From the laidback streets of Ipoh to the concert halls of Germany, Nasran Nawi's journey with the cello has been anything but ordinary. Trained in one of Europe's most rigorous conservatories, he returned to Malaysia not just as a virtuoso, but as a pioneer. Among the founding members who established the National Symphony Orchestra, Nasran helped build the institution that would define classical music in Malaysia for generations. Today, he stands on the other side of the music stand, baton in hand, leading the very orchestra he helped create. But ask him about his practice routine, and you'll find a man who still approaches his craft with the discipline of a first-year student. This is a conversation about legacy, humility, and why true mastery never stops learning.