澳門威尼斯人任費城交響樂團再度訪華表演的贊助伙伴

享負盛名的美國樂團於四個城市展開巡迴演出

（澳門，2012年5月4日）– 澳門威尼斯人宣佈成為享負盛名的費城交響樂團2012年中國巡演的首席贊助商及澳門社區活動的贊助商，集團很榮幸參與促使是次巡迴演出，令樂團再度於中國表演。費城交響樂團於1973年進行了歷史性首次訪華，成為第一支訪問中國的美國知名音樂表演團體。

威尼斯人澳門股份有限公司娛樂統籌部副總裁林克仁表示：「澳門威尼斯人十分高興及榮幸成為2012費城交響樂團中國巡演的首席贊助商及澳門社區活動的贊助商。我們衷心祝賀樂團於北京、天津、廣州及上海的巡迴演出成功，同時，亦為能夠邀得樂團精選部分成員來澳，於6月4日假威尼斯人劇場舉行演出及參與社區活動讓本地的音樂人才與他們會面交流感到十分雀躍。此類表演的文化價值高且機會難得，更可促進澳門躍升成亞洲娛樂之都的地位。」

費城交響樂團總裁艾莉森‧沃加摩爾指出：「我們感到十分榮幸和高興澳門威尼斯人成為2012費城交響樂團中國巡演的首席贊助商及澳門社區活動的贊助商。澳門威尼斯人與樂團分享同一冀望，我們希望透過音樂渠道能與在演出地點的社區建立直接聯繫。另外我們擁有同一信念，就是音樂具有龐大的力量去改變人生。我們很期待與這個具實力的夥伴合作，攜手把費城交響樂團帶來的音樂喜悅傳播到社區各角落。」

威尼斯人劇場揭幕是澳門威尼斯人及金沙中國有限公司的又一里程碑；集團一直致力開發大型綜合度假村，目標為發展澳門成為世界級的娛樂及文化活動旅遊勝地。金光綜藝館定期上演區內首屈一指及多元化的表演項目，威尼斯人劇場將進一步拓展此方面的領域，為數以百萬計的商務及休閒旅客帶來來自全球及亞洲的優越娛樂表演。是次費城交響樂團的演出以及最近曾於威尼斯人劇場表演的中國國家交響樂團、中國三大男高音及著名小提琴家姚珏就是最佳例子。

在首席指揮夏爾‧迪圖瓦率領下，費城交響樂團享譽全球。樂團擁有112個演出季的悠久歷史，最令人津津樂道是他們擅長以卓越的演奏捕捉觀眾心靈和想像，更因在音樂世界裏創造了眾多“第一”的傳奇歷史而受人景仰，包括樂團1973年的訪華演出，以及是首個交響樂團開創先河經營網上音樂商店。

費城交響樂團簡介

費城交響樂團是當今世界最知名的交響樂團之一，因其卓越的演奏卓越於世，因其能捕捉觀眾心靈和想像的明銳能力而為人稱道，更因在音樂世界裏創造了眾多“第一”的傳奇歷史而受人敬重。

在過去的112個演出季中，費城交響樂團遵從對觀眾的承諾，堅持不懈地展現著一流的藝術成就。這些成就的締造者包括指揮家弗裏茨•謝爾、卡爾•波利希、史托考夫斯基、尤金•奧曼迪、裏卡多•穆蒂、沃爾夫岡•薩瓦利希、克裏斯托夫•艾森巴赫和樂團現任首席指揮夏爾•迪圖瓦。雅尼克-塞岡2010年6月接受了音樂總監的任命，加入該樂團的領導團隊。他將於2012-13演出季接下指揮棒成為費城交響樂團的新任首席指揮。賽岡的才華和卓識已經超越了交響樂，他對歌劇和合唱音樂也頗有造詣。

費城交響樂團不斷地尋找全新的創新方式並保持著與其贊助方的長期合作，獲得了贊助方對樂團在金梅爾表演藝術中心佛瑞森音樂廳的主音樂季表演（每年9月-次年5月）的支持。金梅爾中心由費城交響樂團創建，自2001年起就作為交響樂團的表演音樂廳。樂團旗下的費城音樂學院成立於1957年，不僅成為美國的歷史地標，也是全國歷史最悠久的歌劇院。

從事教育活動是樂團一直以來的重要傳統。如今，樂團舉辦並參與了不少教育和社區活動，其中許多表演都是以免費的公益教育與社區音樂會的形式呈現，旨在讓更多人參與到古典音樂這種藝術形式中來。

