China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra presents the Canadian Premiere of Enchanting China: An Orchestral Extravaganza, November 29 & 30 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Direct from Beijing, the rousing celebration will showcase an ebullient and diverse program of Peking Opera, classical hits, and traditional folk music on the authentic instruments of the traditional Chinese orchestra. As the world-class musicians perform, the glorious sounds will be illuminated with dance performances and vocal solos from international and local guest artists.
In addition to leading the orchestra, Gaoxiang will perform alongside them on the Yangqin – a hammered dulcimer made up of 144 strings. The celebrated artist has toured the globe multiple times as both an instrumentalist and conductor, including performances at Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Assembly Hall of United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, among countless others.
The program will showcase an eclectic array of vocal songs, featuring soloists from China, as well as local voices and great instrumental works from across the history of Chinese music. Audiences will also be treated to traditional Chinese dance and a taste of Kunqu Opera – one of the country’s oldest extant forms - with excerpts from The Peony Pavilion.
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China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra presents Enchanting China: An Orchestral Extravaganza
Date & Time: November 29 & 30, 2016 at 8pm
Ticket prices: From $28 (plus applicable fees)
Address: The Queen Elizabeth Theatre 600 Block Hamilton St., Vancouver, BC
Website: enchantingchina.ca