Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd recently hosted a concert and youth engagement programme featuring young Anglo-Chinese violinist Leia Zhu. The firm said the initiative was part of its efforts to support cultural development in Macau.
The 19-year-old violinist made her Macau debut on June 13 in a performance with the Macao Orchestra at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. The concert was presented by Melco Resorts.
That event was followed by a “Meet the Musicians” session, hosted by the company at its Studio City resort in Cotai. The initiative, according to a recent press release, was aimed at fostering local youth talent and providing aspiring musicians and community members with an opportunity to interact directly with Ms Zhu and Macao Orchestra music director and principal conductor Lio Kuokman.
Melco Resorts said approximately 120 people attended the session, including music students, community representatives and participants in the company’s parent-child volunteer programme. Invitations were extended through several local organisations, including the School of Music of Macao Conservatory, Academia de Música São Pio X, Sheng Kung Hui Astor Shore and the Macau Autism Association.
During the event, Ms Zhu shared her experiences of performing internationally and discussed the discipline required to build a professional music career. The young violinist, who won the Young Talent of the Year honour at Germany’s Opus Klassik Awards in 2025, has performed in more than 20 countries since beginning her musical career at the age of four, according to the company’s announcement.
Clarence Chung Yuk Man, a Melco Resorts board director, said the collaboration with the Macao Orchestra reflected the company’s commitment to bringing high-quality performing arts experiences to Macau while helping to cultivate local talent.
“We aim to inspire the next generation of local musicians and further enhance Macau’s status as a global hub for arts and culture,” he stated.
