Twilite Orchestra isone of Indonesia's most prominent pop-symphonic orchestras, founded on June 8, 1991, by renowned conductor Addie M.S., alongside musician Oddie Agam and businessman Indra Usmansjah Bakrie.
The ensemble initially started with just 20 musicians playing at Anyer Beach, Banten. Over the decades, it has expanded significantly into a major musical institution featuring over 60 musicians, a dedicated choir named the Twilite Chorus formed in 1995, and a youth mentoring unit called the Twilite Youth Orchestra founded in 2004.
Key Highlights & Musical Style
Diverse Repertoire: Unlike rigid classical ensembles, Twilite Orchestra bridged the gap between serious symphonic music and pop culture. Their repertoire ranges from masters like Beethoven to iconic pop bands like The Beatles, as well as movie soundtracks, Broadway musicals, traditional Indonesian folk songs, and video game music.
World-Class Collaborations: The orchestra has regularly collaborated with world-famous artists, including Natalie Cole, David Foster, Richard Clayderman, Robin Gibb, and the operatic pop vocal group Il Divo.
Pop Culture Pioneers: They are famous for organizing unique thematic concepts, such as their widely praised Video Game Concerts.
