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Macau Daily Times | Edition 3196 | 20 Dec 2018 Travelog: Virgin Galactic tourism Wine: The Great White North Music: Book: Pandemic by Robin Cook Movies: Anna and the Apocalypse Heart to Mouth by LP

rganised by Alliance Française de Macao and supported Oby Macao Foundation, Baroque Music Festival 2018 pre- sented a pentalogy of concerts, fascinating and outstanding in equal measures, at several historic venues across the City of the Name of God. Now in its fourth edition, the festival has become a highlight in the musical calendar of Macau, attracting an increa- sing number of local residents and foreign visitors. X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion

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onsider it an early Christ- mas gift: “Anna and the ust in time for hristmas a zombie holiday musical CApocalypse” is the zombie J C , horror holiday musical you di- dn’t know you needed. (the perfectly cast Mark Ben- Just imagining that first pit- ton), who’s raising her alone, ch meeting is entertainment that she plans to postpone uni- AP PHOTO in itself. “It’s ‘High School versity and travel to Australia. Musical’ meets ‘World War He is NOT amused. Z!’ No no, it’s ‘Glee’ meets Dad’s the janitor at Anna’s ‘Shaun of the Dead!’ Hold on high school, which is run by ... it’s Christmas! OK, ‘Love a misfit headmaster, Savage Actually’ meets ‘The Walking (Paul Kaye, whose sneers be- Dead!’” come nastier by the minute.) Whatever its cinematic antece- The first part of the movie — dents, “Anna,” which boasts an we’ll call it the “High School appealing cast of fresh-faced Musical” section — introduces newcomers and a quirky Sco- us to the typical slate of teen ttish sensibility, is charming, characters and their struggles. often clever, and unexpectedly To name a few, there’s Anna’s moving, too. And who’s to say best friend, John (a highly we’re not ready for a zom- likable Malcom Cumming), bie horror holiday musical? the nice guy who secretly lo- Compared to your average TV ves her; there’s army brat Nick newscast these days, it’s posi- (Ben Wiggins), the conceited tively relaxing. bully who’s dated and dum- The film, directed by John ped her; there’s Steph (Sarah McPhail with catchy origi- Swire, who also choreogra- nal songs by Roddy Hart and phed the musical numbers!), Tommy Reilly, has a sad backs- a brooding aspiring journalist Ella Hunt in a scene from the film “Anna and the Apocalypse” tory. It’s based on a BAFTA- neglected by her wealthy pa- winning short film, “Zombie rents. Everyone’s coping with her. It’s the film’s most enter- re that for a second.) death for our spirited band of one hell of a show.” And so Musical,” by Ryan McHenry, the usual teenage pressures as taining number. The dialogue can be quite teenagers seeking to escape the she does. By the end, you may who died at age 27 of cancer in they seek to define themselves Finally Anna and friend John, funny, as when the teens con- deadly bite and reunite with lo- find yourself wiping away a 2015 just as his project was on and prepare for imminent adul- also dancing away the morning, template the fate of their fa- ved ones, if they’re alive. For few tears. Somehow, this amu- the way to becoming a feature thood. meet up in a playground, where vorite celebrities. Justin Bie- Anna, it’s about finding her singly chaotic mashup of gen- film. (He shares a writing cre- What they don’t expect is, um, they have a head-spinning en- ber’s a zombie, one of them father. Her face streaked with res finds a way to strike a final dit here with Alan McDonald.) a zombie apocalypse. It ha- counter with a zombie dressed exclaims. Ryan Gosling? “Ali- blood, killing zombies with note that’s simple and true. The new film has the undeniab- ppens suddenly one day. Hea- as a snowman. Panicked, they ve, dead, the guy’s still cool,” nothing but an oversized candy le asset of Ella Hunt in the lead ding out of the house, Anna head to the bowling alley whe- another reasons. But the idea cane for a weapon, Anna fights “Anna and the Apocalypse,” role, charismatic and touching puts her headphones in and re they both work. There, alas, that Taylor Swift might be a with the tenacity and fury of a an Orion Pictures release, is as teen heroine Anna. At 18, sings cheerfully of a beautiful they find a lot more zombies. zombie is too much for one: Scottish Katniss Everdeen. rated R by the Motion Picture Anna is ready to graduate high new morning. “What a time to Director McPhail finds inven- “Tay-Tay’s fine!” And yet, this being a musical, Association of America “for school in her small Scottish be alive,” she sings, and dan- tive ways to stage zombie gore, The latter part of the film, and she still finds time to sing. zombie violence and gore, lan- town of Little Haven, and keen ces, oblivious to the murderous including, yep, zombie heads it does get to feel a bit long, Her back up against the wall, guage, and some sexual mate- to experience the world. As we zombie mayhem happening in popping up in the bowling ball becomes a more traditional she sings that if she’s gonna rial.” Running time: begin, she’s informing her dad the suburban streets around dispenser. (We’ll let you pictu- zombie narrative, a fight to the die anyway, “I’ll give them 97 minutes.

