48th Orchestral Season

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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
48th Orchestral Season Opening Concert
Morning Star Lilies Forever

The 75th Anniversary of China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited Proudly Supports

Date and Time
12-13/9/2024 (Thu, Fri) 8:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$500, $450, $350, $250
Conductor
Yan Huichang
Performed by
Composer: Wang Danhong

Performed by:
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Shaanxi Broadcasting National Traditional Orchestra
Shaanxi National Orchestra
The Mizhi Wind and Percussion Ensemble
Guest Concertmaster: Zhang Chongxue
Banhu: Shen Cheng
Suona: Wang Zhanzhan
Singing Performance – Folk Songs of Northern Shaanxi: Su Wen
Sanxian, Narrative Singing: Gao Yongyuan (Bearer of Northern Shannxi’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Narrative Singing)

E-house programme


Magnificence

The vast dramatic landscape of Northern Shaanxi which forms part of the Loess Plateau expresses a nature that is both hauntingly beautiful and formidable. Named after an indigenous plant, Morning Star Lilies Forever composed by Wang Danhong is a contemporary rendition recalling life in the region and the courageous people that brave the hardships there. It conveys an epic experience of the vibes of Magnificence.

Programmes

Overture

Xin Tian You


The first movement

Battle of the Drums at Hukou


The second movement

Praying for Rain

Singing performance - Folk songs of Northern Shannxi Vocal: Su Wen


The third movement

The Multi-coloured Cave Dwellings


The fourth movement

As the Strong Wind Blows

Sanxian & Narrative Singing: Gao Yongyuan


The fifth movement

The Porters

Banhu: Shen Cheng       


The sixth movement

Suona Concerto Looking Heavenward

Suona: Wang Zhanzhan

Coda

Morning Star Lilies Forever


The concert runs approximately 85 minutes without intermission.


【Pre-Concert Talk】

Date:13/9/2024 (Fri)

Time:6:45-7:45pm

Location:Lobby, 4/F, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: 宋小雷 (Shaanxi Broadcasting National Traditional Orchestra), Gao Yongyuan (Bearer of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shaanbei Narrative Singing of Yan’an City)

Capacity:100 (First-come first serve)

Free of charge

Registration:https://forms.gle/eUwyWpPK7r9fA2nU6