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Zhang Lie conducts colorful program of traditional Chinese music

The 2017 Grand Chinese New Year Concert

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Cast

Chen Zuohui — Chinese Drum

Cao Yurong — Erhu, gaohu

Chen Dong — Bamboo flute

Wu Guozhong — Bamboo flute

Pan Weiwen — Yangqin

Xu Dandan — Gaohu

Lin Wenguang — Da ruan

Gu Shengying — Pipa

Yao Weiwei — Cellist

Guangdong National Orchestra of China

Zhang Lie — Conductor

Program notes

2017 is the year of the fire rooster, and a very special year for the Grand Chinese New Year Concert: after close to 150 memorable performances all around the world, this annual concert tour devoted to traditional Chinese music celebrates its 20th anniversary! Tonight, Zhang Lie conducts the Guangdong National Orchestra of China at the Berlin Philharmonie with a program of music rarely heard in the West!

The Grand Chinese New Year Concert is one of the most successful yet unconventional events to visit classical music concert halls. Since 1998, performances have been held in about 20 countries on three continents, including in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Egypt, Oman, Russia and the UK. Every year during the Chinese Spring Festival period, one of China’s most acclaimed traditional orchestras is selected to present a sample of the country's national musical tradition whilst touring some of the most renowned venues of Western metropolises.

More information: http://www.chinamusic.cn

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