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‘Pandemic’ rings warning bell LP, diminutive singer with big about gene-editing technology voice, lays it out

hen there’s a scientific blaming his genealogy for here’s a re- very,” suggests breakthrough, Robin it. His wife, Laurie Montgo- ference to Adele at her pour- AP PHOTO WCook doesn’t just stand up mery, has unexpectedly been Tshape-shifting AP PHOTO it-on best. and cheer. He uses his fertile named the chief medical exa- tucked into the The shape-shif- imagination and writes a no- miner, making her his boss lyrics of “When ting doesn’t end vel about its possible perils. both at home and at work. I’m Over You,” there. Other In his latest medical thriller, Stapleton’s investigation re- the second song cuts call to mind “Pandemic,” Cook dramati- veals that a hospital in New on LP’s new al- everything from zes the scary side of a mira- York performed the woman’s bum, “Heart to the power-an- cle molecule called “CRIS- heart transplant at the request Mouth,” and it them R&B vibe PR/Cas9,” which can easily of the Dover Valley Hospital didn’t get there of Beyonce to be custom-tailored to seek in New Jersey. Dover also by accident. the smoldering out and alter genes in hu- paid all her medical bills. Over the course vibrato of Gra- mans and animals. Realizing that “something of a dozen new ce Slick, the The story begins when a weird is afoot,” Stapleton songs, the di- commanding Je- seemingly healthy young drives out to Dover and recei- minutive singer fferson Airplane woman with a transplanted ves a warm welcome from its works in enough singer. heart boards the subway in owner, Wei Zhao, a Chinese different styles LP, “Heart to Mouth” (BMG/Vagrant) LP really is that New York City but suffers “Pandemic” (Putnam) by Robin billionaire businessman who to draw compa- good. abrupt respiratory distress Cook holds a double Ph.D. in mo- risons to some of the world’s greats — “Heart to Mouth” succeeds because she and dies before she reaches lecular biology and genetics. and yet she doesn’t sound quite like any sings with such uncloaked passion and her destination. Wei, a body-building enthusiast who admires of them. urgency. Her big voice conveys the same Jack Stapleton, a medical examiner who Arnold Schwarzenegger, makes an intriguing It works because LP is an enormous talent. don’t-care-what-you-think confidence appears in 10 of Cook’s previous novels, does villain. The novel also offers an intriguing Her heart-baring vulnerability makes this as the album’s cover photo, in which an autopsy. He suspects that an unknown, flu- look at the subterranean world of medical exa- a rock-solid follow-up to the widely-prai- the singer slouches in an orange chair like virus is responsible for her death. He is du- miners, but “Pandemic” goes far beyond just sed “Lost on You” — and arrives in time against an orange background, wearing ty-bound to identify and stop the virus before it entertainment. to earn best-of consideration for 2018. an orange polyester suit that doesn’t enti- can cause a pandemic and kill millions. By graphically showing what could happen On “Dreamcatcher,” close your eyes and rely cover the sailing ship tattooed across Stapleton welcomes the challenge as a “diver- were CRISPR/Cas9 to fall into the wrong hear Stevie Nicks. On “Girls Go Wild,” the her chest. sion” from his many personal problems. To hands, the author rings a much needed warning playfully bouncing bass lwine echoes early Sure, she may not care what you think. name a few, his daughter has just been diag- bell about gene editing technology. Madonna, but with better singing. And the But she has put it all out there this time. nosed with autism and his mother-in-law is Waka Tsunoda, AP show-stopping heartbreak ballad, “Reco- Scott Stroud, AP 20.12.2018 thu

MUSIC REVIEW Jacky I. F. Cheong, MDT Quintessentially Baroque

vides irrefutable evidence that God exists.

