On
May
21,
the
world-renowned
violinist
Zhang
Zhang
led
the
esteemed
Monaco
Zhangomusiq
Concertmasters
Orchestra
in
the
concert
“Galaxy
Music
Gala:
A
Musical
Journey
from
Monaco
to
Macau”
at
the
Galaxy
International
Convention
Center.
Mr.
Troy
Hickox,
Head
of
Hotels
&
Lifestyle
Development
of
Galaxy
Entertainment
Group
(“GEG”),
Director
of
Monte
Carlo
Societé
des
Bains
de
Mer
(“SBM”)
paid
homage
to
the
significant
ties
between
GEG
and
SBM
in
the
welcoming
speech,
“GEG
is
delighted
to
host
this
concert
in
celebration
of
the
ten-year
anniversary
milestone
of
its
strategic
partnership
with
SBM;
an
enduring
partnership
which
underpins
our
commitment
to
extending
Monaco’s
ties
through
partnership
initiatives
worldwide.
In
tandem
with
this
concert,
GEG
is
committed
to
hosting
a
series
of
annual
exchanges
with
Monaco;
including
premier
international
cultural
and
artistic
events
–
uniting
renowned
individuals,
artists
and
performers
and
enriching
Macau’s
artistic
offerings.
Through
tonight’s
gala,
we
hope
to
reinforce
the
cultural
connection
between
Macau
and
Monaco,
fully
leveraging
Macau’s
distinctive
advantage
as
‘One
Base’
–
an
‘exchange
and
cooperation
base
with
the
Chinese
culture
at
its
core
–
celebrating
significant
cultural
collaboration’.
As
the
30th
anniversary
of
official
China-Monaco
relations,
2025
is
a
year
to
celebrate
all
things
that
link
China
with
Monaco,
be
it
through
culture,
commerce,
the
culinary
arts,
or
sport.
GEG
is
committed
to
creating
an
ongoing
legacy
of
luxury
entertainment
in
Macau,
hand
in
hand
with
SBM.”
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Principality of Monaco to the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Ms. Marie-Pascale BOISSON travelled to Macau especially to attend the concert as a guest of honour; delivering a heartfelt speech.
“As Ambassador of Monaco to China, I am so honored to be here this evening to share a very special musical event with you, initiated by GEG in this resounding celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Principality of Monaco.”
Ambassador
Extraordinary
and
Plenipotentiary
of
the
Principality
of
Monaco
to
the
People’s
Republic
of
China,
H.E.
Ms.
Marie-Pascale
BOISSON,
delivered
a
heartfelt
speech
in
celebration
of
the
thirtieth
anniversary
of
diplomatic
relations
between
the
People’s
Republic
of
China
and
the
Principality
of
Monaco.
Mr.
Troy
Hickox,
Head
of
Hotels
&
Lifestyle
Development
of
Galaxy
Entertainment
Group
(“GEG”),
Director
of
Monte
Carlo
Societé
des
Bains
de
Mer
(SBM),
following
his
introductory
address,
standing
on
stage
next
to
H.E.
Ms.
Marie-Pascale
BOISSON.
The
concert
was
spearheaded
by
world-renowned
violinist
Zhang
Zhang,
who
took
the
stage
alongside
the
esteemed
Monaco
Zhangomusiq
Concertmasters
Orchestra,
the
virtuoso
guitarist
Pablo
Márquez,
and
Andrea
Cesari,
the
principal
French
horn
of
the
Monte
Carlo
Philharmonic.
As
the
first
song
Horn
Concerto
began,
the
stage
transformed
into
a
vibrant
crossroads
of
Eastern
and
Western
cultures.
The
Baroque
elegance
of
Monaco’s
Palace
Square
and
the
intricate
fusion
of
East
and
West
in
Macao’s
Ruins
of
St.
Paul’s
merged
in
a
mesmerizing
interplay
of
light
and
sound.
