Every now and then a show comes along that blows you away – and the sublime East Meets West Orchestral Concert is one of those productions.
Taking place at Sydney Opera House on September 18, this exclusive one-off concert is all about bringing together critically acclaimed classical music from both the East and West. Popular music maestro Guy Noble is in charge of the baton, and he will be joined on stage by a talented crop of emerging Australian/Chinese soloists, including Tony Lee on piano, Amanda Chen on violin and Jammy Huang on guzheng (a traditional plucked string instrument), plus Sharon Zhai and Victoria Lambourn in singing roles.
The set list features an impressive line-up of classical Chinese songs, like ‘Jasmine Flowers’ (from Puccini’s Turandot) and ‘Hope Betrayed’ (from the TV serial, Dream of the Red Chamber).
Other melodic highlights include the beautiful yet haunting ‘Butterfly Lovers’ violin concerto, which is a synthesis of Eastern and Western music traditions. Based on an ancient legend, it is also known as the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. Then there’s the exuberant masterpiece, the ‘Yellow River’ piano concerto. Integrating a classic post-romantic music structure with passion, beauty, strength and technically advanced solo phases, this piece represents the high spirits of Chinese people passing through generations.
Tickets for East Meets West Orchestral Concert are on sale now. For more information and to secure your spot, head to the website.