OSR - Biography

1. In 1977, Orkestra Simfoni Muda (OSM) was set up and formerly known under the 'Young Musicians Programme' (PPM) by the Malaysia Youth and Sports Ministry .

2. Its aim was to give youth in the Klang Valley the opportunity to learn and play orchestral instrument. It was also the first step toward the formation of a National Level Symphony Orchestra.

3. In 1983, the OSM was officially launched by DYMM Seri Paduka Yang di Pertuan Agong (the 8th King). It became the foundation for the formation of the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia.

4. In 1998, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong (the 10th King) launched the 2nd iteration of the OSM with new brand name Orkestra Simfoni Remaja (OSR). They were 70 musicians between the age of 6 to 25 at the Experimental Theatre, National Cultural Complex.

5. The Orchestra is presently based at ISTANA BUDAYA under the leadership of Ms Mayya Musaeva, the Concert Master of the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO) and Conducted by Dr Takahisa Ota with En Mustafa Fuzer Nawi as Adviser being the NSO Conductor.