Saturday, March 27, 2010 20:00
Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium
Tickets: MOP 120, 80
C. M. von Weber: Overture to the opera Oberon
J. Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47
A. Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 “From the New World”
With an impressive list of accomplishments to his credit, internationally renowned Chinese conductor Jahja Ling returns to Macao to lead Dvořák's most popular work, the Symphony No. 9 in E minor. Subtitled "From the New World" by Dvořák, the symphony interweaves subtle traces of the wistful plaints of American Indian music and African-American spirituals, in addition to the high spiritedness of Czech music with its vivid dance rhythms. The result is a symphony brimming with strong foreign tones and rich exotic hues, making it a truly representative work of the nationalist school in 19th-century symphonic music.
Renowned Chinese violinist Huang Mengla – who won three international awards at the prestigious Paganini International Violin Competition in Italy including first prize, the Renato De Barbieri Memorial Awardfor the best interpretation ofPaganini's Capricci and the Mario Ruminelli Memorial Award – performs the only concerto ever composed by Jean Sibelius. The Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47 incorporates both sad and magnificent melodies and requires extraordinary technique as well as a vigorous and imposing style. Huang was once described as "a violinist who possesses perfect violin playing skills and the ability to achieve harmonious integration between music and technique, who strives his best to present all works to perfection and renders thrilling music..."
This spectacular performance – highlighting perfect co-ordination between solo player, conductor and orchestra – should not be missed!
Conductor: Jahja Ling
Huang Mengla, Violin
Duration: approx. 85 minutes (including one 15-minute intermission)
Tickets: MOP 120/ 80
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