The “Everlasting Joy of Heaven and Earth – Chinese Festivals” concert is slated to be held at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium on April 15, being a collaborative performance between the China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO) and the Macao Chinese Orchestra (OCHM), according to a recent statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).
A large ensemble of nearly 100 musicians from the two orchestras will showcase original Chinese music to the public, according to the statement. The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the local Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture.
The statement noted that the concert will be held as a part of the Happy Chinese New Year – National Art Troupes Performance Season in Macau and will commence at 8 p.m. on the day. It is jointly produced by the CNTO and the Palace Museum.
The statement added that the upcoming concert, which premiered in Beijing in late 2020, has been planned by CNTO president and renowned pipa player Zhao Cong and commissioned by Wang Danhong and Ma Jiuyue.
The concert will be conducted by Tsung Yeh, principal guest conductor of, and artistic advisor to, the OCHM, as well as honorary conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. It will also feature solo performances by zhongruan player Zhu Chengzi and dizi player Ding Xiaokui, among others.
The zhongruan is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. The dizi is a traditional Chinese transverse flute.
Ticketing details for the concert can be found at www.macauticket.com. One can also call the 24-hour ticketing hotline at 2855 5555
More information can be found at www.icm.gov.mo or www.ochm-macau.org. The OCHM can also be contacted at 8988 4101 during office hours.
This undated handout photo provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on Friday shows the China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO).
