The Macao Orchestra New Year Concert 2026 “Mariza and the Macao Orchestra” will be held at the Macao Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Grand Auditorium at 8 pm on 31 December, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced.
Born Marisa dos Reis Nunes on 16 December 1973, Mariza (pictured) is an internationally renowned Portuguese Fado icon, known for her unique musical style that fuses Fado with the rhythmic influences of soul, jazz, and gospel.
In collaboration with the Macao Orchestra (OM), she will present a repertoire of both classic and contemporary Fado pieces, enhanced by the rhythms of Cape Verdean morna, rhythm and blues, and musical elements from Brazil, Spain and Mozambique, offering a Fado feast that is both distinctive in style and richly diverse.
Since her debut in 1999, the Portuguese singer has released numerous albums, selling over a million copies worldwide and captivating countless fans. She has been recognized three times as the Best European Artist (World Music) by BBC Radio 3 and her albums “Terra and Mundo” earned Latin Grammy Award nominations, further cementing her superstar status and musical influence.
The Macao Orchestra New Year Concert 2026 “Mariza and the Macao Orchestra” will last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with no interval. Tickets are available through the Macau Ticketing Network, priced at MOP 180-400.
The Macao Orchestra 2025-26 Concert Season is co-organised by IC, Macao Orchestra Company, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM, Sands China, SJM Resorts and Wynn Resorts (Macau), with the support of BOC Macau.
For more information about the Macao Orchestra 2025-26 Concert Season visit OM’s website. – GNM
Source and Image: IC
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