The reporter learned from the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau S.A.R. Region that the 36th Macao International Music Festival opened at the lobby of the Macao Cultural Centre on October 4, and Puccini's three-act opera "Tosca" was staged, opening a "star-studded" musical feast with music fans with an exciting and timeless movement.
It is understood that the theme of this year's music festival is "Brilliant Stars", and 12 sets of programs full of tension will be presented to the audience. The festival also features 16 outreach activities dedicated to bringing unforgettable music enjoyment to music fans.
It is worth mentioning that Puccini's three-act opera "Tosca", which was staged from October 4 to 6, is one of the most performed works on the world's opera stage, and is known as the "King of Opera". On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Puccini's death this year, the Mariinsky Theatre Russia and renowned classical conductor Venari · Gergiev were invited to perform this classic work with the Macao Orchestra and the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, violinist Leonidas Cavalgos and the Apollo Orchestra will perform a number of Bach violin concertos with a precise compositional structure. The famous France pianist Helen Gremo and the Salzburg Chamber Orchestra will perform classics of the Viennese Classical School; The trio of internationally acclaimed Camanche player Kehan Kahler, pipa virtuoso Wu Man and tabla drum virtuoso Sandier Das will perform DoosTrio at the World Heritage Pedro Theatre.
Text: Reporter Tan Zhengtu: Provided by the event organizer