Thousands of citizens from Jakarta and its surrounding areas began to throng the Jakarta Bersorak Concert held in Monas area, Gambir, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (9/8).

As experienced by Bryan (45), a citizen of Kelapa Gading, Central Jakarta admitted that he came with his family to watch the concert.

"This is the first time the orchestra concert held for free and open for public, moreover we were classical music lovers," he expressed.

He hoped that it could be an annual agenda in order to introduce classical music to Jakartans and provide opportunities for young musicians to work.

Jakarta Bersorak Concert Committee Chief Executive, Tymoty Sidik said as many as 70 musicians and 70 choirs would perform in the concert.

Those performers would bring classical music such as Mozart, Bethoven, national songs, etc.

It begin since 6.35 PM and will last up to two hours.

"Hopefully similar event can be held every year in Jakarta," he hoped.