費城交響樂團通過音樂會、巡演、常駐表演、展示及唱片的方式將音樂帶給了全世界無數樂迷。除了在費城的常駐表演，樂團還會在專為交響樂而設計的紐約薩拉托加藝術中心進行為期三周的表演，與維爾穀音樂節進行合作。

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The Venetian Macao Sponsors

Preeminent American Symphony Orchestra’s Return to China

World-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra

embarks on four-city residency and tour

( Macao , May 4, 2012) – The Venetian Macao has announced its sponsorship of the distinctive and innovative Philadelphia Orchestra as it launches its 2012 Residency & Tour of China . The integrated resort is serving as Premier Sponsor and Macau Community Outreach Sponsor as the world-renowned orchestra reconnects with its historical roots in China , having had the distinction of being the first American orchestra to perform in the People’s Republic, in 1973.

“The Venetian Macao is pleased to be involved in this historic return of The Philadelphia Orchestra to mainland China , and we are excited to be Premier Sponsor and Macau Community Outreach Sponsor,” said Gus Liem, Vice President of Entertainment, Venetian Macau Limited. “We wish the orchestra success as it begins its residency and tour in Beijing , Tianjin , Guangzhou and Shanghai. With this sponsorship, we will be able to bring a select group of the orchestra’s musicians to give an intimate and exclusive performance at the Venetian Theatre on June 4, along with a special community event giving some of Macao ’s talented musicians a chance to benefit from the interaction with these renowned symphonic performers. The cultural value of such a visit can’t be overstated, and it’s exactly this kind of event that will help elevate Macao ’s status to Asia ’s entertainment hub.”

“We are honoured and grateful to have the generous support of The Venetian Macao as Premier Sponsor and Macao Community Outreach Sponsor of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2012 Residency and Tour of China,” said Orchestra President and CEO Allison Vulgamore.“The Venetian Macao shares our commitment to connecting directly with people in the communities where we perform. Further, we hold a common belief that music has the great power to transform lives. We look forward to joining together with this strong partner to spread the joy of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s music.”

The introduction of the luxury Venetian Theatre in March was a significant milestone for The Venetian Macao and Sands China Ltd. The integrated resort developer has a clear vision of cementing Macao ’s reputation as a must-visit destination for world-class entertainment and cultural events. With a diverse line-up of shows regularly on stage at the region-leading CotaiArena, the Venetian Theatre expands the selection of quality international and Asian entertainment offerings available to Macao’s millions of business and leisure travellers, as demonstrated by the upcoming orchestra visit and recent shows featuring the China National Symphony Orchestra, China’s top three tenors and violinist Jue Yao.

Led by chief conductor Charles Dutoit, The Philadelphia Orchestra remains one of the preeminent orchestras in the world. The symphony orchestra has an extraordinary history of 112 seasons, and is renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for an unrivalled legacy of music-making firsts, including its 1973 China visit and its innovative move to become the first orchestra to create an online store for purchasing music.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra

Renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for an unrivalled legacy of“firsts” in music-making, The Philadelphia Orchestra remains one of the preeminent orchestras in the world.

The Philadelphia Orchestra has cultivated an extraordinary roster of artistic leaders in its 112 seasons, including music directors Fritz Scheel, Karl Pohlig, Leopold Stokowski, Eugene Ormandy, Riccardo Muti, Wolfgang Sawallisch, and Christoph Eschenbach, as well as the Orchestra’s current chief conductor, Charles Dutoit. In the 2012-13 season, Yannick Nézet-Séguin will become the eighth music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Named music director designate in 2010, Nézet-Séguin brings a vision that extends beyond symphonic music and into the vivid world of opera and choral music.

Philadelphia is home and the Orchestra nurtures an important relationship with patrons who support the main season at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The Orchestra also performs for Philadelphia audiences at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Penn’s Landing and other regional venues. The Philadelphia Orchestra Association continues to own the Academy of Music – a National Historic Landmark – as it has since 1957.

The ensemble maintains an important tradition of presenting community educational programs for local audiences. Today the Orchestra executes a myriad of education and civic partnership programs, notably its Neighborhood Concert Series, Sound All Around and Family Concerts, eZseatU and more.

Through concerts, tours, residencies, presentations, and recordings, The Philadelphia Orchestra touches the lives of countless music lovers around the world. The Orchestra annually performs at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center while also enjoying a three-week residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York and a strong partnership with the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.

For more information on The Philadelphia Orchestra, please visit www.philorch.org.