The Macao Orchestra (OM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presents the original symphony National Geographic – Symphony for Our World on 25 November (Sunday), at 8pm, at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. The Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Perth Symphony Orchestra, Jessica Gethin, was invited to lead the OM and the Learners Chorus from Hong Kong in this concert. Limited tickets are still available at the Macau Ticketing Network. Interested parties are advised to purchase tickets as soon as possible.
The world’s first National Geographic Magazine was published by National Geographic Society in the USA since 1888. Its large cover with a yellow border has become the first impression of readers exploring humanity and ecology. On the occasion of 130th anniversary of its establishment, National Geographic launched the programme Symphony for Our World, which began its world tour in the spring of 2018. Macao is also one of the stops of the tour, bringing local and neighbouring regions’ music aficionados a highly attractive music performance.
Produced by Bleeding Fingers Music, nominated for the Emmy Award and the British Film Academy Film Award (BAFTA), and composed by Austin Fray and Andrew Christie, the symphony, accompanied by a screening of the stunning natural history footage of National Geographic, will take the audience on a breathtaking musical journey through the world’s wildlife. The live performance of the symphony orchestra and choir takes the audience on a journey going from the depths of the sea, up to coastlines, over mountains, and soaring into the sky. The 90-minute performance showcases the unique and precious excerpts and stories of National Geographic over 130 years, presenting music aficionados an unforgettable new audiovisual experience. An exceptional concert not to be missed!
Tickets for the concert National Geographic – Symphony for Our World are available through the Macau Ticketing Network and are priced at MOP250, MOP200 and MOP150. Holders of valid full-time Student Card can enjoy a 50% discount on tickets, and there are various discount packages available. For more information and enquiries about the programme, please visit the OM’s webpage at www.icm.gov.mo/om.
