Overview

The Macau Wind Band Art Festival, organized by the Macau Wind Band Association, is a prestigious annual event celebrating wind and brass music. In its 15th edition (formerly known as the Macau Wind Band Gala), the festival runs from June 30 to August 21, 2014, across multiple venues in Macau. It serves as a vital platform for local and international professional and amateur ensembles to exchange ideas and promote the development of wind band art.

Festival Highlights

• International Collaboration: Features performances by 8 international and 15 local wind bands.
• Special Guest Conductor: Macau-born musician Lio Kuok Man, newly appointed Assistant Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, leads the Macau Symphonic Wind Orchestra.
• Celebrating Sino-French Relations: To mark the 50th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, three renowned French soloists are invited for special performances.
• Diverse Program: A rich mix of indoor concerts, outdoor performances, and concerts at UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Masterclasses: Multiple masterclasses offer learning opportunities for local and visiting musicians to interact with professional artists.

Featured Artists & Ensembles

• Macau Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Conductor: Lio Kuok Man) with guest soloists from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
• Geneva Brass Quintet (Switzerland)
• Sawasdee Piano & Woodwind Quintet (Thailand)
• French Soloists: Alexis Demailly (Cornet), Bastien Baumet (Euphonium), Claude Delangle (Saxophone)
• Bismillah Jazz Orchestra (Hong Kong)

Ticketing & Admission

• General Admission: MOP 100
• Concessions: Half-price for students and seniors.
• Tickets for select dates (June 30, July 16, 22, 27, August 3, 5, 20) are available for public sale at Macau Ticketing Network.
• Tickets for other sessions are available from July 1 at Tom Lee Music, Creative Music, Asia Piano City, and the Macau Wind Band Association.
• Masterclass Registration: Please call the Macau Wind Band Association at 28252825 to register and reserve seats.

Contact & Information

For program inquiries, please contact the Macau Wind Band Association.

• Phone: 28252825
• Website: www.mbda.org.mo
• Facebook: Visit the association's Facebook page.

Detailed Schedule

Support & Venues

This event is supported by the Macao Foundation, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, and Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau. Venue support is provided by the Macau Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, St. Rose of Lima English Secondary School, and the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.