Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

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Under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, the Beijing Youth Orchestra gives a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26, offering a preview of their upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday. "This unique event not only showcases the vibrant musical prowess of China's youth but also underscores the power of music education in fostering global understanding and collaboration," says conductor Lyu, who is the artistic director of the Beijing Youth Orchestra and the music director of the NCPA in Beijing. According to Lyu, the Beijing Youth Orchestra, co-launched by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the NCPA in June, consists of about 130 young people aged from 14 to 24. During a recent rehearsal at the NCPA in Beijing, Lyu led the Beijing Youth Orchestra to perform Bao's Selections from Chinese Sights and Sounds, including Dui Hua, a piece combining symphonic music with Chinese folk elements.

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Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

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By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Zhang Shurong, who has been working with the new year concert since 1996, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Zhang Shurong has been participating in the new year concert arrangement since 1996. Now, with more people in China enjoying classical music, the new year concert has gained a large …

New York event unites cultures through music
4 months, 1 week ago

New York event unites cultures through music

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The Beijing Youth Orchestra made its debut performance in the US on Aug 4 at Carnegie Hall in New York during the World Orchestra Week. "For me, it was quite a challenge," Jin Zhicheng, a horn player of the Beijing Youth Orchestra, told China Daily. I felt especially proud when I introduced the traditional Chinese instrument, the pipa, before the …

Youngsters take Budapest by storm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Youngsters take Budapest by storm

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The youth orchestra plays in Budapest. CHINA DAILY During the second half, the orchestra played Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 and Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird Suite. According to Jing, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 was the highlight of the tour and was a display of the orchestra's youthful energy and vibrancy. According to orchestra head Chen Zhimin, the Guangzhou …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Violinist Li Zheng coaches young members of the orchestra at rehearsal. CHINA DAILY Cui Bingxuan, 14, plays violin in the Beijing Youth Orchestra. The student at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China has experience playing with her school's symphony orchestra abroad but it will be the first time that she performs at Carnegie Hall. "I watched lots …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Violinist Li Zheng coaches young members of the orchestra at rehearsal. CHINA DAILY Cui Bingxuan, 14, plays violin in the Beijing Youth Orchestra. The student at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China has experience playing with her school's symphony orchestra abroad but it will be the first time that she performs at Carnegie Hall. "I watched lots …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Cui Bingxuan, a student at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, hones her skills on the violin during rehearsals at the NCPA in Beijing on July 19. CHINA DAILY "The young people remind me of my experience of performing in a youth symphony orchestra when I was a student," says Li Zhe, the concertmaster of the China …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, the Beijing Youth Orchestra gives a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26, offering a preview of their upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday. "This unique event not only showcases the vibrant musical prowess of China's youth but also underscores the power …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Cui Bingxuan, a student at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, hones her skills on the violin during rehearsals at the NCPA in Beijing on July 19. CHINA DAILY "The young people remind me of my experience of performing in a youth symphony orchestra when I was a student," says Li Zhe, the concertmaster of the China …

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra celebrates local heritage in spectacular performance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra celebrates local heritage in spectacular performance

China Daily  

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra performed with a concert under the baton of conductor Sun Peng at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 10. The Wuxi Chinese Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Sun Peng, delivered a captivating performance at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 10, as part of the ongoing …

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra celebrates local heritage in spectacular performance
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra celebrates local heritage in spectacular performance

China Daily  

Wuxi Chinese Orchestra performed with a concert under the baton of conductor Sun Peng at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 10. The Wuxi Chinese Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Sun Peng, delivered a captivating performance at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 10, as part of the ongoing …

Beijing Symphony Orchestra kicks off new performing season
11 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra kicks off new performing season

China Daily  

Under the baton of conductor Massimo Zanetti, Beijing Symphony Orchestra performed at the NCPA on Jan 11, kicking off its 2024 performing season. On Jan 11, Beijing Symphony Orchestra staged a concert under the baton of conductor Massimo Zanetti at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, featuring music works such as L'italiana in Algeri Overture by Rossini, …

Ensembles assemble
1 year, 8 months ago

Ensembles assemble

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Cellist Li La playing Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. "The China Orchestra Festival showcases and promotes Chinese symphony orchestras and Chinese musical works. However, during the second China Orchestra Festival, all the participating orchestras were asked to perform at least one music piece by a Chinese composer. On April 28, Zhang will conduct the symphony orchestra of the National …

Orchestra releases season highlights
2 years, 2 months ago

Orchestra releases season highlights

China Daily  

The China NCPA Orchestra kicks off its new season with two concerts conducted by Li Xincao at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Sept 16 and 17. As the pandemic continues, we are prepared for the 'new normal'," says Ren, adding that this year, the orchestra was forced to suspend live performances for seven weeks. "For …

A celebration of traditional music
2 years, 8 months ago

A celebration of traditional music

China Daily  

Lyu Jia, the artistic director and principal conductor of the NCPA Orchestra, conducts China National Traditional Orchestra. According to Wang Luli, deputy director of the NCPA's Program Management Department, the idea of launching the Spring of Traditional Chinese Music came from the NCPA's popular event the China Orchestra Festival, which has been held twice a year since 2008 and aims …

