Section: Past Events

Macau to Hold Russian Musical Evening. 23 Oct 09

The Macau Inter-University Institute (IIUM) will hold a Russian musical evening, this Friday 23, at 6.30 pm, in the auditorium. Russian violinist Albert Clement and cellist Yuliy Astakhov will join pianist Poon Kiu Tung to perform works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Lyadov, Shostakovitch and Prokofiev. Peter Tchaikovsky Students will also present their insight into this European country’s culture

Teahouse

Written during 1956 and 1957 by the renowned playwright Lao She, Teahouse is set in Beijing’s Yutai Teahouse, where various characters from society are cleverly depicted. In the chaotic yet inspiring history of China spanning more than a century, embracing the late Qing Dynasty, the Warlord period and the victory in the Sino-Japanese War, a

Masterworks of Romanticism Series “Fall for Liszt”

Liszt Totentanz (Piano and Orchestra) Piano Concerto No. 1 Les Pre'ludes Piano Concerto No. 2 Franz Liszt was not only the most influential pianist of the 19th century, he was also a prolific composer who penned over 350 works, reformed piano techniques, and created the symphonic poem. His music for piano and orchestra have long been a staple of the

Sounds of Grieg

Grieg Norwegian Dances, op. 35 Piano Concerto, op. 16 Peer Gynt Suite Nos. 1 and 2, op. 46, 55 Edvard Grieg was the most important Norwegian composer of the late 19th century. His music captivates the essential lyricism, gracefulness and passion of Norwegian music. The two famous Peer Gynt Suites along with Grieg's Piano Concerto are two of his

19th Macao Arts Festival to Be Held From 1-30 May 2008

The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government presents the 19th Macao Arts Festival (MAF) to be held between 1 and 30 May, 2008. Featuring more than 30 performances by artists from Israel, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada and South Korea, the Festival season would not be complete without the ever-present spirit of performers

Macau Fringe 2007

The Macau Fringe Festival will return in November this year after a noticeable absence in 2006. With the last festival having occurred in 2005, the organisers, The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) decided that a more significant contribution from local organisations was needed. As a result, there was a time-out period called for last year,

Grand Prix of Macau 2008 To Be Officially Held on November 13-16

During their meeting held last week in Monaco, the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) approved the 2008 FIA World Touring Car Championship calendar, motorsport.com has reported. The series will start at Curitiba, Brazil, on March 2 and will come to an end at the Grand Prix of Macau on November 16. Macanese Rodolfo Avila at

Johann Strauss Capelle de Viena

It is a great pleasure to listen to the world famous waltzes and polkas of the Strauss Dynasty, performed in the original way as they were composed for the Vienna Johann Strauss Capelle and it is also delighted to see the musicians in special and traditional uniforms, as they used to wear in former times

Masterworks of Romanticism Series “Northern Light”

Programme Sibelius: Finlandia, op. 26 Glazunov: Violin Concerto, op. 82 Sibelius: Symphony No. 1, op. 39 Finnish Conductor Okko Kamu was the first prizewinner of the First International Karajan Conductor Competition in 1969, since when he embarked upon an extensive international career. During the last three decades he has collaborated with renowned orchestras and artists from all over the

Viewfinder on Asian Film

The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - highlighting the best of Asian talent - ended last month but the Macau Cultural Centre has selected nine movies from the Festival to screen in the territory for the benefit of local movie buffs. Artistic, original and enjoyable, each movie adopts a special theme to impart its own