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Shanghai National Orchestra celebrates 65th anniversary
By:Zheng Qian  |  From:english.eastday.com  |  2017-12-13 17:20

A folk music special performance “New Oriental Chinese Music Scene” which is full of creativity and vigor and represents a new highness of Shanghai style folk music celebrates Shanghai National Orchestra’s 65th anniversary of founding.

A stage shot of folk music ensemble Silk Road. [Photo/ newsxmwb.xinmin.cn]

Firstly created for the opening ceremony of the 18th China Shanghai International Arts Festival, the performance work comprehensively shows the latest achievements in Shanghai folk music’s inheritance, fusion and innovation.

The fusion of excellent traditional culture with world music elements and modern elements gives audiences a strong feeling of time. Moreover, the theme of Belt and Road and the spiritual connotations of patriotism and harmony world is emotionally resonant and arouses national confidence and pride.

A stage shot of folk music and Kunqu Opera Dream of Love. [Photo/ newsxmwb.xinmin.cn]

As a synonym of Shanghai folk music’s innovation,“New Oriental Chinese Music Scene” has been receiving great popularity since its debut. As the performance to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Greece, it created enormous sensation this year. Moreover, it is expected to have tour show in Britain, France, Belgium, Germany next year.

A stage shot of Erhu and cello duet Two Butterflies. [Photo/ newsxmwb.xinmin.cn]


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