PART I – ONCE FORGOTTEN, NOW RECOLLECTED The story of Baroque is a perpetual one, as told by past and present edi- tions of the Baroque Music Festival. The 2018 edition began with an illu- minating concert at the Macau Mili- tary Club, the same venue where the PART V – PAST, PRESENT AND 2017 edition drew to a memorable FUTURE close with a poignant rendition of As hallmarks of the Baroque era – Stabat Mater, Pergolesi’s (1710-1736) knee breeches, powdered wigs, -tri magnum opus. Aptly named “The cornes and well-placed beauty marks Forgotten Celebrated Composers”, – were ridiculed subsequent to the the opening concert juxtaposed ti- French Revolution, so was Baroque meless masterpieces by household music disregarded during the Ro- names such as Jean-Baptiste Lully mantic era. It was not until the 2nd (1632-1687), Marc-Antoine Charpen- half of the 20th century that it saw a Ella Hunt in a scene from the film “Anna and the Apocalypse” tier (1643-1704) and Johann Sebas- renaissance spearheaded by the rise tian Bach (1685-1750) with equally of historically informed performan- fine works by lesser-known com- ces, period instruments, specialised posers, including Sébastien de Bros- Protestant north as exemplified by breath, although Georg Philipp Te- vitality and suffers worse than the ensembles and elite countertenors. sard (1655-1730), Jean-Marie Leclair Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), Ales- lemann seems to have the least star- organ in recordings, for one simple Baroque music hails from the past, is (1697-1764), Michel Corrette (1707- sandro Marcello (1673-1747), Georg dust today. With brio and gusto, the reason – shockwaves are physical in rude health today and will likely 1795) and Antoine Dauvergne (1713- Friedrich Händel (1685-1759) and Amarillis trio consisting of Héloïse rather than sonic, and hence cannot grow from strength to strength in the 1797). Johann Sebastian Bach. Gaillard (recorder & baroque oboe), be recorded (yet). In short, nothing foreseeable future. With this in mind, The ebbs and flows of musical popu- Performing from the gallery, the cri- Tami Troman (violin) and Brice Sai- could imitate, even remotely, the ex- the last concert of the festival, “Baro- larity can be understood backwards, tically acclaimed French trio -com lly (harpsichord) presented “Handel perience of listening to organ live. que for the Future”, took place at Pla- but hardly predicted forwards. For prising Héloïse Gaillard (recorder & and Telemann – Virtuosic Voyage” at The penultimate concert of the- fes ce Vendôme at The Parisian Macao. much of his life, Johann Sebastian baroque oboe), Tami Troman (violin) the 19th century Mandarin’s House, tival was an absolute tour de force, Compositions by Giulio Cacci- Bach remained a small town figure, and Pierre Cambourian (organ) con- transforming the venue into a mel- total coup de maître by decorated or- ni (1551-1618), Giovanni Gabrieli unbeknownst to the wider world; in jured up an intimate atmosphere by ting pot of distinct cultures from va- ganist Pierre Cambourian. This is one (1557-1612), Claudio Monteverdi Britain during the 60s and 70s, Wol- filling the entire space with melodic rious eras. contemporary master who has pro- (1567-1643), Samuel Scheidt (1587- fgang Amadeus Mozart’s (1756-1791) warmth. Conspicuously absent was Combining elegance with entertain- duced numerous documentaries and 1654), Jean-Baptiste Lully, Arcangelo music was considered ambient and any hint of ostentatiousness or super- ment, the chamber music pieces were recordings, in addition to playing the Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) easy listening. The passage of time fluousness, just three instruments at succinct and tasteful, at times so mi- organ in a televised Pontifical Mass at and Johann Sebastian Bach were in- did help separate weed from wheat, any given time, with the organ being nimalist that they resembled a pristi- Place des Invalides during Benedict terpreted by Future of Baroque Brass but some of the latter was inadver- caressed with utmost tenderness. ne stream of flowing water, a recur- XVI’s papal visit in September 2008. Ensemble, led by professional musi- tently discarded in the process. Dis- Sitting in a seminary church in the rent motif in Chinese ink wash pain- “Baroque Organ Recital” at St. Jose- cians. The programme began with playing a carefully and purposefully first Roman Catholic Diocese in the tings, not without a certain Taoist ph’s Seminary and Church was the late Renaissance / proto-Baroque selected programme, the opening Far East, one could not help glancing overtone. More instruments would purists’ dream come true, presenting pieces by Italian Catholics headed by concert effectively set the tone for the at the ornate interior, which would render the performance less ethereal, some of the finest organ composi- Claudio Monteverdi, and ended with entire festival, with discovery and have been condemned by