Celine Dion Hits Macau on “Taking Chances World” Tour

Written on February 1, 2008 by Macau

One of the most recognized international talents, Celine Dion, will perform at the Venetian Arena on March 15.

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After completing a four-year nightly performance in a five-star theatrical show at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas in December last year, Celine launches her “Taking Chances World Tour” this month, hitting South Africa, Japan, Macau, Korea, Australia, Shanghai, Beijing, Europe, Canada and USA.

“Celine Dion is truly a legendary vocal artist in pop music history and the Venetian Macao is proud to bring her to Macau where her remarkable talents can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. I have no doubt that the people of Macau will share in the excitement of having this international super star perform her world-class act in our city. Stars of this caliber are rare but we aim to bring more and more of these top class performers to Macau,” said Mark Brown, president of Sands Macao and The Venetian Macao-Resort Hotel.

Her major international breakthrough was achieved with her song “Beauty and the Beast” in 1992, for which she was recognized with an Academy Award (Oscar) for best original song, and this was soon followed with Grammy Awards in the USA and World Music Awards in Europe. Another song with which Celine is closely associated is the unforgettable “My Heart Will Go On”, which has also brought her numerous awards and which smashed many records in the history of the music industry.

Celine performed at Hong Kong Kai Tak in 1999 and this tour in Macao marks her return to China after nine years.