November 2017 – Goodbye Mr Loser

17 Nov 2017 Melbourne Regent Theatre In a true spirit of innovation and diversification, Castiglione Arts and Culture brought a Chinese comedy production to Australia for the first time in collaboration with PR Asia. Goodbye Mr Loser is the latest show created by Beijing based theatre company Mahua FunAge. Mahua FunAge prides itself for being a leader in turning wisdom and happiness into a stage play. Goodbye Mr Loser was the original play that was later made into a blockbuster…...
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November 2017 – Melody of The Night: Shi Jin Piano Concert

21-23 Nov 2017 Melbourne Recital Centre The Concourse Sydney Chatswood   Shi Jin, also known affectionately by fans as ‘the national pianist’, is a Chinese pianist and composer. He is one of the most popular pianist in China who combines melodious Chinese compositions with inspiration and emotion. Shi Jin has gained more than 200 million hits on XiaMi music, the most popular music platform in China. Shi has toured to over 22 cities across China and played over 55 sold-out performances.…...
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May 2017 – Autumn Rain: Yiruma Encore Recital

14-18 May 2017 Auckland ASB Theatre Sydney Opera House Brisbane QPAC   After renowned South Korean pianist and composer Yiruma’s successful debut Australian performance in 2016 with Castiglione, he has returned to our corner of the world once again to enchant us all with his mesmerising melodies. 2017’s Autumn Rain encore concert has been a great time to enjoy Yiruma’s most beloved compositions which were used to underscore many of our favourite moments in Korean dramas. Even those who aren’t…...
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February 2017 – East Meets West: Chinese New Year Concert

4 Feb 2017 Melbourne Art Centre On the special occasion of 2017 Chinese New Year, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra awarded its listeners with a true cross cultural new year concert named East Meets West: Chinese New Year Concert featuring Oscar winning conductor Tan Dun and Chinese superstar vocalist Tan Weiwei. Tan Weiwei performed the world premiere of Song Lines of China, a collaborative work composed with Tan Dun. East Meets West: Chinese New Year Concert also saw maestro Tan Dun return…...
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August 2016 – Nostalgia: Lu Siqing Violin Concert

16 - 17 Aug 2016 Melbourne Recital Centre In August 2016, Castiglione hosted the most celebrated Chinese violinist Lu Siqing at his Melbourne live concert ‘Nostalgia’, tailored for overseas Chinese. Lu collaborated with Melbourne's local young pianist Stefan Cassomenous in these two sold out concerts. Lu comforted audiences’ nostalgia for their hometowns across the sea with his superb violin skills. The performance, which proved to be a significant event in Australia Chinese arts calendar, strengthened the bond within and beyond…...
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July 2016 – Kiss the Rain: Yiruma Australian Debut

26-31 July 2016 Adelaide Festival Theatre Melbourne Convention and Event Centre Plenary Sydney Opera House   In 2016, Castiglione Arts & Culture hosted internationally renowned South Korean pianist and composer Yiruma for his debut Australia Tour. Yiruma performed 3 sold out piano concerts in three major culture precinct in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, attracting more than 8000 audiences in total. Yiruma wants his music to ‘heal, inspire, and remind the audience of love and hope’. In all three concerts, he…...
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MAKSIM MRVICA

Maksim is the biggest selling crossover pianist in the world. His albums have sold over 4 million copies in 57 countries worldwide, reaching gold and platinum sales in many countries. ‘The Piano Player’ which released in 2003 was a huge success in Asia, where it achieved Gold status in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China, Platinum in Taiwan and Croatia and Double Platinum in Hong Kong. His most popular performance includes Croatian Rhapsody, Exodus, Hall of the Mountain King and Still…...
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LISA ONO

Lisa ono is a singer, violinist, acoustic guitarist and songwriter. Her albums have been released internationally. Having lived in Brazil till she was ten, she immersed herself in the Brazilian music scene. After Moving back to Japan, Lisa began to perform Brazilian repertory in the Saci Pererê nightclub, especially samba and bossa nova. She also founded the label Nanã, which promotes Brazilian music in Japan. Her most popular songs are La Vie En Rose, Pretty World, Jambalaya and Moon River....
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PETER BENCE

Peter Bence is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist, recording artist, composer and producer who holds the Guinness World Record of the “fastest piano player” on the planet. He has taken the Internet by storm with his piano arrangements of Michael Jackson, Queen and Sia winning over 200 million video hits on YouTube and a huge following on Facebook over the past 2 years. His famous adaptations include Despacito, Black or White (Original: Michael Jackson), Cheap Thrills (Original: Sia) and Attention…...
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SHIJIN

Shi Jin is one of the most popular pianists in China. He combines melodious Chinese compositions with inspiration and emotion. In 2010, his composition Melody of the Night IV was included in groundbreaking Chinese film If You Are the One created by award winning director Feng Xiaogang. Since 2006, Shi Jin has composed more than 50 piano songs and gained 200 million views on XiaMi music, the most popular Chinese online music platform....
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