the purita- and yet fewer would not be possible. tions by Dieterich Buxtehude (1637- the zenith of Baroque works by the enlightenment at its heart, delivered nical Martin Luther (1483-1546), yet It was the ultimate reverse Chinoise- 1707) and Johann Sebastian Bach. German Protestant in Johann Sebas- by a string quartet comprising senior there was nothing out of place when rie experience, or perhaps Europerie If well executed, music played by tian Bach. members of Macao Orchestra: Melo- Protestant music was played in a Ca- at the photogenic residence of a pro- any instrument can be intellectual The one-upmanship of history is as dy Wang (violin), Vít Polášek (violin), tholic church. The wars of religions, minent scholar-official; in an instant, and spiritual, but none physically enthralling as any operatic plot. As Xiao Fan (viola) and Lu Yan (cello). it appears, now exist only in the form the harpsichord seemed like the long- attacks and shocks the audience as Protestant Reformation was initiated of imaginary battles pitting German -lost brother of guqin (plucked seven- the organ does. Its complexity and by Martin Luther in the fateful year organ schools against their Italian string Chinese musical instrument of versatility rival if not surpass those of 1517, Catholic Counter-Reforma- counterparts. the zither family), as both are prized of an entire orchestra’s, all the while tion began following the Council of for their intellectuality and spiritua- manifesting absolute authority and Trent (1545-1563), which resolved lity. It was a delightful afternoon of majesty. Playing with all four limbs that art should be able to communi- cultural immersion by all accounts, incessantly, the organist was barely cate religious ideas in a direct and eliciting genuine smiles and subcons- visible from the audience; he became emotional manner, hence the birth cious nods from the audience. a vicar of God, at least temporarily. of Baroque music. The pole position In a more modern sense, he was akin of Italian baroque music was soon to a pilot in an Airbus A380 cockpit, fiercely contested by German Protes- PART II – PROTESTANT NORTH sitting in front of a mind-boggling set tants, who nurtured not only a litany VERSUS CATHOLIC SOUTH of control panels, taking his passen- of composers and instrumentalists, Arguably the most exquisite chur- gers on a musical journey. but also the predecessors of some of ch in Macao, St. Joseph’s Seminary PART III – REVERSE Johann Sebastian Bach’s organ com- the oldest orchestras still in existence and Church is a well-hidden gem, so CHINOISERIE OR EUROPERIE? positions are not tempestuous Italian today. much so that even local residents cou- Unlike Georg Friedrich Händel, a ce- fireworks, but Gothic architecture set Alongside William Bascaule, Direc- ld lose their bearings in finding the lebrity in Georgian London who led in melodies rather than stone. Their tor of Alliance Française de Macao, Spanish Steps-like entrance. The -se a comfortable life, Johann Sebastian intricacy is limitless, like a kaleidos- David Rouault and Sa Ng have spent minary and church were established Bach gained reputation only posthu- PART IV – DEO OPTIMO cope wherein multiple elements lead countless hours organising the fes- in 1728 and 1758 respectively, indeed mously. Meanwhile, a self-taught MAXIMO to an infinite number of inch-perfect tival in their respective capacities as at the height of the Baroque era, and composer and multi-instrumentalist, As a performance art, music is no patterns reminiscent of Islamic geo- Artistic Director and Cultural Affairs remain the only one in Macao to be Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) doubt best appreciated live, but sin- metry. Centuries before the emergen- Manager; they have also given talks installed with a Baroque organ. The was well-known in his day, and ea- ce attending live performances every ce of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), before, during and after each con- second concert, “Händel and Bach sily one of the most prolific compo- day is out of the question, digital con- apparently Johann Sebastian Bach cert. When an opportunity arose – as – An Italian Inspiration”, compared sers of all time. The three German cert halls, CD recordings and Youtu- has already conceived the precursor it did at the last concert – for them and contrasted the divergent styles masters were contemporaries, knew be clips, for all their imperfections, to the notion of Gesamtkunstwerk, at to showcase what they do best, the and mutual influences of organ com- one another personally, and their are serviceable substitutes. Having least within an ecclesiastical setting. two did not hesitate to brandish their positions from the Catholic south and works were often mentioned in one said that, no instrument loses more For many a Christian, his music pro- brass weapons onstage. X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Great White North

