Overview

During the Lunar New Year festivities, Macau's two leading orchestras present a series of concerts at various historic landmarks within the 'Historic Centre of Macau', bringing the warmth of spring to music lovers.

Macau Orchestra Concerts

• Romeo and Juliet

  • Date: February 14
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
  • Price: MOP 80–180
  • Details: Conductor Lü Jia leads a romantic Valentine's Day program featuring excerpts from Berlioz's, Prokofiev's, and Tchaikovsky's versions of "Romeo and Juliet".

• Enchanted with Eastern Europe

  • Date: February 22
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre (Theatre of Dom Pedro V)
  • Price: MOP 60–80
  • Details: Experience Eastern European masterpieces, including works by Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich, in Asia's first Western-style theatre.

• Classic Series: Emperor Concerto

  • Date: February 28
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Venue: St. Dominic's Church (Rose Church)
  • Price: Free (tickets distributed on-site one hour before the performance)
  • Details: Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin performs Schumann's Symphony No. 4 and Beethoven's "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5.

• Pop Concert

  • Date: February 8
  • Time: 4:00 PM
  • Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre (Theatre of Dom Pedro V)
  • Price: Free admission
  • Details: A wind quartet from the Macau Orchestra presents well-known pop songs.

Macau Chinese Orchestra Concerts

• The Arrival of Spring

  • Date: February 7
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre (Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen)
  • Price: Free admission
  • Details: A concert themed around the blossoming of spring, featuring seasonal melodies.

• Praise of Music Concert

  • Date: February 22
  • Time: 3:00 PM
  • Venue: St. Anthony's Church
  • Price: Free admission
  • Details: Sacred music pieces rearranged and performed with traditional Chinese instruments.

• Museum Concert

  • Date: February 25
  • Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
  • Venue: Macau Museum
  • Price: Free admission
  • Details: Beloved classic folk tunes are performed at this historic venue, bringing music into the community.

Contact Information

• Macau Orchestra
  • Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782
  • Website: http://www.icm.gov.mo/om
• Macau Chinese Orchestra
  • Enquiries: (853) 8399 6688
  • Website: http://www.icm.gov.mo/ochm

Performance Dates: February 7, 8, 14, 22, 25, 28