New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

Shanghai Chinese Orchestra

5/8 (MON) 8pm

Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall

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6/8 (TUE) 8pm

Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall

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Phoenixes and Bees Dance out New Tunes, as Rhythm Flows in Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon

Founded in 1952, Shanghai Chinese Orchestra is the first large-scale modern Chinese orchestra in China. Through this compilation, the Orchestra attempts to present the beauty of Chinese music through the blending of traditional and modern styles. New Oriental Chinese Music Scene includes Landscape Around the Lake inspired by the scenery of Jiangnan, Tan Dun’ s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the profound artistic realm in Spirit of Chinese Calligraphy, the depiction of the contention in CHU-HAN War, the contemporary fusion showcasing the diverse charm of suona in Phoenix Dance, and the newly arranged classic melody Flying Bees.

Conductor: Tang Muhai

Extension activities

5/8 (MON) 10am, 11am, 12nn

Masterclasses (Pipa, Suona, Percussion)

Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Free Admission. Online registration is required. In Putonghua

Details

5/8 (MON) 6:45pm

Meet-the-Artist Session

Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall Admission free on a first come, first served basis. In Putonghua

6/8 (TUE) 7pm

Pre-concert Talk: Shanghai Chinese Orchestra – About “He Wuqi”

Cultural Activities Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Admission free on a first come, first served basis. In Cantonese

Other information

The performance will run for about 1 hour 45 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.

Shanghai Culture Week event

Shanghai Culture Week is co-presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Center for China Shanghai International Arts Festival.