Program

Follow the notes on a journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese history!

Program                                                                

Song of the General Ancient Melody Arr. by GuGuanren

Essence (6th movement from Ji) composed by Ng Cheuk-yin

Guanzi Concerto The Silk Road Fantasia Suite (Excerpts) ZhaoJiping

  • The Lilt of the Ancient Roads

  • The Music of Liangzhou

  • The Dream of Loulan

  • The Dance of Qiuci

Guanzi: Ma Wai Him

The Dream of the Red Chamber Suite (Excerpts) composed by Wang Liping

  • The Red Chamber Lament

  • Grannie Liu

  • The Lantern Festival

  • Dear Ones Parted

  • Burying the Flowers

Fantasia The Terra Cotta Warriors Peng Xiuwen

*Program subject to change

节目单

古曲 《将军令》 顾冠仁编曲

《真》（选自《极》：第六乐章） 伍卓贤曲

管子协奏曲 《丝绸之路幻想组曲》（选段）赵季平曲

古道吟
凉州乐
楼兰梦
龟兹舞

管子：马玮谦

《红楼梦组曲》（选段） 王立平曲

叹红楼
刘姥姥
上元节
分骨肉
葬花吟

幻想曲 《秦 . 兵马俑》 彭修文曲

*演出节目以当天演出为准

The Eastern version of Romeo and Juliet

“Burying the Flowers”

The “Buring the Flowers” from the “The Dream of the Red Chamber Suite” is derived from the Chinese literary classic “A Dream of Red Mansions”. This piece beautifully encapsulates the poignant love story between the central characters, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, as portrayed in the novel. “Burinf the Flowers” depicts the heartache felt by Jia Baoyu for the flowers beloved by Lin Daiyu, showcasing the intricate emotions between these two protagonists.

This musical composition captures the romantic sentiments and tragic elements found in the novel, makeing it a cherisehed segment within the “The Dream of the Red Chamber Suite.” It allows audiences to once again experience the touching literary story through music.

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“Fantasia The Terra Cotta Warriors”

“Fantasia The Terra Cotta Warriors” draws inspiration from the Terracotta Army of China’s First Emperpr, Qin Shi Huang. This composition is a music piece brimming with mystery and history. Through notes and melodies journey, delving deep into the spectacular historical relic of ancient China. This fantasia pays profound respect to ancient culture through music, allowing people to experience the magical beauty of the Terracotta Army. It uniquely expresses the grandeur and mystique of ancint times, making it a captivating work that transports the audience into the enchanting world of ancient China.

Sourced from the official channel of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Let the enchanting melodies carry you through the grandeur of Great Qin, the trials of the Silk Road, and the poignant emotions of the Dream of the Red Chamber!