The second largest country in the world by total area ce (VQA), Canada’s idiosyncratic regulatory and (land and sea areas combined), Canada seems signi- appellation system, appears to combine elements of ficantly larger than China and the US on the standard both. To obtain VQA designation, wineries and their world map due to Mercator projection, but the actual produce must undergo testing by regulating bodies, difference is indeed negligible. Contrary to popular whereas sub-appellations are allowed, enabling perception, not all of Canada is Arctic; its souther- highly specific terroirs to be highlighted. All in all, nmost regions are in fact latitudinally on a par with Canada produces more whites than reds, at a ratio Bordeaux, along the 44th parallel north. of 6:4. Canada’s history of wine dates back at least 200 Renowned for its namesake waterfalls, Niagara years, when European settlers attempted but failed Peninsula (ON) is Canada’s largest appellation and to establish a vitis vinifera heaven at the first time the world’s largest icewine production area. Thanks asking, subsequently turning to the indigenous vitis to its proximity to Lake Huran to northwest, Lake labrusca and vitis riparia, which coped with the local Ontario to northeast NE and Lake Erie to southwest, climate better, but whose “foxy” taste remained the climatic conditions in Niagara Peninsula are as challenging to many. Pending conclusive archaeo- such that the summer is warm enough for red varie- logical finds, the Great White North might be the ties to fully ripen, whereas winter is cold enough to oldest wine-producing region in the New World. produce icewine almost every year. In short, extreme Back in the late 10th century, Norsemen led by continental climate is balanced by the lake effect. Leif Erikson, son of Erik Thorvaldsson “The Red”, Sparkling wine is not a French monopoly, neither Inniskillin Niagara Inniskillin Niagara Inniskillin Niagara colonised L’Anse aux Meadows at the northern tip is icewine a German prerogative. Owing to climate Peninsula VQA Peninsula VQA Vidal Peninsula VQA of Newfoundland. There was such an abundance change, Germany is producing more full-bodied Riesling Icewine Reserve Icewine Reserve 2015 Cabernet Franc Icewine of vitis labrusca and vitis riparia that the area was wines than ever, while Eiswein is becoming increa- 2015 Reserve 2015 A French hybrid variety, Vidal is a named Vinland. singly rare. Canada appears to have even stricter Brilliant citrine with crossing of Ugni Blanc (a.k.a. Trebbiano) Translucent Venetian red British Columbia (BC) and Ontario (ON) combined regulations than Germany when it comes to icewine scintillating golden reflex, the and Rayon d’Or (a.k.a. Seibel 4986), with flickering rosso corsa constitute more than 90% of the country’s total wine / Eiswein: grapes frozen on the vines must be har- exuberant nose presents jujube, the latter being a crossing of Aramon du reflex, the subtle nose reveals production, followed by the rising stars in Québec vested at below -8°C (as opposed to Germany’s apricot, dried fig, marzipan Gard – itself a crossing of vitis rupestris cranberry, dates, candied (QC) and Nova Scotia (NS). French and German -7°C), whereas sugar level must reach at least and elderflower. Anchored by and vitis aestivalis – and another hybrid hawthorn, Lady Grey and hybrid varieties such as Baco Noir, Ehrenfelser, 153.5°Oe (as opposed to Germany’s 110-125°Oe, animated acidity and fresh variety. Saturated golden with gleaming geranium. Supported by juicy Maréchal Foch, Optima and Seybal Blanc and Vidal depending on regions). aureolin reflex, the perfumed nose minerality, the vibrant palate acidity and sweet tannins, Blanc used to be the mainstay, but “traditional” furnishes nectarine, golden radiates guava, cantaloupe, pineapple, the chiselled palate unveils varieties such as Riesling, Cabernet Franc and even To be continued one day… raisin, sweet ginger, marzipan Oxford marmalade and jasmine. Braced redcurrant, Chinese bayberry, and osmanthus. Fully-sweet by generous acidity and clean minerality, morello cherry, rhubarb pie Syrah are reaching new heights. and medium-full bodied at exotic palate oozes sugar apples, yellow and rose. Full sweet and Although not as intricate – or Byzantine – as those Special thanks to Ms. Rachel Cheong for supplying 9.5%, the high-spirited entry pitaya, jackfruit, lemon curd and daffodil. medium-full bodied at 9.5%, of France’s and Germany’s, Vintners Quality Allian- the tasting samples. continues through an intricate Fully sweet and full-bodied at 95%, the tutti-frutti entry evolves into a frisky nose persists through a tropical mid- mid-palate, leading to a melodious mid-palate, leading Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his formative years in Britain, lingering finish. palate, leading to a moreish finish. to a tea-like finish. France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, classical music, and politics in several languages

