Month: March 2018

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…...

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.…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...