A celebration of traditional music
2 years, 8 months ago

A celebration of traditional music

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Lyu Jia, the artistic director and principal conductor of the NCPA Orchestra, conducts China National Traditional Orchestra. In 1997, Liu was enrolled to study conducting at the school and joined the China National Traditional Orchestra in 2002. From April 8 to 28, the festival will also have 10 concerts featuring Chinese traditional music orchestras, including the China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra, …

Orchestra reveals comprehensive schedule for new season
3 years, 2 months ago

Orchestra reveals comprehensive schedule for new season

China Daily  

The concert at the NCPA marks the opening of the 2021-22 performance season. With a commitment to present and promote the innovation of Chinese music, the China NCPA Orchestra continues with the Sounds of China series during its new season. Alongside Zhao's famous musical works, including The Silk Road Fantasia Suite, Pipa Concerto No 2, and Red Star Over China, …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

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Violinist Lyu Siqing performs with Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tan Lihua during the fourth China Orchestra Festival in 2014. That's the platform the China Orchestra Festival has been offering for Chinese symphony orchestras," Zheng adds. Other highlights will see the China National Symphony Orchestra, which has been performing at the annual festival since it started, the Xi'an …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

China Daily  

The symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China performs under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi during the sixth China Orchestra Festival in 2018. CHINA DAILY The National Center for the Performing Arts will soon launch its annual China Orchestra Festival. From April 8 to May 7, the festival, in its seventh year, will present 21 concerts featuring 22 …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

China Daily  

Violinist Lyu Siqing performs with Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tan Lihua during the fourth China Orchestra Festival in 2014. That's the platform the China Orchestra Festival has been offering for Chinese symphony orchestras," Zheng adds. Other highlights will see the China National Symphony Orchestra, which has been performing at the annual festival since it started, the Xi'an …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

China Daily  

The symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China performs under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi during the sixth China Orchestra Festival in 2018. CHINA DAILY The National Center for the Performing Arts will soon launch its annual China Orchestra Festival. From April 8 to May 7, the festival, in its seventh year, will present 21 concerts featuring 22 …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

China Daily  

The symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China performs under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi during the sixth China Orchestra Festival in 2018. CHINA DAILY The National Center for the Performing Arts will soon launch its annual China Orchestra Festival. From April 8 to May 7, the festival, in its seventh year, will present 21 concerts featuring 22 …

Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

China Daily  

The symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China performs under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi during the sixth China Orchestra Festival in 2018. CHINA DAILY The National Center for the Performing Arts will soon launch its annual China Orchestra Festival. From April 8 to May 7, the festival, in its seventh year, will present 21 concerts featuring 22 …

Sounds of celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

Sounds of celebration

China Daily  

China National Symphony Orchestra will perform at the 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival's opening concert on Jan 7 at the National Center for the Performing Arts. The 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival will feature performances of various music genres from groups from around the world, Chen Nan reports. China National Symphony Orchestra will give a concert …

Sounds of celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

Sounds of celebration

China Daily  

China National Symphony Orchestra will perform at the 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival's opening concert on Jan 7 at the National Center for the Performing Arts. The 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival will feature performances of various music genres from groups from around the world, Chen Nan reports. China National Symphony Orchestra will give a concert …

Sounds of celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

Sounds of celebration

China Daily  

Chen Xieyang will take the baton of the opening concert. Beijing Philharmonic Choir, China National Traditional Orchestra and the Philharmonic Male Chorus will stage concerts celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Beijing Concert Hall. The Latin American Arts Session is a part of Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival launched in …

Sounds of celebration
3 years, 11 months ago

Sounds of celebration

China Daily  

China National Symphony Orchestra will perform at the 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival's opening concert on Jan 7 at the National Center for the Performing Arts. The 21st Meet in Beijing International Arts Festival will feature performances of various music genres from groups from around the world, Chen Nan reports. China National Symphony Orchestra will give a concert …

10 young Chinese violinists to perform Beethoven sonatas in Beijing
4 years, 2 months ago

10 young Chinese violinists to perform Beethoven sonatas in Beijing

China Daily  

Xie Haoming, faculty of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, will play the No 6 Violin and Piano Sonata in A major. Ten young Chinese violinists will give three concerts featuring Beethoven's complete 10 sonatas in three concerts at the Poly Theater in Beijing from Monday to Wednesday. Su Qianxun Xie Haoming, 30, started learning violin at age 6 …

10 young Chinese violinists to perform Beethoven sonatas in Beijing
4 years, 2 months ago

10 young Chinese violinists to perform Beethoven sonatas in Beijing

China Daily  

Xie Haoming, faculty of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, will play the No 6 Violin and Piano Sonata in A major. Ten young Chinese violinists will give three concerts featuring Beethoven's complete 10 sonatas in three concerts at the Poly Theater in Beijing from Monday to Wednesday. Su Qianxun Xie Haoming, 30, started learning violin at age 6 …

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