The Macao Orchestra, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will resume its performances from July onwards, presenting four concerts including classical symphonies, chamber music and youth concerts for classical music aficionados, welcoming the summer with wonderful melodies.
The Macao Orchestra holds the concert “Classical Express – Back for Fun”, integrated with the OM Young Audience Programme Activity, on 18 July, at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. Under the baton of the Assistant Conductor of the Macao Orchestra, Francis Kan, music aficionados of all ages will be taken on a journey to the paradise of classical music in an intriguing and interactive way, enjoying a pleasant time with families.
Lu Jia, the Music Director of the Macao Orchestra, conducts the Orchestra’s first large-scale symphony concert of the year, “Beethoven Symphony No. 3” on 25 July, at the Grand Auditorium of the Macao Cultural Centre, presenting Beethoven’s classical Symphony No. 3, demonstrating the immortal spirit of the musician.
The Macao Orchestra also presents the concert “Beethoven: An evening of chamber music” on 7 August at Dom Pedro V Theatre, featuring two exquisite chamber works by Beethoven, the String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 and the Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, Op. 16, as well as the Bassoon Quartet in G minor, Op. 73, No. 3 by French composer François Devienne in the late 18th century, offering classical music aficionados a veritable musical feast that has a captivating blend of elegance.
Under the baton of the Assistant Conductor of Macao Orchestra, Francis Kan, the concert “The Encounter of Beethoven and Haydn” presents Haydn’s last Symphony No. 104 in D major “London” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, telling the story of the musical legacy of two legendary figures.
When: Classical Express – Back for Fun – 11:00am and 2:30pm, Saturday, July 18, 2020
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 – 8:00pm, Saturday, July 25, 2020
Beethoven: An evening of chamber music – 8:00pm, Friday, August 7, 2020
The Encounter of Beethoven and Haydn – 8:00pm, Thursday, August 13, 2020
Where: Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai s/n, NAPE, Macau and Dom Pedro V Theatre, Largo de Santo Agostinho, Macau
How much: free admission
Registration is available on the official WeChat account and the Macao Orchestra Facebook page starting on July 10 (12:00pm). Limited seats are available for each concert and are subject to availability
For more information, call +853 2853 0782 or check here
