Nanjing Traditional Instruments Orchestra in Concert

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Event Nanjing Traditional Instruments Orchestra in Concert
Venue Melbourne Concert Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 1999
First Date 18 October 1999
Last Date 18 October 1999
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The traditional music repertoire of China is as vast and varied as the epic landscape of the country and the people it evokes.
From the beautiful lyrical melodies celebrating moonlight over the Yangtze River to the galloping tune for the Emperor's cavalry riding into battle, the Nanjing Traditional Instruments Orchestra takes its audience on a tour of the provinces of China and the life and times of a remarkable civilisation. Their performance, in traditional costume, is a thrilling display of over 6000 years of musical heritage.
The orchestra features brilliant young virtuoso players of
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Traditional
Subjects China
Music
Organisations
Text Nationality China
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Melbourne Festival 1999 guide
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 100923