November 6, 2012 – The world-renowned San Francisco Symphony will make its 2012 Asia Tour debut in Macau on Wednesday to offer Macau’s citizens an exceptional orchestra experience. As the sponsor of this prestigious performance, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) specially arranged a welcome reception for the San Francisco Symphony on Tuesday night and invited guests from around the town to meet with the musicians from the Symphony including its Music Director Mr. Michael Tilson Thomas and the acclaimed pianist Ms. Yuja Wang.

The welcome reception held at Oasis of Galaxy Macau™ was officiated by honorable guests including GEG management, representative from Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau and other socialites such as Mr. Warren Mok, Artistic Director of Macau International Music Festival. Not only have the participants enjoyed a fulfilling evening with good company and beautiful surroundings, but the event has also created an opportunity for the guests to exchange musical insights with the musical talents. Special gifts such as autographed CDs were presented to the honorable guests by Mr. Brent Assink, Executive Director of San Francisco Symphony, making this a truly memorable gathering for both the guests and the musicians.

On behalf of GEG, Mr. John Au, Director of Business Development, extended his warm welcome to the musicians and the invited guests at the reception. He said, “GEG is very honored to be sponsoring the Macau debut of San Francisco Symphony. The Symphony sets the highest level of excellence in musical performance around the globe. I believe its performance in Macau will offer a platform for music-lovers and audiences to experience a new standard of performing art,” he added. He also gave his best wishes to the Symphony on its Macau debut, as well as the performances coming up in its Asia Tour.

Mr. Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of San Francisco Symphony, thanked GEG for organizing this special reception. With gratitude towards GEG’s support on the Symphony’s Macau debut, he hoped that the upcoming performance would create a memorable orchestra experience for the Macau audience.

Founded in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony is regarded as one of the most prestigious orchestras in the world; it enjoys a reputation as an adventurous and inspiring symphony orchestra, particularly under the leadership of Music Director Mr. Michael Tilson Thomas, who has successfully introduced classical music to a much wider audience. With GEG as its sponsor, the Symphony will perform at Macau Cultural Centre on Wednesday night as the closing concert of Macau International Music Festival, bringing a world-class orchestra performance to the citizens and visitors of the city.