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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251219T200000
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SUMMARY:The Concert of Celebration of the 26th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland “Morning Star Lilies Forever”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Date:19.12.2025 (Friday)\nTime:20:00\nVenue:Ruins of St. Paul’s \nConductor ：Zhang Lie\nBanhu：Shen Cheng\nSuona：Wang Zhanzhan\nShaanbei Folk Songs Performance：Su Wen\nSanxian Singing and Playing ：Gao Yongyuan (Inheritor of Shaanbei Storytelling\, Intangible Cultural Heritage)\nShaanxi Radio and Television National Orchestra\nShaanxi National Orchestra\nMizhi Wind and Percussion Ensemble \n\n\n\nProgramme Highlights：\n\n\n\n“Morning Star Lilies Forever”\nComp. Wang Danhong\n\n\n\n  \nThe Orchestra celebrates the 26th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland with a magnificent music extravaganza! The concert features China National Arts Fund’s major music piece\, composed by renowned composer Wang Danhong\, “Morning Star Lilies Forever”\, which showcases the lives of the people of Shaanxi\, who have been living on the Yellow Land for generations. Renowned Banhu master Shen Cheng and young suona soloist Wang Zhanzhan perform together\, leading the audience to experience the exuberant vitality of the plateau as they travel through the ravines and gorges of northern Shaanxi. \nApproximately 1 hour and 30 minutes\, no interval \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n Free Admission\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Ticket Registration” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#ff6e02″ size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macauticket.com%2FTicketWeb2023%2Fen%2Fprogramme%2FP-055607|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ochm-macau.org/en/event/the-concert-of-celebration-of-the-26th-anniversary-of-macaos-return-to-the-motherland-morning-star-lilies-forever/
LOCATION:The square in front of Ruins of St. Paul’s\, Largo da Companhia de Jesus
CATEGORIES:Festival Celebrations Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251230T194500
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SUMMARY:“Chinese Music 360° : Voyage of a Solo Journey” Orchestra Immersion
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Date: 30.12.2025 (Tuesday)\nTime:19:45\nVenue:Macao Cultural Centre Box II \nConductor: Kin Szeto \nBreaking away from the traditional concert framework\, this concert is a unique and immersive experience! It not only presents classical Chinese music\, but also allows the audience to enjoy the 360-degree surround sound effect and experience the dialogue and resonance between the instruments through innovative arrangements. \nHong Kong’s young conductor Kin Szeto\, winner of the International Conductors’ Competition\, is invited to lead the orchestra in the richness of Chinese music with his technical mastery and energetic style. Are you ready to be immersed in the vastness of Chinese music? Come and experience the stunning charm of Chinese music that envelops every sense! \nApproximately 1 hour\, no interval \nPerformed in Cantonese \nSuitable for audiences aged six or above[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \nTickets  : 150\nAudience will be able to arrive early to select their seats on a first-come\, first-served basis.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Ticket Registration” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#ff6e02″ size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macauticket.com%2FTicketWeb2023%2Fen%2Fprogramme%2FP-055607|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n【Programme Introduction】\n“Hoisting the Sail” (Macao Premiere)    Comp. Chan Kam-biu \nHoisting the Sail symbolises the beginning of a new journey. As a new day dawns\, bathed in warm sunlight\, the orchestra sets sail with passion and purpose — reflecting on the past while looking ahead to new horizons. Commissioned in 2021 by the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble\, this piece is a new work in the Cantonese music tradition\, composed for Chinese ensemble by renowned composer Dr Chan Kam-Biu. The main theme is presented with ornamented and heterophonic textures\, and the composition makes use of alternating instrumental voices and “shadowing” techniques to create a rich and dynamic sonic landscape. \n“First Breeze of Spring”    Comp. Teng Yu-hsien   Arr. Kuan Nai-Chung \nThis music depicts a romantic and moving scene where a woman is thinking of her love under the moonlight. \n“The Moon Represents My Heart”   Comp. Weng Qingxi  Arr. Qu Chunquan \nThis timeless love song became a signature hit for Teresa Teng. The title conveys the message that even when the moon appears to be hidden\, it remains ever-present—just like a deep and enduring love. \n“A Moonlit Night on the Spring River”  Ancient tune    Arr. Wang Fu Jian \nThis traditional piece was among the earliest ancient melodies to be adapted for modern Chinese instrumental ensemble in Shanghai\, representing the development of Chinese music in the early 20th century. \n“Spring river flows level with the sea; the moon rising over the ocean rises with the tide.”