The picture shows violinist Kristin Lee, violinist Stella Chen, pipa player Wu Man, young cellist He Sihao, and viola pianist Paul Neubauer (from left to right) thanking the audience after performing the famous composer Ye Xiaogang's Gardenia. Photo by Liao Pan, a reporter from China News Service
New York, Nov. 28 (China News Service) -- On November 28, local time, a unique Chinese-style concert "Between Near and Far" was played at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York.
In the evening of the same day, pipa master Wu Man joined hands with many top international artists of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Association to perform the chamber music masterpieces of contemporary Chinese composers such as Tan Dun, Ye Xiaogang, Chen Yi, and Zhou Long.
Huang Ping, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, said in a congratulatory message to the performance, "Music is a bridge connecting people's hearts, which can bring each other closer and enhance mutual understanding. Chinese and American artists perform together to bring new York audiences the best wishes of Chinese people and a refreshing and unique musical experience in a musical presentation that combines Chinese and Western music. ”
Pictured here is flute player Tara Helen O'Connor, pianist Gilles Vonsattel, and young cellist He Sihao collaborating on composer Lin Pinjing's "Another Spring". Photo by Liao Pan, a reporter from China News Service
The lineup was strong, bringing together eight outstanding Chinese and American musicians, including pipa player Wu Man, pianist Gilles Vonsattel, violinist Stella Chen, violinist Kristin Lee, violaist Paul Neubauer, young cellist He Sihao, and flute player Tara Helen O'Connor), clarinetist David Shifrin, etc.
In terms of choreography, the concert repertoire is diverse and combines traditional and contemporary characteristics. The performance began with "Three Songs of Southwest Xiaoqu" composed by composer Chen Yi, followed by "Another Spring" in Lin Pinjing's "Spring" series of works, followed by "Gardenia" by the famous composer Ye Xiaogang. The second half of the repertoire includes Zhou Long's "Legend of the Nine Bells", composer Dai Wei's "Mandala in the Rubble", and master composer Tan Dun's "Pipa and String Quartet Concerto".
This concert, the "Chinese Charm" brand produced by China International Culture Group Co., Ltd., once again appeared offline in New York after the new crown epidemic. Echoing the brand's "Between East and West" symphony concert on November 13, the two concerts reflect the comparison and integration of Eastern and Western cultures, showing the audience the beauty of contemporary Chinese art under globalization. (End)
Source: China News Network