The concert’s program was a masterpiece from Europe and beyond: the China premier of Gordon Jacob’s “Horn Concerto” showcased Andrea Cesari’s virtuosity, blending the boldness of brass with the delicate whispers of strings beneath the Galaxy Auditorium’s soaring ceiling. Tchaikovsky’s cherished “Serenade for Strings,” reimagined with innovative arrangements, saw the viola and double bass sections weave a tapestry of sound reminiscent of moonlight glistening on Venice’s canals. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the Asian premiere of Manuel de Falla’s iconic “Three Dances,” adapted for guitar solo and conduct by Pablo Márquez. The guitar and string ensemble collaboration offered a fresh and captivating musical experience, prompting the audience to erupt in sustained applause for the adaptation’s brilliance. In the concert’s encore, young musicians from Pui Ching Middle School Macau and Lou Hau Middle School Macau joined artists from Monaco and France to present the cherished “Song of the Seven Sons” as a musical ode to Macau’s love and longing for reunification with China. As the final note of the encore faded into silence, the entire audience rose to their feet, accompanied by rapturous applause. On this night of shared camaraderie, music transcended language barriers, with each note embodying the essence of cross-cultural dialogue that poignantly bridged time and space.
Founded in 2001, the Monaco Zhangomusiq Concertmasters Orchestra is a cultural diplomacy initiative dedicated to the Principality of Monaco, having performed alongside the Principality’s ambassadors in various countries over the years. Concertmaster Zhang Zhang, a global music icon, has performed for leaders of both China and Monaco at high-level state visits at the invitation of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. She was the first Chinese musician to have joined the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and has been graced with the honor of being granted special permission from the Prince’s Government to perform with members of the Monaco Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2007, she established the NGO “Zhangomusiq,” which leverages concerts to support humanitarian, ecological, and educational projects worldwide.
The
Auditorium
at
Galaxy
International
Convention
Center
offered
an
acoustic
masterstroke
for
the
audience
to
enjoy
the
Monaco
Zhangomusiq
Concertmasters
Orchestra.
On
the
30th
anniversary
of
China-Monaco
diplomatic
relations,
the
Monaco
Zhangomusiq
Concertmasters
Orchestra,
supported
by
the
Ministry
of
Tourism
and
Culture
of
Monaco,
embarked
on
a
tour
of
China,
with
Macao
as
its
first
stop.
Dedicated
to
deepening
arts
and
cultural
exchanges
within
the
community
and
promoting
the
development
of
young
talent
in
related
fields,
GEG
hosted
an
extended
activity
“Galaxy
Entertainment
Group
Presents:
A
Musical
Journey
from
Monaco
to
Macau’s
Campus”
on
May
19,
inviting
Zhang
Zhang
and
Pablo
Márquez
to
Pui
Ching
Middle
School
Macau.
During
the
visit,
Zhang
Zhang
not
only
shared
insights
into
her
experience
as
a
performer
and
her
musical
career,
but
also
showcased
her
artistry
to
over
200
teachers
and
students,
inspiring
them
to
embrace
challenges
and
pursue
their
dreams.
Arranged
by
GEG,
the
two
world-class
musicians
also
led
a
masterclass
with
students,
providing
professional
guidance
to
enrich
their
musical
techniques
and
broaden
their
horizons
through
cultural
exchange.
Additionally,
GEG
extended
special
invites
to
students
and
members
from
Lou
Hau
High
School,
Pui
Ching
Middle
School
Macau,
Macao
Youth
Symphonic
Orchestra
Association,
University
of
Macau,
Federation
of
Associations
of
Cultural
Sectors
of
Macau,
and
Young
Men’s
Christian
Association
of
Macau,
to
attend
the
concert
on
the
May
21,
providing
them
with
an
opportunity
to
experience
the
captivating
fusion
of
Chinese
and
Western
cultures
through
music.
Zhang
Zhang
shared
insights
into
her
performance
experiences
and
musical
career
to
Pui
Ching
Middle
School
Macau
teachers
and
students.
As
a
cornerstone
project
supporting
Macau’s
ambitions
as
a
“City
of
Performing
Arts,”
the
“Galaxy
Music
Gala”
series
presented
by
Galaxy
Macau
has
already
carved
out
a
niche
with
landmark
cultural
events:
following
performances
by
legendary
tenor
Plácido
Domingo,
renowned
pianist
Lang
Lang,
and
the
beloved
tenor
Andrea
Bocelli;
culminating
in
the
Monaco
Zhangomusiq
Concertmasters
Orchestra’s
unforgettable
performance.
Galaxy
Macau
is
committed
to
fostering
culture
as
Asia’s
premier
artistic
destination,
through
world-class
international
performances,
contributing
to
Macau’s
development
as
an
“exchange
and
cooperation
base
with
Chinese
culture
as
its
mainstream
and
co-existence
of
different
cultures.”
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