\nEach note evokes a poetic sense of beauty\, and every musical contour reflects the refinement of tradition. \nThe work unfolds like a meticulously rendered scroll painting — delicate in brushwork\, soft in tone\, and elegant in style — enchanting the listener with its timeless charm. It not only radiates the enduring brilliance of Chinese cultural heritage but also stands as a lasting classic. \n“Beautiful Night”（also known as “New Year’s Eve  Ditty”)   Comp. Liu Tianhua  Arr. Yan Hui-chang \nCreated in 1927 by Liu Tianhua\, this piece was originally called New Year’s Eve Ditty. On the eve of Chinese New Year\, some of the author’s students visited his home. Being very animated and infected by the excitement of New Year’s Eve\, Liu picked up an erhu and suddenly began to improvise this piece of music. Amongst all of Liu Tianhua’s compositions for erhu\, this was the one that took the least time to compose. Elegant and simple\, this piece expresses the joy\, satisfaction and carefree attitude of the author. In 1993\, it was considered a “Classical Work of Chinese Music of the 20th Century” by the Association for the Promotion of Chinese National Culture. \n“A Correr”    Comp. Alain Oulman    Orch. Ng Cheuk-yin \nThis piece opens the album A Correr by renowned Portuguese fado singer Camané\, with music by Alain Oulman and lyrics by Manuela de Freitas. The version presented in this concert features orchestration by Ng Cheuk-yin. \n“Lilau”  Comp. Rão Kyao    Arr. Kuan Nai-chung \nIn the open square\,\nThe old banyan tree lets down its brown beard.\nAll around\, birds sing with innocent joy\,\nChildren chase each other in happiness.\nDifferent tongues sing of the same delight…\nChinese\, Portuguese\, Patuá\, and more…\nThe language does not matter — only hearts in harmony. \nThe Lord is merciful\, the Bodhisattva compassionate.\nCultures come together in unity\,\nLike the strings of two guitars playing in harmony. \nDo you hear the murmuring stream?\nIt is the spring of Lilau\, ever flowing.\nAh…\nThe water of Lilau is sweet; once tasted\, it lingers in the soul.\nEven from distant lands\, one longs to return home. \nDeep among the lotus blooms lies my homeland.\nHere are my children\,\nHere is my future. \n“Peak Circle Walk” (Macao Premiere)    Comp. Wong Hok-yeung \nLocated on the western side of Hong Kong Island\, “Tai Ping Shan” is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Originally\, the name referred specifically to the mid-level area around Tai Ping Shan Street\, a historic enclave for the Chinese community during the 19th century. Over the years\, remnants of its past still linger: incense wafting from age-old temples\, tenement buildings nestled into the hillside\, and hidden cafés and art galleries frequented by creative minds — all leaving gentle traces of history and a touch of nostalgia. \nStroll on Victoria Peak is the fifth movement of Echoes of Tai Ping Shan\, a suite commissioned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble. Since the early days of colonial settlement\, Tai Ping Shan has stood witness to Hong Kong’s growth and transformation. Its panoramic night view is renowned worldwide. Walking along the trails that circle the Peak offers not only sweeping vistas of Victoria Harbour and the lush southern districts\, but also a quiet journey through the footprints of Hong Kong’s rich and layered history. \n  \n“Tang Resonating” (Excerpt) (Macao Premiere)    Comp. Ng Cheuk-yin \nThe Tang dynasty was a golden era in Chinese history\, marked by exceptional openness and thriving cultural exchanges with the outside world. In our present age\, the rise of the internet has brought intercultural connectivity to an unprecedented global peak. Music and art now transcend boundaries and forms — styles collide\, influence one another\, and give birth to entirely new expressions. In this new golden age\, should we safeguard our own cultural identity or embrace others with open arms? Can we find insight by looking back at the flourishing openness of the Tang dynasty? \nThe piece begins with an evocation of the mythical sonorities of the Tang era and takes the audience on a journey through East and West\, ancient and modern — at times immersed in the bustle of a contemporary metropolis\, and at others transported to the grandeur of an imperial court.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ochm-macau.org/en/event/chinese-music-360-orchestra-immersion/
LOCATION:Macao Cultural Centre Box II
CATEGORIES:Planting Musical Seeds
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