East Meets West Orchestra Concert

Enjoy a sensational concert that combines traditional and contemporary music from the East and West.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

“Queensland Symphony Orchestra is delighted to be involved in this important concert that celebrates China’s rich cultural and musical heritage, and some of the great artists of Chinese heritage that now call Australia home.”
— Craig Whitehead, Former CEO of QSO,
CEO of SSO

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

“Adelaide Symphony Orchestra continues to play a significant role in the cultural life of South Australia, we recognise and celebrate diversity and encourage cultural awareness through our concerts. East Meets West Orchestral will be a wonderful musical representation and coming together of Australian and Chinese cultures.”
— Vincent Ciccarello, Managing Directorof ASO

“It's the first time i have an opportunity to get my hands on these amazing pieces of traditional Chinese music.”
— Guy Noble, Conductor

“After playing these timeless classics with so many fine Chinese orchestras, I am delighted to share these works with an audience in my hometown of Brisbane with the fabulous QSO.”
— Dane Lam, Conductor

Program

Act I:

Jasmine Flowers Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Hope Betrayed Composer: Wang Liping
Guzheng and Messo soprano
Carmen, Act I: Habanera Composer: Georges Bizet
Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto Composers: He Zhanho, Chen Gang

Act II:
PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet suite No2, Op 64ter - I "The Montagues and Capulets" Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Ernani Act I “Ernani…Ernani, involvami” Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Song: Pamir - My Beautiful Hometown Composer: Zheng Qiufeng
The Yellow River Piano Concerto
Arranged by Yin Chengzong, Chu Wanghua, Liu Zhuang, Sheng Lihong