The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s (MCHO) Hakka guzheng concert, “1,000 Years on the Strings”, will be held at the Dom Pedro V Theatre at 8 pm on 15 June, with Rao Shuhang, an heir and outstanding player of the Guangdong Hakka guzheng invited to serve as the concert’s artistic director, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).
In collaboration with the MCHO, Rao will perform several pieces of Hanyue (Guangdong Hakka music), leading the audience to experience the elegance of traditional guzheng music, which has over 1,000 years of history and is known for its rich expressiveness and ethereal timbre.
Also known as Guangdong Hanyue guzheng music, it has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage item since 2019.
In the upcoming concert, MCHO and Rao will perform several pieces of famous traditional Chinese music, such as “Dragon Crossing the River”, “North to the Palace”, “Song of the West Chamber” and “Birds Flying on the Green Lake”.
Hosted by IC, the concert is organised by the MCHO and supported by Bank of China (BOC) Macau Branch. Tickets are priced MOP 120-150 and available via the Macau Ticket Network’s website or by contacting 2855 5555. (Gilbert Humphrey)
Images: IC
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