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Date : 27/03/2010
Time : 20:00
Venue : Macao Cultural Centre - Small Auditorium
C. M. von Weber: Overture to the opera Oberon
J. Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47
A. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 “From the New World”
With an impressive list of accomplishments to his credit, internationally renowned Chinese conductor Jahja Ling returns to Macao to lead Dvořák`s most popular work, the Symphony No. 9 in E minor. Subtitled "From the New World" by Dvořák, the symphony interweaves subtle traces of the wistful plaints of American Indian music and African-American spirituals, in addition to the high spiritedness of Czech music with its vivid dance rhythms. The result is a symphony brimming with strong foreign tones and rich exotic hues, making it a truly representative work of the nationalist school in 19th-century symphonic music.
Renowned Chinese violinist Huang Mengla – who won three international awards at the prestigious Paganini International Violin Competition in Italy including first prize, the Renato De Barbieri Memorial Awardfor the best interpretation ofPaganini`s Capricci and the Mario Ruminelli Memorial Award – performs the only concerto ever composed by Jean Sibelius. The Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47 incorporates both sad and magnificent melodies and requires extraordinary technique as well as a vigorous and imposing style. Huang was once described as "a violinist who possesses perfect violin playing skills and the ability to achieve harmonious integration between music and technique, who strives his best to present all works to perfection and renders thrilling music..."
This spectacular performance – highlighting perfect co-ordination between solo player, conductor and orchestra – should not be missed!
Conductor: Jahja Ling
Huang Mengla, Violin
Duration: approx. 85 minutes (including one 15-minute intermission)
Tickets: MOP 120/ 80
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The present building stands on the site of several previous cathedrals. The original cathedral was the church of Our Lady of Hope of St. Lazarus, declared the mother church of the Macau diocese which included the religious provinces of China, Japan, Korea and other islands adjacent to China. The first stone Cathedral, consecrated in 1850, was almost destroyed in a typhoon 24 years later and had to be extensively repaired.
The Cathedral was completely rebuilt in 1937. It has two solid towers and massive doors. Inside, its chief beauty lies in its fine stained-glass windows.
Many of the major events of the church calendar focus on the Cathedral, especially at Easter when, in addition to the procession of Our Lord of the Passion, there is a solemn parade of Good Friday and special masses on Easter Sunday.
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