Thousand-artist concert to be held in Shanghai
15/8/2007 10:16
A grand orchestral concert featuring six symphony orchestras and dozens of
renowned artists will be performed during the upcoming 8th Shanghai
International Arts Festival, which is scheduled to be held from October 18 to
November 18, 2007.
The two-day grand concert is also designed to mark the
910-day countdown of the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
It is the first time
for China to organize such a large-scale concert, which is expected to involve
some 1,000 artists.
Chen Zuohuang will be the musical director and
conductor. Other prestigious artists also include Li Yundi - the pianist, Qin
Liwei - the cellist, Huang Doudou - the dancer and Liao Changyong - the
baritone.
The concert organizer promises to present a unique concert
night with different art forms, hitting the audience's eyes as well as
ears.
The revenue of the concert will be donated to the Shanghai Charity
Foundation.
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