The legendary Spanish tenor joined three rising stars to deliver a show-stopping performance at Galaxy International Convention Center
MACAU SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire - 22 October 2024 - The much-anticipated "Galaxy Opera Gala with Plácido Domingo and Guests" took place on Sunday October 20 at the stunning Galaxy International Convention Center in Macau, drawing a diverse crowd of music lovers and cultural enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of sublime entertainment. Marking its first world-class opera gala, Galaxy Macau™ welcomed the legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo alongside three rising stars from China and Italy, as well as the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, to create a captivating cross-cultural musical experience. The performance reached a delightfully unexpected climax when world-renowned Chinese tenor from Hong Kong Warren Mok, BBS, MH surprised the audience with a guest appearance, the four soloists joining on stage for a memorable finale.
Domingo showcased his incredible talent throughout the gala, performing several classic opera pieces. His powerful voice resonated beautifully, conveying the emotions of each piece and captivating everyone present.
Domingo’s engaging interactions with his fellow performers further enhanced the joyful atmosphere of the evening, while the compelling performances by Italian conductor Beatrice Venezi(first from the right), Italy-based Chinese soprano Bingbing Wang(first from the left), and Italian-German mezzo-soprano Anna-Doris Capitelli(second from the right) left the audience spellbound.
The Galaxy International Convention Center was filled to capacity, with eager attendees anticipating this rare operatic feast, and the evening began with the Shenzhen Symphony
Orchestra performing the overture to Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." As Domingo stepped gracefully onto the stage, the audience erupted into enthusiastic applause and cheers, providing a fitting welcome for one of opera's most legendary figures. Domingo then showcased his incredible talent throughout the gala, performing five classic opera pieces, including "Andrea Chénier," "Macbeth," "The Merry Widow," "The Sparrow Hawks," and "The Wild Cat" His powerful voice resonated beautifully, conveying the emotions of each piece and captivating everyone present. After the program concluded, the resounding applause and cheers continued, prompting Domingo to return for an encore, during which he performed five more of the best-loved pieces from his extensive repertoire, including No puede ser from "La tabernera del Puerto", Amor, vida de mi vida from "La maravilla", and Libiamo from "La Traviata", together with other famous art songs: Non ti scordar di me by E.De Curtis, and Granada by Agustín Lara.
Domingo's engaging interactions with his fellow performers further enhanced the joyful atmosphere of the evening, while the compelling performances by Italian conductor Beatrice Venezi, Italy based Chinese soprano Bingbing Wang, and Italian-German mezzo-soprano Anna-Doris Capitelli left the audience spellbound. Each aria concluded with rapturous applause, and the audience's enthusiastic reactions drove the performers on to even greater heights. As the night ended, the audience erupted into heartfelt applause, paying tribute to a majestic performance by the iconic 83-year-old artist.
Residing in Italy, Bingbing Wang is the first Chinese to have graduated with a Master’s degree from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan. She was awarded as one of the top ten sopranos in China by CCTV. Her performances of arias from “Turandot” and “Judith” left a profound impression on the audience with her expressive artistry.
Italian-German mezzo-soprano Anna-Doris Capitelli was an award-winning mezzo-soprano all over the world. She performed classic arias from “Carmen” and “The Daughters of the Zebedeo”, and her warm, rich voice earned thunderous applause from the audience.
The interaction with the audience, the venue's presentation, the atmosphere, and the other performers on stage impressed Domingo so much, that he expressed would like to return to Macau for another performance soon. Attendees were also effusive in their praise, waxing lyrical about the power and beauty of the music, and the opportunity to see world-class opera up close.
As the night ended, the audience erupted into heartfelt applause, prompting artists and orchestra to return for an encore, during which they totally performed six more of the best-loved opera favourites and famous art songs.
The success of this event not only showcases Macau's cultural and tourism appeal, reinforcing its status as a "City of Performing Arts," but also underlines Galaxy International Convention Center's status as the city's premier large-scale venue. Galaxy Macau is committed to bringing more high-caliber cultural performances to the city in the future, offering local audiences and visitors from around the globe the opportunity to savor exceptional cultural experiences in spectacular surroundings.
The much-anticipated “Galaxy Opera Gala with Plácido Domingo and Guests” took place on Sunday October 20 at the stunning Galaxy International Convention Center in Macau, drawing a diverse crowd of music lovers and cultural enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of sublime entertainment.
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