Giacomo Puccini

5 must-see performances for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-14

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5 must-see performances for arts fans in Hong Kong this weekend, October 11-14

Hong Kong’s culture scene is abuzz with activities in the lead-up to the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo – an international showcase of the city’s status as a cultural hub – that runs from October 14 to 18. Here are some of the highlights of an arts-filled weekend. 1. Opera Hong Kong: Turandot To commemorate … Read more

Mariinsky Theatre’s Tosca in Macau was one of the best you will ever see

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Mariinsky Theatre’s Tosca in Macau was one of the best you will ever see

The 36th Macao International Music Festival celebrated the centenary of the death of Giacomo Puccini in style with a magnificent production of Tosca by St Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre, conducted by Valery Gergiev. Musically and dramatically, it was a triumph from start to finish and drew a tremendous response from the audience. The immaculate ensemble cast … Read more