[Source: Yangtze Evening News] Jiangnan Beauty Land, Jinling Imperial State. The meandering wind brings green water, and leads to the Zhulou. At 19:30 on the evening of August 12, the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 Jiangnan Tour Concert was performed gorgeously at the Jiangsu

Jiangnan Beauty Land, Jinling Imperial State. The meandering wind brings green water, and leads to the Zhulou. At 19:30 on the evening of August 12, the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 Jiangnan Tour Concert was performed gorgeously at the Jiangsu Grand Theater.

As one of the orchestra's important measures to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation between the western provincial capital city and the central city of the Yangtze River Delta, and to promote the international music construction of Chengdu, the 2024 Jiangnan Tour Concert Nanjing Station, as the second stop of this tour, also gained Applause and cheers from the Nanjing audience.

The performance was led by permanent conductor Lin Musen, and together with young pianist Rao Hao, it brought a symphonic music feast to the Nanjing audience.

repertoire specially selected classic works from the music giant Frederic Chopin and Dmitri Shostakovich, known as "one of the greatest composers of the 20th century", which is not only a tribute to Jiangnan It pays tribute to the unique charm and profound heritage of the culture, and also hopes to bring a unique musical enjoyment to the Nanjing audience through the classic works of these two composers who complement the cultural temperament of Jiangnan.

The performance kicked off with the audience's eager anticipation with Frederic Chopin's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21". This work, which showcases Chopin's unique musical style, is characterized by strong drama and passion. In the opening movement, the ultimate romantic spirit spread out in front of the Nanjing audience in the passionate performance of the outstanding young pianist Rao Hao. The dreamy and gentle movement made the audience deeply immersed in the unique charm of the notes.

Conductor Lin Musen, through his profound musical skills and clear structural interpretation, led the orchestra and the pianist in a passionate dialogue in the finale's agile Allegro. The piano cadenza marked the end of this concerto. An exciting ending, receiving bursts of applause.

At the end of the performance, a work of great depth and power - Dmitri Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47" will continue wonderfully, with a strong rhythm and full of excitement. The powerful movement was played with the exquisite skills and tacit cooperation of the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra. Each performer showed his superb performance skills and profound musical skills, alternately presenting passionate melodies and soft harmonies. They performed with rich and diverse The musical expression brings new feelings and experiences to the Nanjing audience.

Music is a bridge across regions and cultures. This performance is undoubtedly a successful cultural exchange. The venue was packed with seats, and the audience was attracted by the beautiful melody and immersed in this unique musical atmosphere. After the performance, the audience applauded for a long time and received rave reviews. They all expressed their hope to watch more cultural exchange performances of this kind.

Reporters learned that after the successful performances in Shanghai and Nanjing, a special stop in Ningbo will be held on August 14. The Chengdu Symphony Orchestra will perform jointly with the Ningbo Symphony Orchestra. When the souls of these two cities meet in the palace of music, a "Tale of Two Cities" about dreams and resonance is about to take place.

In the future, the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra will continue to be committed to promoting exchanges and integration between different regions and cultures, bringing more creative and culturally meaningful music feasts to everyone, and continuing to use music to dialogue with the world and communicate with the people. , tell the story of Chengdu well, convey the sounds of Bashu, use music to depict a better future, and contribute the smart and majestic power of music to the beautiful vision of Chengdu's "Three Cities and Three Capitals".

Yangtze Evening News/Ziniu News reporter Kong Xiaoping

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