In October, the Macao Orchestra travels to Hong Kong to perform in the world premiere of The Butterfly Lovers by the Hong Kong Ballet. Created by the company’s Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song Wei Ricky, this full-length performance features a sweeping original score by acclaimed Chinese composer Tian Mi who references the classic Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto. Macao audience can enjoy this production in their own city a month later, delighting in not only music and dance, but also stunning sets and costumes by Oscar-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Septime Webre’s ballet The Great Gatsby). Come relive the love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, from best school friends to lovers for life. Be moved by this tale of romance and sacrifice.
09.11.2024 Sat 20:00 Grand Auditorium
10.11.2024 Sun 14:30 Grand Auditorium
Ticket: $400, $300, $250, $180
Concept, Choreography：Hu Song Wei Ricky
Libretto, Associate Choreographer：Mai Jingwen
Music：Tian Mi
（Inspired by HeZhanhao and Chen Gang’s “The Butterfly Lovers” Violin Concerto）
Set & Costume Design： Tim Yip
Design Supervisor：Jin Yau
Associate Costume Designer：Mandy Tam
Set Design Assistants：Matthieu Chu Siu Ming、Katie Chow Tsz Wing
Video Design：William Kwok、Yicai Wang
Lighting Design： Yeung Tsz Yan
Conductor： Lio Kuokman
Collaboration：Hong Kong Ballet
Artistic Director：Septime Webre
Co-organised by: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM, Sands China Ltd., SJM Resorts, S.A., and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A.
Approximately 2 hours, including one interval
The organizer reserves the right to alter the programme and/ or the cast of performers.
