About the Performance

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is acclaimed as one of the world's finest chamber orchestras. Since its founding in 1958, it has been revered by music lovers worldwide. For this special Macau performance, the orchestra's founder, the legendary conductor Sir Neville Marriner, will personally lead the ensemble, offering audiences a rare chance to witness his commanding presence.

The orchestra's name originates from the St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, where it gave its first concert in 1959. Renowned for its exquisite and flawless performances, the orchestra collaborates with stellar artists and performs over a hundred concerts annually in prestigious halls across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is also one of the world's most recorded chamber orchestras, with its first gold disc being Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in 1969. In 2013, a recording with violinist Joshua Bell topped the classical charts, solidifying its place with over 500 albums.

Programme

The orchestra's repertoire is exceptionally broad, spanning from Baroque to contemporary works, with a particular fame for interpreting Mozart. For its Macau debut, the programme includes:

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385 "Haffner"
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503 (featuring pianist Angela Hewitt)
• Georges Bizet: Symphony in C major

Artists

• Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner
• Piano: Angela Hewitt

Ticket Information & Discounts

• Standard Ticket Prices: MOP 480, MOP 380, MOP 280*, MOP 180* (*Limited availability)
• Public Sale Start: January 24, 2016, at 10:00 AM

Discount Schemes

CCM Friends (Macao Cultural Centre Members):

• Enjoy a 10% discount on tickets.
• Early Bird Offer: Members purchasing tickets within the first seven days of sale (January 24–30, 2016) receive a 20% discount.
• From January 31, 2016, onwards, all member purchases receive a 10% discount. Online purchasers must log in with their CCM membership to claim discounts.

Students / Seniors / Children:

• Half-price tickets are available for children aged 12 or under, full-time Macao students, and seniors aged 65 or above. (Applicable only to designated seating areas, limited availability. Valid ID required upon entry.)

Group Bookings:

• Purchase 10 or more tickets of the same price category to receive a 15% discount.

Credit Card Holders:

• Holders of Bank of China All-Currency Credit Cards, Bank of China Cards, or Tai Fung Credit Cards enjoy a 10% discount on any number of tickets.

Important Notes

• Duration: Approximately 105 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.
• Latecomers: Will be admitted only at a suitable break in the programme.
• Age Suitability: Suitable for audiences aged 6 and above.
• Ticketing Policy: One ticket per person. All attendees must hold a valid ticket.
• Programme Changes: The organizer reserves the right to change the programme and performers.

Organizer: Macao Cultural Centre