Concert Overview

Macao Guqin Research Institute presents a landmark concert, the first of its kind in Macau's history, featuring China's foremost Guqin masters and heritage bearers. The program showcases the ancient art of the Guqin, a traditional Chinese zither, through a repertoire spanning different styles and historical periods.

Featured Artists

• Li Xiang Ting: Guqin master, heritage bearer, and Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music.
• Gong Yi: Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
• Leong Tek Ka (Liang Dijia): President of the Macao Guqin Research Institute, leading her "Qin Zheng" students.
• Composer Liu Chen Chen: Arranged a special piece for the concert.

Program Highlights

• Performance of classical and contemporary Guqin pieces.
• A special arrangement of Teresa Teng's famous song "Wish You a Long Life" (但願人長久) for Guqin and Guzheng by composer Liu Chen Chen, performed by Leong Tek Ka and her students to open the concert.
• A rare improvisational performance by Professor Li Xiang Ting, where the audience suggests a theme for him to create and perform on the spot.

Event Details

• Date: July 14, 2013
• Time: 20:00
• Venue: Small Theatre, Macao Cultural Centre
• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (no intermission)
• Age Limit: 3 years old or above

Ticketing

• Standard Ticket Price: MOP 80
• Discount (50% off): Available for students, senior citizens aged 65 and above, and persons with disabilities.

Performing Group

Li Xiang Ting, Gong Yi, Macau Guqin Research Institute