National Palace Museum to Host Free Flute Concert for Dragon Boat Festival
The National Palace Museum will host a free flute concert on Dragon Boat Festival (June 19) and feature special exhibitions on Chu Ci culture to commemorate poet Qu Yuan.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Bao'er, Taipei, June 9) As the Dragon Boat Festival holiday approaches, the National Palace Museum, in addition to its ongoing special exhibitions on Chu Ci culture, will host a free flute concert on June 19, the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, at the main building of the Northern Branch. The concert will feature the Flute Player Chamber Orchestra performing a diverse repertoire.
To commemorate Qu Yuan, a poet from the Warring States period, the museum is currently presenting the special exhibition "Solo Sigh: Chu Ci Cultural Imagery and Dragon Boats." Through sections such as "Qu Yuan Amidst the Flames of War," "Chu Ci: A Cross-Temporal Cultural Resonance," and "Dragon Boat Festival Folklore and the Memory of Qu Yuan," the exhibition explores Qu Yuan's unique charm spanning over two thousand years from the perspectives of historical and cultural context, the influence of literary tradition on art and culture, and festival customs.
In a press release today, the museum stated that visitors can experience the fantastical world of "Chu Ci" through the Qing Dynasty painting "Li Sao Tu," as well as view literary giant Su Shi's work "Zhongshan Song Lao Fu," which he considered a continuation of Qu Yuan's spirit, and splendid ancient dragon boat racing scenes depicted in calligraphy and paintings.
The flute concert, titled "Summer Reflections at the Palace Museum: Flute Melodies," will feature pieces including "Flower Suite," symbolizing the lush summer flora; the Taiwanese folk song "White Peony"; the first movement "Whirlpool Rapids" from the "Fictional Novel Suite," which won the Flute Player Chamber Orchestra the "Best Performance Award in Music" at the 35th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts; and a nostalgic jazz arrangement, "Flute Jazz Quintet Suite."
The museum also highlighted other ongoing special exhibitions, including "The Dragon Sutra: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art," "The Real and Fake Qianlong: The Qing Emperor's Brush and Ghostwriting," and "Mythical Beasts Reappear: Fantastical Creatures in Artifacts."
The "Mythical Beasts Reappear" exhibition is particularly popular with families, exploring the mythical beast culture of the East Asian cultural sphere. It features artifacts ranging from bronze vessels to common household items, showcasing creatures like the Qilin, Phoenix, Dragon Horse, and Tiger Lord commonly found in temples, leading visitors into a different, fantastical world of the Palace Museum.
The "Summer Reflections at the Palace Museum: Flute Melodies" concert will be held at 3:00 PM on June 19 in the B1 lobby of the main building of the Northern Branch. (Editor: Long Bo'an) 1150609
To commemorate Qu Yuan, a poet from the Warring States period, the museum is currently presenting the special exhibition "Solo Sigh: Chu Ci Cultural Imagery and Dragon Boats." Through sections such as "Qu Yuan Amidst the Flames of War," "Chu Ci: A Cross-Temporal Cultural Resonance," and "Dragon Boat Festival Folklore and the Memory of Qu Yuan," the exhibition explores Qu Yuan's unique charm spanning over two thousand years from the perspectives of historical and cultural context, the influence of literary tradition on art and culture, and festival customs.
In a press release today, the museum stated that visitors can experience the fantastical world of "Chu Ci" through the Qing Dynasty painting "Li Sao Tu," as well as view literary giant Su Shi's work "Zhongshan Song Lao Fu," which he considered a continuation of Qu Yuan's spirit, and splendid ancient dragon boat racing scenes depicted in calligraphy and paintings.
The flute concert, titled "Summer Reflections at the Palace Museum: Flute Melodies," will feature pieces including "Flower Suite," symbolizing the lush summer flora; the Taiwanese folk song "White Peony"; the first movement "Whirlpool Rapids" from the "Fictional Novel Suite," which won the Flute Player Chamber Orchestra the "Best Performance Award in Music" at the 35th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts; and a nostalgic jazz arrangement, "Flute Jazz Quintet Suite."
The museum also highlighted other ongoing special exhibitions, including "The Dragon Sutra: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art," "The Real and Fake Qianlong: The Qing Emperor's Brush and Ghostwriting," and "Mythical Beasts Reappear: Fantastical Creatures in Artifacts."
The "Mythical Beasts Reappear" exhibition is particularly popular with families, exploring the mythical beast culture of the East Asian cultural sphere. It features artifacts ranging from bronze vessels to common household items, showcasing creatures like the Qilin, Phoenix, Dragon Horse, and Tiger Lord commonly found in temples, leading visitors into a different, fantastical world of the Palace Museum.
The "Summer Reflections at the Palace Museum: Flute Melodies" concert will be held at 3:00 PM on June 19 in the B1 lobby of the main building of the Northern Branch. (Editor: Long Bo'an) 1150609
FAQ
Where is this concert held?
It will be held in the B1 lobby of the main building of the Northern Branch of the National Palace Museum.
Is there an admission fee for the concert?
No, it is free of charge.
What kind of music will be performed?
The repertoire includes Flower Suite, Taiwanese folk song 'White Peony', award-winning pieces, and more.