Taipei Chinese Orchestra Concert: Two Commissioned New Works Hear a New Future
The Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO) will present its 'Spring Echoes the Earth' concert, featuring two world premieres of commissioned new works. Director Zheng Li-bin emphasizes innovation and internationalization in Chinese orchestral music. Highlights include Li Jia-ying's suona concerto 'Eclipse' and He Qi-rong's timpani concerto 'Cyber Carnival.' The concert also includes the Taiwan premiere of Li Shang-qian's 'Jinling Ballad' and Kong Zhi-xuan's liuqin concerto 'Red Cliff,' taking place on April 12 at Zhongshan Hall.
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Taipei Chinese Orchestra (TCO) Director Zheng Li-bin stated in a press release issued by TCO today that the history of Chinese orchestral music is only about a hundred years, and there is still much room for innovation in sound and music, waiting for composers and musicians of each generation to explore. Through commissioned works, TCO not only accumulates repertoire but also hones a more three-dimensional and international sound that distinguishes TCO from other Chinese orchestras, fulfilling the pioneering mission of a public orchestra.
The concert will feature the world premieres of two highly anticipated commissioned works. One is the suona concerto 'Eclipse' by composer Li Jia-ying, with TCO suona player Liu Ting-qian as the soloist. This piece uses the unrestrained tension of the suona to outline a mysterious appearance like a solar eclipse, showcasing the clarity of light through sound, and challenging Liu Ting-qian's extreme control over the suona's breathing and emotional tension.
The timpani concerto 'Cyber Carnival' by composer He Qi-rong will be performed by TCO percussionist Fang Xin, who won first prize at the Italy International Percussion Competition. In this piece, the timpani elevates from the foundation of the orchestra to the protagonist, creating a 'futuristic' rhythmic frenzy with electronic-infused rhythmic vocabulary.
The concert will also feature composer Li Shang-qian's work 'Jinling Ballad,' with TCO gaohu player Lin Cheng-feng performing its Taiwan premiere. TCO liuqin principal Ma Cui-yu will perform composer Kong Zhi-xuan's liuqin concerto 'Red Cliff,' demonstrating strong dramatic tension through the fusion and confrontation between the liuqin and the orchestra.
TCO's 'Spring Echoes the Earth' concert will be performed on April 12 at the Zhongshan Hall, Zhongzheng Auditorium in Taipei. Other classic pieces include composer Lu Liang-hui's 'Spring' and composer Liu Chang-yuan's 'Sound of the Sea Seal Bell.' (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150410
The concert will feature the world premieres of two highly anticipated commissioned works. One is the suona concerto 'Eclipse' by composer Li Jia-ying, with TCO suona player Liu Ting-qian as the soloist. This piece uses the unrestrained tension of the suona to outline a mysterious appearance like a solar eclipse, showcasing the clarity of light through sound, and challenging Liu Ting-qian's extreme control over the suona's breathing and emotional tension.
The timpani concerto 'Cyber Carnival' by composer He Qi-rong will be performed by TCO percussionist Fang Xin, who won first prize at the Italy International Percussion Competition. In this piece, the timpani elevates from the foundation of the orchestra to the protagonist, creating a 'futuristic' rhythmic frenzy with electronic-infused rhythmic vocabulary.
The concert will also feature composer Li Shang-qian's work 'Jinling Ballad,' with TCO gaohu player Lin Cheng-feng performing its Taiwan premiere. TCO liuqin principal Ma Cui-yu will perform composer Kong Zhi-xuan's liuqin concerto 'Red Cliff,' demonstrating strong dramatic tension through the fusion and confrontation between the liuqin and the orchestra.
TCO's 'Spring Echoes the Earth' concert will be performed on April 12 at the Zhongshan Hall, Zhongzheng Auditorium in Taipei. Other classic pieces include composer Lu Liang-hui's 'Spring' and composer Liu Chang-yuan's 'Sound of the Sea Seal Bell.' (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150410
FAQ
When and where will the Taipei Chinese Orchestra's 'Spring Echoes the Earth' concert be held?
The concert will be held on April 12 at the Zhongshan Hall, Zhongzheng Auditorium in Taipei.
What are the commissioned new works that will have their world premieres at the concert?
Two commissioned new works will have their world premieres: the suona concerto 'Eclipse' by composer Li Jia-ying and the timpani concerto 'Cyber Carnival' by composer He Qi-rong.