At the Galaxy Music Gala: Lang Lang and Macao Orchestra, audiences will be treated to a selection of classical masterpieces that showcase Lang Lang’s exceptional techniques and emotional expression. Lang Lang will perform solo pieces of Chopin’s Mazurkas and then be joined by the Macao Orchestra under Lio Kuokman’s baton for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The orchestra will also present Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, promising a musical journey that transcends time and space.
Currently serving as Music Director and Principal Conductor of Macao Orchestra, Lio Kuokman is also the Programme Director of the Macao International Music Festival, Chief Conductor of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, and Resident Conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Hailed by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “startling conducting talent”, Lio has successfully collaborated with many leading orchestras across the globe, including the Vienna Symphony and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Macao Orchestra, Macao’s only professional symphony orchestra, continues to thrive. It blends Chinese and Western musical traditions through the interpretation of classical and modern works, while regularly collaborating with world-class performers, conductors, and arts organizations to support Macao’s development as a “City of Performing Arts”.
Galaxy International Convention Center, renowned for its state-of-the-art acoustics and opulent ambiance, provides a remarkable setting for world-class musical events. Following the resounding success of “Galaxy Opera Gala: With Plácido Domingo and Guests” on October 20, 2024, which received widespread acclaim, this upcoming performance further enriches Macau’s vibrant cultural and artistic ecosystem. Guests are cordially invited to witness this world-class artistic celebration, immerse themselves in the beauty of symphonic music, and experience a profound connection between music and the soul.
