Moon Chun Memorial College Music & Arts Appreciation Series:
Rui Massena Ensemble III
Rui Massena Ensemble III made its début in Macao, June 8 in a concert organised jointly with the Portuguese Consulate-General of Macau and Hong Kong. Pianist and composer of the album Solo 2016, and III 2018, was an adjudicator on Portugal has Talent programme. On release of his second album of original music "Ensemble", he reached number 1 in the national sales charts in Portugal. The composer considers "Solo" as a “spiritual retreat" necessary in maintaining his artistic equilibrium, which surprisingly launched him into a solo career, ensuring the strength of his name. His music conveys values both of tranquility and emotive expression, and is recognised in over 60 countries. It was recently chosen by publisher Deutsche Grammophon.
“It's been awhile that I have attended a music recital. It was a relaxing and recharging evening. I could not understand a word the pianist said as he is speaking in Portuguese, but when he plays, the music speaks for itself. And to my surprise, it’s the first time that I witnessed a piano performance that is performed by plucking and pressing the strings. And the sound drove me crazy! It made me fall in love with music again.” – June Chong
“I am very honoured and pleased to attend the Rui Massena Music Recital. The music, which was just like a beautiful river that flew into my heart, was wonderfully performed and perfectly coordinated with the accompanying videos. The last two pieces involved interactions with the audience and made the concert even more relaxing and impressive.” – Ariel Xiao |