The Moon Festival is one of China’s most important traditional festivals
On this night, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the full moon is the roundest and brightest of the year.
Poetry Concert with String Quartet
Canadian Tour Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the China National Symphony Orchestra
Program
Experience the charm of a Chinese-style celebration with a poetry concert by the Chamber Orchestra of China National Symphony Orchestra(String Quartet). Enjoy delicious pastries and a variety of enriching cultural immersion activities.
Musicians:
First violin: Yang Ying
Second Violin: Li Xi
Viola: Guan Ai
Violincello: Chen Qizhao
Programme:
- Music by Nie Er : “Dance of the Golden Snake ”
- Music by Liu Tianhua: “Enchanted Night”
- Music by Liu Tieshan, Mao Yuan : “Dance of the Yao People”
- Music by Ren Guang: “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon”
- Music by He Zhanhao, Chen Gang: “Excerpts from “The Butterfly Lovers”
- Music by Qin Yongcheng : “My Motherland and Me”
Event in collaboration with the Consulate General of China in Montreal