Join us for an extraordinary evening of music and cultural celebration at the Revival of Chinese Mythical Beast--Works' Concert by Chinese Composer Hanzhong Kang! Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and captivating performances that will transport you to the heart of Chinese mythology.
Date: Sat Oct 21, 2023
Time: 16.00-17.30 (Chinese Culture and Art Exhibition, Painting Exhibition)
Concert: 17.30-19.30
Location: Cnr St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd, Auckland
Prepare to be mesmerized by the talented artist Hanzhong Kang, as he brings to life the mythical beasts of Chinese folklore through his mesmerizing musical compositions. From the mighty dragon to the graceful phoenix, experience the rich tapestry of ancient legends through a fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds.
Performers:
Jade String Quartet:
Violin: Miranda Adams
Violin: Liu-Yi Retallick
Viola: Robert Ashworth
Cello: James Yoo
Violin: James Jin
Erhu: Zhongshu Han
Pipa: Qi Wang
Guzheng: Lin Zheng
Guzheng: Vanessa Leong
Piano Solo: James Liu
Piano accompaniment: Iris Sun
Soprano: Lydia Guan
Guitar: Hanzhong Kang
Choir: Wings Of Song Children’s Choir
Conductor: Blake Scanlen
Programme:
Mythical beasts of the Mountainsea Fei fei and Shuang Shuang Jade String Quartet(2021)
Mythical beasts of the Mountainsea Fu Zhu (Han-Yin Method) Jade String Quartet(2022)
Onlooker Piano trio(2021)
Interval: Chinese Culture and Art Exhibition
Drunken Madness Piano Solo(2021)
Mythical beasts of the Mountainsea Lovebirds(Han-Yin Method) Jade String Quartet,Erhu,Pipa,Guzheng(2023)
One Hundred Years of Solitude:I. Missing II. The Illusory Realm Children’s Choir(World Premiere)(2021)
Names·The Nine of Us! (Han-Yin Method) (World Premiere)(2023)
Start time
October 21, 2023 4:00PM
End time
October 21, 2023 7:30PM
Location
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland
Cnr St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd, Parnell