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VIRGIN GALACTIC TOURISM ROCKET SHIP REACHES SPACE IN TEST

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TODAY (DEC 20) Annual Concert by CCM Children’s Choir

The Macau Cultural Centre Children’s Choir SATURDAY (DEC 22) returns to the stage for another Annual Narrow MONDAY (DEC 24) Concert, this time under the theme “Dreams”. Christmas Eve Celebration After a season of weekly choral practices, Without flinching, we will follow a hilarious performances at exhibition openings, and other couple’s quest for domestic bliss that will turn In order to create a festive atmosphere for artistic endeavours, the choir shows what it has slightly bitterer than we would expect. Sharing Christmas, this four-hour celebration includes learned along the way. The programme ranges a miniscule house, the two protagonists contort mixed choirs of adults and young people, live from Christmas classics to popular songs, with their lanky frames to fit the flat’s interior. As band performances, dancing, dramas and some of the music sets featuring drama and flowers are exchanged, chocolates are shared games. The event aims to create harmony in the choreography. The performance lasts for about 60 and embraces become unavoidable, they seem community and demonstrate to the public the minutes. to be made for each other. Staged by the Belgian meaning of Christmas. Around 100,000 visits have theatre Laika, this wordless play is one of the been made to the annual event since the first Time: 3pm numerous examples of theatre for the senses the edition was held. Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre troupe has been creating since 199. Laughing Admission: Free admission, with tickets along with all other families, amused with the Time: 8pm-12pm distributed in advance at the Macau Cultural intimate simplicity of Narrow’s clever setting, in Venue: Largo da Companhia de Jesus Centre’s Box Office and Macau Ticketing outlets; the end, we too will be wishing to stay, just a tiny Organizer: Macau Christian Churches and limit of two tickets per person bit longer. Organizations Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 Time: 3pm (December 22) www.ccm.gov.mo 3pm & 7:30pm (December 23) 11am (December 24) Venue: Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre Admission: MOP180 Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com

