East Meets West Orchestral Concert is a rare opportunity for audiences to hear traditional and contemporary music from the east and the west including two immensely acclaimed Chinese classics rarely performed live on Australian stages Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto and Yellow River Piano Concerto.
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by popular Sydney maestro Guy Noble plus NSW guest artists including award winning pianist Tony Lee violinist Sun Yi Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Associate Concertmaster leading guzheng player Angie Liu multi award winning Opera Australia soprano Sharon Zhai and one of Australia’s brightest young mezzo sopranos Victoria Lambourn.
Mezzo soprano Victoria Lambourn will sing the Habanera from Carmen and soprano Sharon Zhai will perform Pamir - My Beautiful Hometown. Tony Lee will play the celebrated and technically advanced Yellow River Piano Sonata a joyful exuberant piece.
"ASO is a leader in cultural exchange with a rich history of collaboration since its inception in 1936" says Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Managing Director Vincent Ciccarello. "The one-off concert will be a wonderful musical representation and coming together of Australian and Chinese cultures. We recognise and celebrate diversity and encourage cultural awareness through our concerts."
The concerts are an Image China cultural & arts event organised by China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd (CAEG) presented by Ausfeng and the Oz-Sino Association for Advancement of Culture & Arts. They aim to introduce traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences around the world. Since its inception in 2009 Ausfeng has presented numerous inspirational works at venues across the globe.
On November 13 2021 CAEG returned to the David H. Koch Theater in New York with Image China to present Image China East/West A celebration of modern and traditional Chinese classical music which sold out due to popular acclaim.
Don't miss your chance for the rare opportunity to experience an exquisite Australian tribute to eastern musical heritage touring nationally in February/March 2021 to Canberra Adelaide Brisbane and Sydney.
Tickets: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide, Australia