Berlin. However, mainstream parties refuse to work with it. Born said in his statement that 'it no longer leaves me a minute's peace' that people are increasingly getting used to the party.
DW
4 days ago
- Politics
- DW
German politician steps down over swastika on ballot – DW – 07/25/2025
The German state of Baden-Württemberg's deputy speaker stepped down after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote. The deputy speaker of the parliament in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg stepped down on Friday from his role after admitting he had drawn a swastika on a ballot paper next to the name of a far-right AfD lawmaker. Center-left Social Democrat (SPD) politician Daniel Born made the transgression during a vote involving two Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers. In a statement, the Born said he had made a "serious mistake" and a "momentary lapse." The incident happened during Thursday's election of deputy members to the cross-border Upper Rhine Council, a consultative body. Two AfD lawmakers were on the ballot. A swastika was found on one of the ballots next to the name of AfD candidate Bernhard Eisenhut. The news that someone had drawn a swastika prompted widespread outrage. Initially, it was unclear who had drawn the Nazi symbol. State parliament president Muhterem Aras from the Green Party called the act a "criminal offense," and the parliament filed a criminal complaint with police on Thursday evening, initially against an unknown perpetrator. On Friday, Born said he would also step down from the SPD parliamentary group. However, Born stopped short of giving up his seat in parliament. "This was a serious error of judgment," he said. "I deeply regret this and accept the consequences." "I made a serious mistake and in a moment of rash emotion drew a swastika behind the name of an AfD candidate," Born wrote in an email to other parliamentary leaders, quoted by public broadcaster SWR. "I will never forgive myself for this failure." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The swastika was the symbol of National Socialism and the party logo of the Nazi Party. Whether marking a swastika on a ballot during a secret vote constitutes a prosecutable crime remains to be determined by investigators and possibly the courts. Under Germany's Criminal Code, the use of unconstitutional symbols can be punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine. Born, 49, had been a member of parliament since 2016 and served as one of the legislature's vice presidents since 2021. He also acted as the SPD's spokesperson on religious affairs. Explaining his actions, Born cited deep concern over the far-right AfD and its disruptive conduct during Thursday's vote. "The speeches yesterday and the chaos caused by the AfD shook me deeply," he wrote. "I was in a state of emotional distress and completely failed." Parliament president Aras spoke of a scandal and on Friday called on the "person responsible" to resign from their parliamentary seat. "I have come to know Daniel Born as a passionate parliamentarian," said Aras. "Nevertheless, I expect him to resign his seat as well." The AfD's effort to have a representative on the council, a German-French-Swiss body, ultimately failed.
DW
4 days ago
- Politics
- DW
German politician resigns over swastika on ballot – DW – 07/25/2025
The German state of Baden-Württemberg's deputy speaker resigned after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote. The deputy speaker of the parliament in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg resigned on Friday after admitting he had drawn a swastika on a ballot paper next to the name of a far-right AfD lawmaker. Center-left Social Democrat politician Daniel Born made the transgression during a vote involving two Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers. In a statement, the Born said he had made a "serious mistake" and a "momentary lapse." The incident happened during Thursday's election of deputy members to the cross-border Upper Rhine Council, a consultative body. Two AfD lawmakers were on the ballot. A swastika was found on one of the ballots next to the name of AfD candidate Bernhard Eisenhut. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
