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An extraordinary group of Chinese virtuosos will be touring Chinese New Year Concert in the UK from 13 – 19th February, performing a selection of Chinese masterpieces that have endured for centuries. In the lucky Tiger year 2010, the Chinese New Year day falls on western Valentine’s Day, February 14th. These exceptional musicians, Dong Qui-Ming, Zhu Xiao-meng, Wang Wei-ping, Chen Da-can and Zhou Jin-yan, guarantee an enthralling evening of both solo and ensemble performance, and bestow an atmosphere of elegance, beauty and wonder
The music of China is truly one of a kind; it touches the heart and soul. Variations of rhythm, tone, ornamentation and composition are created and played with exquisite style and techniques refined over thousands of years. It is a rare chance to witness the beautiful music that come from the ancient instruments guzheng, pipa, erhu and bamboo flute.
Please see below for a summary of the concerts. Full details can be found at:
www.ms-l.co.uk/production.htm http://www.ms-l.co.uk/introduction_production.htm
http://www.ms-l.co.uk/introduction_production.htm
http://www.ms-l.co.uk/press_release_2009.htm
You can download a brochure here:
http://www.ms-l.co.uk/banners/2009-Leaflet_Screen_72dpi.pdf
Each performance will last 120 minutes.
The instruments will include DiZi, Guzheng, Pipa, Ehru, Yangqin.
The performers will include graduates from the:
* Shanghai Conservatory of Music
* Xian Conservatory of Music
* China Centre Conservatory of Music
Some of the pieces to be played:
Three Variations on the Plum Blossom
Lofty Mountain and Running Water
The Song Of Fishing Boats at Sunset
Butterfly Lovers
Reflection of the Moon in the Pond
Ambushed
Spring River and Blossom Moon Night
Purple Bamboo Tune
Strolling Along Su River Bank
Horse Racing
Birds Shading In the Trees
Performance dates and venues
Saturday 13 Feb 3:30pm - Birmingham Conservatoire
Paradise Place, Birmingham, B3 3HG.
Booking: 0121 3032323
Reserve Online: www.birminghamboxoffice.com
Birmingham Conservatoire is situated in the heart of the city centre between New Street and Broad Street, next to the Town Hall, Central Library and Art Gallery, Driving follows signs for the city centre. The nearest car parks to the Conservatoire are Brindley Drive, Brunel Street or the Civic Centre/Repertory Theatre.
Sunday 14th Feb 8:00pm - Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth, Mid Wales, SY23 3DE.
Booking: 01970 623232
Reserve Online: www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk
The award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is the larg-est arts centre in Wales. Housing a concert hall, theatre, gallery spaces, cinema, etc. It sits at the heart of Ab-erystwyth university, with stunning views over the town and along the coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Tuesday 16th Feb 7:30pm - London - St. John Smith Square Concert Hall
Smith Square, (Near Westminster Abbey), London, SW1P 3HA.
Booking: 020 7222 1061
Reserve Online: www.sjss.org.uk
St. John's, Smith Square - situated in the heart of West-minster, one of the masterpieces of the English Baroque and one of London's finest concert venues.
Thursday 18th Feb 8:00pm - Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ.
Booking: 01792 475715
Reserve Online: www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Friday 19th Feb 7:30pm - Eastbourne Congress Theatre
Carlisle Road, East Sussex, BN21 4BP.
Booking: 01323 412000
Reserve Online: www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
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