KUALA LUMPUR: Fans of Abba will be able to relive the nostalgia of the music of the legendary Swedish pop supergroup as the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) pays tribute to the quartet in a concert at the Plenary Hall in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on Dec 2.
The concert, titled Arrival From Sweden: The Music Of ABBA, will see the MPO combining pop and classical elements to give the audience a rich musical experience as it captures the spirit of the pop group.
Previously, the MPO had paid tribute to many other iconic artistes and music groups, such as Michael Jackson in 2013, Billy Joel (2018), Pink Floyd (2017), U2 (2016), Queen (2015) and Led Zeppelin (2014).
The upcoming Abba concert will also see the MPO performing with Arrival From Sweden, one of the world's most popular and best-selling Abba tribute bands.
Founded in 1995, the band is described as the absolute best and most authentic Abba performer there is.
The group has performed many of Abba's hit songs from Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia with such accuracy that many might believe it's the real Abba on stage.
Since its inception, the tribute band has toured in 70 countries and appeared on numerous TV stations and radio shows worldwide.
Arrival From Sweden has also performed with over 100 symphony orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
The upcoming concert will be conducted by the MPO resident conductor, Gerald Salonga. Abba fans will be able to hear familiar elements of the music laced with an orchestral enhancement during the concert.
Fans can certainly expect timeless hits such as Money Money Money, Take A Chance, Mamma Mia and many more during the concert which begins at 8.30pm on Dec 2.
Tickets are priced from RM128 to RM598.
Visit www.mpo.com.my for more details and tickets. Follow the MPO social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok) for the latest updates.