KUALA LUMPUR: At 48, powerhouse vocalist Jaclyn Victor proved she still reigns supreme, delivering a breathtaking performance alongside the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) last night.
The concert, themed Gemilang Bersama MPO, celebrated Jaclyn's illustrious career spanning over two decades.
It drew an enthusiastic crowd of 900 fans, including a notable presence of younger music lovers.
Addressing the audience, an exuberant Jaclyn expressed her immense delight at sharing the stage with the renowned orchestra once again.
"I am so excited to be here tonight, even amidst the hazy conditions," she shared.
"For your information, I have been in the music industry for 22 years now. I was crowned the champion of the first Malaysian Idol season in 2004, on Oct 9."
"Following my previous concert with the MPO, I am thrilled to return to this stage, especially under the baton of conductor Ahmad Muriz Che Rose.
"It has been a long, truly beautiful journey over the past two decades," she added, drawing thunderous applause from the crowd.
Jaclyn previously featured as a guest vocalist in several notable MPO productions, including Aubrey Suwito & Friends (2017), Judika & the MPO (2019), and The Magnificent Seven (2022).
Throughout the two-hour show, Jaclyn treated fans to a setlist of around 20 signature tracks, beautifully elevated by grand symphonic arrangements from the MPO.
Among the highlights were her mega-hits Gemilang, Ikut Rentakku, Tiada Lagi Indah, and Beribu Sesalan.
Demonstrating her impressive vocal range, Jaclyn also tackled an eclectic mix of covers and classics, including Tunggu Sekejap, Superwoman, Diamonds Are Forever, Chong Bai, O Mio Babbino Caro, and Defying Gravity.
For her grand encore, Jaclyn got the entire audience on their feet, coaxing everyone to sing along to When I Fall In Love and Di Bawah Pohon Asmara, bringing the unforgettable evening to a close.
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