Mariza and the Macao Chinese Orchestra

4/11
Monday
20:00
The Londoner Theatre

Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, without interval
Performed in Portuguese, with surtitles in Chinese and English

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Mariza, Vocals
Luís Guerreiro, Portuguese Guitar
João Frade, Accordion
Adriano Alves, Acoustic Bass
Phelipe Ferreira, Acoustic Guitar
João Freitas, Drums and Percussion

Conductor: Tsung Yeh
Macao Chinese Orchestra

Programme

Orchestra
E. Watson (1946-)
Fiesta – Nights in Macao

Vocals and Orchestra
Estranha Forma de Vida (Strange Way of Life)
Cravos de Papel (Paper Carnations)
Lágrima (Tear)
Desejos Vãos (Vain Wishes)
Chuva (Rain)
Há Palavras que nos Beijam (There Are Words that Kiss Us)

Vocals and Ensemble
Quem me Dera (I Wish)
Melhor de Mim (The Best of Me)
Oiça Lá ó Senhor Vinho (Listen up, Mr Wine)
Rosa Branca (White Rose)
Primavera (Spring)

(Subject to change)

Biographical Notes

Mariza, Vocals

Born in Mozambique but raised in Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most emblematic and traditional neighbourhoods, Mariza was influenced by fado and all the musical culture sprouting from each local corner.

Inspired by great names and voices of unavoidable reference, she quickly became a local phenomenon, later echoing her name across borders. Heiress to the Portuguese soul, Mariza has become an international icon, making the world her stage, captivating the most demanding audiences. Her wide recognition turned into more than 30 platinum discs and countless awards, at home and overseas.

Mariza transcends her own name, her memories filled with emotions, an ambassador in her own right for a country that never ceased to admire her. In recent years, internationalisation has opened up new musical horizons, transforming her into one of the most complete and renowned artists in the world.

Tsung Yeh, Conductor

Tsung Yeh holds the unique distinction of being the first conductor in history to simultaneously serve as music director of both a Western symphony and a Chinese orchestra. In 2013, he was honoured with the Singapore Cultural Medallion, the highest arts accolade in the city-state. In 2016 was named one of the Ten Outstanding Conductors by the China Nationalities Orchestra Society. He currently serves as conductor emeritus of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and conductor laureate of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra.

Macao Chinese Orchestra

Established in 1987, the Macao Chinese Orchestra upholds the tenet “embracing the world and promoting culture with an East-meets-West repertoire”. The orchestra has been presenting traditional Chinese music reflecting the spirit of the times, bringing excellent works to the audience and allowing the public to access the genre while promoting the city’s positive image to the world. The Macao Chinese Orchestra was the only local professional Chinese orchestra, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau. From 1 February, 2022, the orchestra has been managed by the Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, wholly owned by Macao’s Government. The orchestra’s current Music Director and Principal Conductor is Zhang Lie, a National First-Class Conductor from China.

Macao Chinese Orchestra

Gaohu
Zhang Yueru (Concertmaster)
Sun Huaran
Cai Feng
Zhang Xinyue
Nie Yilin ^▲
Li Mei ^▲

Erhu
Liu Xinran *
Dong Lizhi
Jiang Xiaodong
Tian Jie
Jia Xuefei
He Siwen
Li Kailin
Liu Yan ^▲

Zhonghu
Li Feng *
Xie Bowen
Xu Huizi
Xia Jun
Wang Chi
Fu Xinyu ^▲

Cellos
Han Yang *
Chan Soi Ieng
Leong Chon Hang
Leong Weng Sam
Zhou He ^▲

Double Basses
Yao Yao **
Yao Yuanzheng
Sam Kit ^▲

Yangqin
Chan Hio Iong

Liuqin
Wei Qing *
Tian Yue

Guzheng
Sou Man Ieong

Pipa
Deng Le *
Li Tong

Zhongruan
Lin Jie *
Hoi Kai I
Zhou Siyu

Daruan
Choo Boon Yeow

Bangdi
Wei Zidong

Qudi
Qian Qing
Su Tzu Liang

Xindi
Lin Chia-Ho **

Soprano Sheng
Jia Lei *
Chung Chia-Lin

Alto Sheng
Li Mingyang

Bass Sheng
Leung Yan Chiu

Soprano Suona
Tian Ding *
Guo Shuangxi

Alto Suona
Zhang Kai

Bass Suona
Zhang Hong

Percussion
Li Chang *
Wang Juan
Kuong Pou In
Dong Miao ^▲

* Section Principal
** Acting Section Principal
^▲ Guest Musician

Disclaimer
The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government provides liaison and technical support to the project only. Any views/opinions expressed by the project team are those of the project only and do not reflect the views of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.