HANDS’ signature works return to the stage with new vitality. This year, HANDS collaborates with the ITA Ensemble, infusing the music with fresh textures and cross-cultural layers. Electronic remix meets live drumming, expanding the boundaries of percussion and breathing new life into beloved classics.
Camaraderie: A Celebration of Bonds Through Rhythm
Synopsis
A powerful Malaysian drumming concert that blends rhythm, movement, and emotion — reconnecting generations through music.
Camaraderie isn’t just a concert — it’s an experience of rhythm and relationships.
You’ll see percussionists, musicians, and even family members share the stage — teachers with students, fathers with daughters, friends with long-time collaborators.
Each beat carries a story of connection.
Each performance celebrates the bonds that make us human.
Produced by HANDS Percussion Malaysia, Camaraderie invites you to feel the heartbeat of trust, friendship, and legacy — where tradition meets creativity in one unforgettable live performance.
Concert Highlight
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Reimagined Classics · Cross-Border Collaboration
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Two Brand New Works
Kenangan — composed by long-time collaborator Teuku Umar, founder of Gangsapura Gamelan. Inspired by Malay gamelan, the piece captures 17 years of shared friendship and artistic journey.
A new work inspired by Teochew culture, weaving rhythm and colour into a dialogue between tradition and modernity. Drawing from mythological imagery, the piece reflects on heritage while paving the way for the future.
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A Stage of Generations
One of the most moving moments will see HANDS’ Principal Percussionist Jimmy Ch’ng performing alongside his daughter — a reflection of both father-daughter bonds and the legacy of mentorship. Adding to this spirit of continuity, 10-year-old Yanhou and Baiquni, who began drumming with HANDS at the young age, now joins the ensemble as one of its youngest cast members, symbolising the passing of the torch to a new generation.
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Multi-instruments and Dialogues
Camaraderie also features the cello, guzheng, gamelan, and a collaboration with DeafBeat (Malaysia’s pioneering deaf percussion ensemble), creating rich layers of sound and movement that highlight the beauty of diversity.
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