Chinese New Year Concert

Congress Theatre

Friday 19 February 2010

An extraordinary group of Chinese virtuosos will be performing a selection of Chinese masterpieces that have endured for centuries.

In the lucky Tiger year 2010, the Chinese New Year day falls on western Valentine’s Day, February 14th. These exceptional musicians, Dong Qui-Ming, Zhu Xiao-meng, Wang Wei-ping, Chen Da-can and Zhou Jin-yan, guarantee an enthralling evening of both solo and ensemble performance, and bestow an atmosphere of elegance, beauty and wonder.

The music of China is truly one of a kind; it touches the heart and soul. Variations of rhythm, tone, ornamentation and composition are created and played with exquisite style and techniques refined over thousands of years. It is a rare chance to witness the beautiful music that come from the ancient instruments guzheng, pipa, erhu and bamboo flute.

The following are just some of the wonderful pieces to be performed at the concert
Spring River Blossom Moon Night
Butterfly Lovers
The Air of Qin River
Reflection of the Moon in the Pond
The Song of Fishing Boats at Sunset
Three Variations on the Plum Blossom
Beaming with Joy

Performance Times:

7.30pm

Ticket Prices:

£12, £16, £19, £22

Over 60s £2.00 off
Children £6.00 under 12 years
People With Disabilities £2.00 off
Students £8.00
Unemployed £2.00 off

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