The Cultural Affairs Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials IC) has announced that tickets are now available for all performances in Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2025-26 concert season, which kicked off on 30 August under the theme of “Culture City of East Asia.”
The season opened with Eastern Radiance, a new symphonic suite co-composed by musicians from China, Japan and South Korea, performed with traditional instrumentalists from all three countries. The closing concert, Millennium Echo, will feature the ancient Chinese percussion instrument bianzhong, performed with the Bianzhong National Orchestra of Hubei Provincial Opera and Dance Drama Theatre.
Other highlights include concerts commemorating two major Chinese composers: Harmonious Cantonese marking the 115th anniversary of Liu Tianyi’s birth, and The Titan celebrating the 95th anniversary of Peng Xiuwen.
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The programme also features instrument-focused performances like Dawn Breaks, led by bamboo flute player Hou Guangyu and ruan specialist Lin Jie; Strike · Breath, a wind and percussion showcase; and Floating Wave, directed by renowned pipa master Wu Man.
Several concerts will take place outdoors, including Morning Star Lilies Forever at the Ruins of St Paul’s – staged with art troupes from Shaanxi to mark the 26th anniversary of Macao’s handover. The Mid-Autumn Festival will feature A Full Moon Night at the Ruins of St Paul’s.
Community outreach will continue with school, family and neighbourhood concerts, along with the return of the family show Musical Magic Wand. Tickets to the Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2025-26 season are being sold through the Macau Ticketing Network.
