Macau Orchestra & Macau Chinese Orchestra Heritage Concerts

The Macau Orchestra and Macau Chinese Orchestra present a series of captivating concerts at various locations within the 'Historic Centre of Macau' this month, offering a unique cultural and musical experience.

Macau Orchestra Concerts

• Fragrance from the East - Heritage Concert

  • Date: January 10
  • Time: 4:00 PM
  • Venue: Mandarin's House
  • Program: Rachmaninoff's 'Vocalise', Mozart's 'Divertimento in D major, K. 136'
  • Admission: Free

• Zimerman and Macau Orchestra

  • Date: January 17
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
  • Program: Brahms' 'Piano Concerto No. 1' performed by pianist Krystian Zimerman, conducted by Lü Jia.
  • Admission: MOP 100–300

• Dancing on the Strings

  • Date: January 24
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre
  • Program: Britten's 'Simple Symphony, Op. 4', Vaughan Williams' 'The Lark Ascending' (Chamber Orchestra Version), Suk's 'Serenade for Strings in E-flat major, Op. 6'. Conducted by Francis Kan.
  • Admission: MOP 80–100

• The Future of Classical Music - Joint Performance

  • Date: January 30
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: St. Dominic's Church (Rosary Church)
  • Program: A collaborative performance with young local musicians and music enthusiasts.
  • Admission: Free (Ticket required)

Macau Chinese Orchestra Concerts

• Chinese Strings Concert

  • Date: January 10
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre (Mirror Hall)
  • Program: Featuring renowned erhu artist Chen Jun. Pieces include erhu ensemble 'Grapes Ripened' and 'Chrysanthemum Terrace' for erhu, violin, and orchestra.
  • Admission: MOP 30

• Winter · Collection - Heritage Concert

  • Date: January 24
  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Venue: Mandarin's House
  • Program: The orchestra's annual sharing concert, featuring pieces like 'Plum Blossom Chant' and 'Approximately in Winter'.
  • Admission: Free

About the Heritage Venues

• Mandarin's House: The former residence of modern Chinese thinker Zheng Guanying, featuring traditional grey brick architecture blended with Western-style interior ceilings and doorframes.
• Dom Pedro V Theatre: China's first Western-style theatre, a neoclassical building distinguished by its green color scheme and dark green doors and windows.
• St. Dominic's Church (Rosary Church): Founded by the Dominican Order in 1587, it was their first church in China. Initially built with wooden boards, it is also known as the 'Wooden Church' and is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.

Contact Information

• Macau Orchestra
  • Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782
  • Website: http://www.icm.gov.mo/om
• Macau Chinese Orchestra
  • Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699
  • Website: http://www.icm.gov.mo/ochm