Conducted by CHEN Xieyang

Founded in Beijing in 1960 by the famous composer LI Huanzhi, this is China’s biggest traditional orchestra. This orchestra, with its choir and traditional Chinese instruments, is directed by CHEN Xieyang, who has become the permanent conductor of the China National Traditional Orchestra

Its repertoire provides a good overview of Chinese traditional music, while taking in influences from contemporary Chinese music, western classical music, and other forms of music from around the world. Since it was first created, the orchestra has been invited to play all over the world. In 1997, it held a concert with Yo-Yo MA, the famous cellist, at the Carnegie Hall in New York. In 2000, the China National Traditional Orchestra played at the opening of the "Chinese Culture" festival in the United States .

Program:

LIU Xing, "Yunnan Huiyi", Concerto for zhongruan & orchestra

TAN Dun, "Huo Ji", Concerto for erhu & orchestra

LIU Dehai, "Tian E", Concerto for pipa & orchestra

ZHANG Xiaofu, "Yongchun san zhang", Concerto for dizi & orchestra

ZHOU Hang, "Fo Tiao Qiao", for orchestra

Source: www.europalia.eu

Editor: Dong Jirong