Orchestra piece for Wuhan medics
4 years, 10 months ago

Orchestra piece for Wuhan medics

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Because of the coronavirus outbreak, this year was the first time that violinist Zhang Qin hadn't returned to her hometown, Wuhan, Hubei province, for a reunion with her family over Spring Festival. Zhang, who graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in the Chinese capital and joined the Beijing Symphony Orchestra in 1999, is now expressing her solidarity with her hometown through music. The Beijing Symphony Orchestra performs under the baton of Li Biao in a previous concert. She and 11 fellow musicians from the orchestra played English composer Edward Elgar's piece, Salut d'Amour, under the baton of principal resident conductor, Li Biao, from their homes, and the joint recording was released online on Feb 5. We wanted to dedicate our performance to the doctors, nurses and people working on the front lines of the battle against the virus," says Li, adding that the piece, originally written for Elgar's wife, was chosen because of its soothing melody and ability to convey good wishes.

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