The construction worker who builds the backbone of the city among bricks and tiles is "I"; the delivery man who shuttles through the streets and alleys to provide energy to the strugglers is "I"; sitting in the library, staying up late studying and running Future students are also "me"... Although each "me" has different identities, they are constantly striving in their own fields.
The national orchestral music "Journey·Bright" is just such a work that uses music to tell the story of the struggle and pursuit of dreams of Chinese people. On November 1st at the Shanghai Symphony Hall, the Suzhou National Orchestra will present this new work at the Shanghai International Arts Festival.
"Journey·Brightness" is composed by Liu Changyuan, screenwriter and lyrics by Dong Fangfang. It is about 90 minutes long and has 9 movements. From the perspective of a passionate young man,
's work tells the story of his longing for the bright since childhood, starting from his hometown, overcoming obstacles, cheering up in danger, and being reborn in adversity. The work uses the small to see the big, and uses the individual "small self" to reflect the "big self" of the country and the nation.
's work incorporates band performance, recitation, solo singing, duet and other forms. It is also the band's first attempt to combine literary scripts, music creation and stage presentation. "Liu Changyuan's works fully demonstrate the charm of Chinese national musical instruments and the color of Western orchestral music." said chief conductor Peng Jiapeng. The version of
that is about to premiere in Shanghai is a brand new presentation that has been polished and improved through several stage practices. The concert was conducted by chief conductor Peng Jiapeng, and recitation artist Zhuang Jiamin, as well as young singers Fan Xueyan and Xia Xintao were invited to join the concert.
This is also the 15th time the band has come to Shanghai since 2018. Over the years, the orchestra has appeared in Shanghai every year with its latest masterpieces, demonstrating the orchestra's continuous innovative artistic style and actively promoting exchanges between Jiangnan music and Shanghai-style music.