“Drunken Strings” Chen Xi x Macao Orchestra

Date: 20/05/2023　 Saturday  20:00

Venue: University Hall, University of Macau

Conductor: Lio Kuokman

Violin: Chen Xi

Programme

P. I. Tchaikovsky:

Violin Concerto in D Major, op. 35

Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, op. 13 (“Winter Daydreams”)

Tchaikovsky, the great Russian musician of the 19^th century, was one of the first professional composers receiving education at a music academy in Russia. He integrated Western European creative techniques into his composition and created many works with unique national characteristics, becoming a truly representative of Russian music.

To commemorate the 130^th anniversary of the death of Tchaikovsky, the Macao Orchestra, led by its principal guest conductor and artistic advisor Lio Kuokman, will perform Violin Concerto in D Major, together with Chinese violinist Chen Xi, winner of a silver medal in the violin category of the 2002 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Russia. In addition, the orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 in G Minor in tribute to the master!

Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including one interval