The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday that additional seats have been made available for Rite of Spring and On Substance of Time, the opening programme for the 33rd Macao Arts Festival (MAF) slated to be held from April 28 to May 28.
According to the statement, additional seats will be available due to the public’s “overwhelming response”, with tickets to be on sale through the Macau Ticketing Network outlets, and phone and online booking from 10 a.m. today.
Renowned dance artist Yang Liping will present the Rite of Spring, the statement noted. The show will integrate “Oriental philosophy, symbols and aesthetics”, the statement said, while its creative team will present a “bold and innovative interpretation of the piece”, along with stage effects.
The statement added that On Substance of Time by the Portuguese Contemporary Dance Company will have acclaimed choreographers Vasco Wellenkamp and Miguel Ramalho transform the verses of Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen into dance routines.
The statement pointed out that there will also be a range of local productions to be staged at the festival such as Zhen Hua Sing Cantonese Opera Association’s Bonds of Hato and Stella & Artists’ Club Loneliness, which is done in collaboration with celebrated choreographer Nir de Volff. It will have dancers from Macau and Berlin.
According to the website https://www.naim.org.il/en/event/nirdevolff-totalbrutal/, Nir de Volff has been one of the most innovative choreographers in Berlin and Europe over the last decade.
For more information, one can visit www.icm.gov.mo/fam, follow “Macao Arts Festival” on Facebook or subscribe to “IC_Art_Macao” on WeChat. One can also call 2855 5555 or visit www.macauticket.com for tickets.
This undated handout photo provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday shows a performance of Rite of Spring.
