The Macao Orchestra (OM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with the Macao Science Centre, presented two concerts in the “Science and Music Festival” on 21 July, at the Macao Science Centre. The atmosphere was lively, and the participants enjoyed the concerts, which were presented in ensemble groups, performing a number of chamber music pieces. The explanation by the master of ceremonies allowed the audience to learn more about the wonderful mysteries of science and music.
In the concerts, the wind and percussion musicians of the Macao Orchestra introduced the sounding principles of various musical instruments to children through their interesting performance, and explained the scientific laws of music. The two concerts attracted nearly 200 spectators. Some of the participating parents expressed that the concerts were innovative and allowed children to learn through play.
The Macao Orchestra’s 2017-18 Season Closing Concert – Beethoven Symphony No. 9, will be held on Saturday, 28 July, at 8pm, at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. This magnificent grand opus is Beethoven’s milestone, a work that extracts the essence of the Classical period and ushers the following Romantic era. Tickets for the concert are sold out and OM would like to thank music aficionados for their support. For details and enquiries about the programme, please visit OM’s webpage at www.icm.gov.mo/om.
