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Mon 17 Mar 7:30pm at Town Hall
Comprised of traditional Chinese string, wind and percussion instruments, this 85-strong ensemble has gained an outstanding international reputation for its powerful and evocative performances of music both ancient and modern. The Orchestra’s visit forms part of CHINA NOW, a nationwide showcase of the very best of modern China.
The orchestra have chosen a programme to display the national spirit of China with different ethnic flavours from different areas of the country.
They will play pieces of music inspired by aspects of Chinese culture, including traditional feast days and Chinese calligraphy. Two types of Chinese lutes will have solos during the concert, and musicians and world music fans will be intrigued to see these fantastical looking instruments in action.
Having been established over thirty years ago, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is one of the foremost exponents of traditional Chinese music.
“The subtle beginning bordered on impressionism and, bolstered by Yan Huichang’s mellifluous and coherent direction of the 88-member group, the music was cinematic.” Washington Post
“Musical precision and charm just defined the conductor of the orchestra, Yan Huichang” Vancouver Sun
“Yan Huichang, the artistic director and principal conductor, uses a baton. His technique is Western and strong,[â¦] and a group of players stood in aisles of the auditorium, involving us in their individuality.” Los Angeles Times
£10, £15, £20, £25
Yan Huichang Conductor
Wong Chi-ching Pipa
Feng Shaoxian Sanxian and vocals
Wang Ning Festivities
Zhao Jiping Tracing our roots with the Old Pagoda Tree
Sui Lijun Song of the Black Earth
Law Wing-fai A Thousand Brushstrokes
Peng Xiuwen Terracotta Warriors Fantasia
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