MACAU
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21
January
2025
–
On
Sunday,
January
19,
the
internationally
acclaimed
piano
virtuoso
Lang
Lang,
alongside
the
Macao
Orchestra,
captivated
audiences
at
the
Galaxy
International
Convention
Center
(“GICC”),
one
of
Asia’s
most
iconic
and
advanced
MICE
destinations,
with
a
grand
symphony
of
romantic
classical
music.
Lang
Lang
carefully
curated
pivotal
works
from
his
artistic
journey
and
2025
tour,
presenting
masterpieces
by
Chopin
and
Rachmaninov
through
both
solo
and
concerto
performances.
The
nearly
two-hour
sold-out
performance
concluded
with
Lang
Lang’s
heartfelt
encore
of
“Jasmine
Flower”.
Lang
Lang
Returns
to
Asia
with
a
Stunning
Reinterpretation
of
Rachmaninov’s
Piano
Concerto
No.
2
After
a
Decade.
Presented
under
the
banner
of
“Galaxy
Music
Gala:
Lang
Lang
and
Macao
Orchestra”,
the
event
was
organized
by
Galaxy
Macau™,
with
the
Bank
of
China
(Hong
Kong)
as
the
preferred
credit
card
partner.
It
kicked
off
with
Shostakovich’s
“Festival
Overture”
performed
by
the
Macao
Orchestra
under
the
baton
of
the
esteemed
conductor
Lio
Kuokman.
Following
this
vibrant
introduction,
Lang
Lang
delivered
a
mesmerizing
solo
performance
of
Chopin’s
12
pieces
of
“Mazurkas”,
with
expressive
technique
and
enchanting
style,
Lang
Lang
brought
to
life
Chopin’s
vibrant,
Polish
folk-inspired
music,
evoking
the
joy
and
rhythm
of
a
traditional
village
dance.
The
Macao
Orchestra
then
presented
Mascagni’s
Intermezzo
from
“Cavalleria
Rusticana”,
showcasing
their
exceptional
performance
skills
under
Lio’s
direction.
The
tense
and
abrupt
melodies
held
the
audience
in
suspense,
touching
the
hearts
of
every
listener.
Lang
Lang
performed
a
solo
recital
of
12
Chopin’s
“Mazurkas,”
which
was
extremely
infectious
and
enchanting.
The
evening
reached
its
peak
with
Lang
Lang’s
extraordinary
collaboration
with
the
Macao
Orchestra
on
Rachmaninov’s
“Piano
Concerto
No.2”,
enveloping
the
audience
in
an
atmosphere
of
profound
romance
and
passion.
Lang
Lang’s
seamless
partnership
with
the
orchestra
allowed
the
audience
to
experience
a
rich
and
complex
emotional
journey
through
the
music,
culminating
in
a
breathtaking
climax.
Many
concertgoers,
including
aspiring
young
musicians
accompanied
by
their
parents,
left
the
venue
inspired,
with
one
attendee
remarking
that
the
experience
lingered
in
their
heart
long
after
the
final
notes
faded.
Lang
Lang,
together
with
the
Macao
Orchestra,
jointly
performed
Rachmaninov’s
“Piano
Concerto
No.
2,”
pushing
the
atmosphere
to
a
climax.
In
a
heartfelt
moment,
Lang
Lang
shared
his
long-standing
passion
for
Rachmaninov,
revealing
that
this
was
his
first
performance
of
the
concerto
in
Asia
in
nearly
a
decade.
His
fresh
interpretation,
imbued
with
new
insights
and
emotional
resonance,
was
a
special
dedication
to
the
audience
in
Macau.
Notably,
this
concert
marked
Lang
Lang’s
first
formal
collaboration
with
conductor
Lio
Kuokman,
a
rising
star
in
classical
music.
Chasing
back
for
his
connection
to
Macau,
which
began
with
his
first
solo
recital
in
2003,
Lang
Lang
praised
the
city’s
growing
cultural
vibrancy,
particularly
with
its
increasing
presence
of
international
orchestras,
making
it
a
hub
for
the
high-standard
performances.
Reflecting
on
his
debut
at
the
GICC,
Lang
Lang
described
the
experience
as
particularly
special.
In
such
a
spacious
venue,
the
sound
was
focused
and
immersive,
allowing
him
to
feel
the
collective
breath
of
the
audience
during
his
performance.
Witnessed
by
Mr.
Francis
Lui,
Chairman
of
Galaxy
Entertainment
Group,
Lang
Lang
stamped
his
handprint
and
gifted
it
to
Galaxy
Macau,
marking
the
perfect
conclusion
to
the
entire
performance
itinerary.
As
one
of
the
Phase
3
projects
at
Galaxy
Macau,
GICC
features
a
world-class
event
venue,
continuing
to
be
a
beacon
of
first-rate
arts,
sports,
and
exhibition
events
from
2023.
The
“Galaxy
Music
Gala:
Lang
Lang
and
Macao
Orchestra”
not
only
enriched
Macau’s
cultural
tapestry
but
also
reinforced
the
city’s
reputation
as
a
“City
of
Performing
Arts,”
delivering
an
unforgettable
performance
to
its
audience.
Tons
of
music
fans
came
in
admiration,
and
numerous
young
musicians
came
with
their
parents
to
experience
the
works
of
the
master
up
close.
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