MSO: East Meets West – A Chinese New Year’s Celebration

Synopsis

Join the MSO and maestro Lü Jia with a stellar cast of guest artists to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a colourful and joyous one-night-only event showcasing Melbourne’s diverse culture. One of China’s most celebrated violinists, Lu Siqing, performs with the MSO for the first time since 2014 as soloist in one of China’s most famous orchestral works, the lush and romantic Butterfly Lovers’ concerto. Written by composers Chen Gang and He Zhahao in 1959, it is the perfect inclusion in this concert. Revel in the textured sounds of traditional Chinese instruments, new works and world-class musicians in the heart of Melbourne, a city with a rich Chinese-Australian history, worthy of celebration. MSO’s annual Chinese New Year celebration has become a highlight on the concert calendar, celebrating the city’s cultural diversity.

Additional Info

• No: A175500180000
• Composer: Bao Yuankai, Chen Gang, He Zhanhao, Yang Liqing, Robert Schumann
• Conductor: Lü Jia
• Orchestra: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Artists: Lu Siqing, Ma Xiaohui
• Production year: 2018
• Run time: 01:36:00
• Producers: Bluedog Productions, distributed by Unitel
• Format: 4K