TOMORROW (DEC 21) 7th Macau Jazz Week

This year’s edition of the Macau Jazz Week SUNDAY (DEC 23) begins with a concert by the Jeremy Monteiro Surface Revealed – Drone Photography by TUESDAY (DEC 25) Generations Band, with a special guest, vocalist Chan Hin Io The Infinity Louis Yan Magic World Tour Louis Soliano, known as the “Godfather of Macau 2018 Singapore Jazz”. The music continues with Macau freelance photographer Chan Hin Io is the Macau Anglican College Big Band joining presenting his first solo exhibition at Taipa Village Hong Kong magician Louis Yan is bringing his first other student groups for a concert with the Art Space. He renders a very unique view of the commercial show to Macau this Christmas. This recently-created Macau Jazz Orchestra. Next city by utilising drone photography, a relatively new production was created in 2017. Louis Yan up is a jazz trio led by Rich Huang. Members of new and emerging art form, which reveals to the is only the second Chinese magician to perform Macau Jazz Promotion Association and affiliated naked eye what architects and urban planners in Las Vegas. In 2014 the Hong Kong artist held students then link up for a tribute concert to Tony envision on computer or on paper. These aerial his original Magic World Tour which had stops Abelardo, an early promotor of jazz in Macau. shots are intentionally composed to capture in Toronto, Canada; Sydney and Melbourne, The party ends with a Big Jazz Jam in which local orthographic projections - i.e., two-dimensional Australia; and Los Angeles in the United States. musicians are joined by guests, including Hong images of three-dimensional objects - in terms Louis Yan holds the Guinness World Record for Kong act Jazz Roaster. of images of the earth’s surface. In doing so, “The Largest Magic Lesson”, after breaking the the visual compositions offer a new take on an record previously held by famous U.S. magician Tony Abelardo Tribute Concert (Dec. 21) otherwise familiar urban setting. David Copperfield. Time: 8pm Venue: Dom Pedro V Theatre Time: 12pm-8pm (closed on Tuesdays) Time: 3pm Until: February 8, 2019 Venue: Broadway Theatre, Broadway Macau Finale Concert - Big Jazz Jam (Dec. 22) Venue: Taipa Village Art Space Admission: From MOP280, MOP480, MOP680, Time: 4pm Admission: Free MOP880 Venue: Casa Garden Enquiries: (853) 2857 6118 Organizer: Broadway Macau Admission: Free Organizer: Taipa Village Cultural Association Enquiries: (853) 8883 3383 Organizer: Macau Jazz Promotion Association taipavillagemacau.org.mo www.broadway.com.mo 20.12.2018 thu

WEDNESDAY (DEC 26) Assemblage of Treasures – Exhibition of the Macau Museum Collection for Celebration of the 20th Anniversary

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Macau Museum brought together over 80 items or sets of objects with cultural and artistic value selected from its collections. The exhibition is divided into six sections: “Lingnan Paintings”, “European Traveller’s Paintings”, “Style and Life”, “The Multicultural Macau”, “Exhibition Overview” and “Education Space”. Macau’s inheritance in terms of Chinese cultural traditions can be found in both Chinese and Western paintings, in household appliances, and personal bequests of prominent locals, including Gao Jianfu, George Chinnery and Auguste Borget, who chose to live in Macau due to its unique environment and respectively built a special bond with the city.

Time: 10am-6pm (ticket booth closes at 5:30pm; closed on Mondays) Until: February 24, 2019 Venue: Macau Museum Admission: MOP15 (free admission on Tuesdays and on the 15th of every month) Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 Organizer: Macau Museum www.macaumuseum.gov.mo

THURSDAY (DEC 27) Keith Haring Maze Macau

Macau welcomes the first Keith Haring-themed maze in the world, showcasing a selection of pop- art images based on the artist’s message of love and peace. The event includes interactive games, sculptural renditions of Keith Haring artworks and special-edition Macau event souvenirs. The idea of a maze was conceived by local Macau-based designers, working along with Artestar, a New York-based licensing agency representing The Keith Haring Studio and many other prominent artists.

Time: 1pm-9pm (last entry at 8:30pm) Until: December 31, 2018 Venue: Hall F, Cotai Expo, Venetian Macao Admission: MOP150 Organizers: Chessman, Sun Entertainment Concert, Macau Design Centre and Carrier Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 Entertainment Agency Limited Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com 20.12.2018 thu

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