Spring Wind Melody Drifts from Berlin Cathedral, TNUA Orchestra Voices for Taiwan's WHA Participation
The Taipei National University of the Arts Orchestra performed Taiwanese songs like "Wang Chun Feng" at Berlin Cathedral, advocating for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). The Representative in Germany and German parliament members attended, conveying Taiwan's culture and democratic values through music and emphasizing its international contributions.
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Berlin, Germany (Central News Agency reporter Lin Shang-ying, May 13) — The melodious tune of “Wang Chun Feng” drifted from the Berlin Cathedral. The Taipei National University of the Arts Orchestra recently performed in this historic church, combining with advocacy for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly, using music to convey Taiwanese culture and democratic values to Germany.
The World Health Assembly (WHA) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18. The Representative Office in Germany held the “May Concert – Voices of Youth from Taiwan” last week at the Berlin Cathedral, raising a voice for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) through cultural activities, attracting nearly 800 German classical music lovers to attend.
On the eve of the concert, Representative Gu Ruey-sheng delivered a speech, stating that holding this concert in the historically significant Berlin Cathedral not only showcases the talent of young Taiwanese musicians but also symbolizes Taiwan's dialogue with the world through culture.
Gu Ruey-sheng also pointed out that Taiwan holds important international positions in fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and public health, but has long been excluded from the World Health Organization, creating a gap in global public health cooperation. German Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken publicly stated last year that the global health system needs Taiwan's participation, expressing hope that Germany will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
German Member of Parliament Till Steffen affirmed Taiwan's cultural creativity demonstrated in a democratic society in his speech. He specifically mentioned the international potential of Taiwanese pop music and literature, believing that Taiwan can showcase its characteristics to the world through cultural creation, and such cultural creativity is built on the foundation of a democratic and free society.
The concert program blended German classical music with Taiwanese elements. In addition to performing Bach's "Violin Concerto in E Major," the TNUA Orchestra also played Taiwanese pieces such as "Wang Chun Feng" and "Grateful Heart," with violinist Su Hsien-ta performing a solo of "The Moon Represents My Heart."
Wang Pei-shan, concertmaster of the TNUA Orchestra, who participated in the performance, told Central News Agency that she was deeply moved to perform Taiwanese pieces in the Berlin Cathedral. "Especially when hearing Professor Su Hsien-ta's solo performance of 'The Moon Represents My Heart,' it made me deeply feel that playing the violin is a very, very precious thing."
Huang Chih-yin, conductor of the May Concert, said that the concert started in 2016 with only about 200 attendees, gradually growing to nearly 800 this year. Despite performing in Berlin, a hub of classical music, they have always insisted on promoting music with "Taiwanese flavor and hometown feel."
In the past, the May Concerts were mostly held in professional concert halls, but this year it moved to the Berlin Cathedral for the first time. Huang Chih-yin pointed out that the special acoustics and long reverberation time of the church space created a more solemn and profound sound field effect for the performance, but also increased the challenge of playing with precision. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150513
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The World Health Assembly (WHA) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18. The Representative Office in Germany held the “May Concert – Voices of Youth from Taiwan” last week at the Berlin Cathedral, raising a voice for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) through cultural activities, attracting nearly 800 German classical music lovers to attend.
On the eve of the concert, Representative Gu Ruey-sheng delivered a speech, stating that holding this concert in the historically significant Berlin Cathedral not only showcases the talent of young Taiwanese musicians but also symbolizes Taiwan's dialogue with the world through culture.
Gu Ruey-sheng also pointed out that Taiwan holds important international positions in fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and public health, but has long been excluded from the World Health Organization, creating a gap in global public health cooperation. German Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken publicly stated last year that the global health system needs Taiwan's participation, expressing hope that Germany will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
German Member of Parliament Till Steffen affirmed Taiwan's cultural creativity demonstrated in a democratic society in his speech. He specifically mentioned the international potential of Taiwanese pop music and literature, believing that Taiwan can showcase its characteristics to the world through cultural creation, and such cultural creativity is built on the foundation of a democratic and free society.
The concert program blended German classical music with Taiwanese elements. In addition to performing Bach's "Violin Concerto in E Major," the TNUA Orchestra also played Taiwanese pieces such as "Wang Chun Feng" and "Grateful Heart," with violinist Su Hsien-ta performing a solo of "The Moon Represents My Heart."
Wang Pei-shan, concertmaster of the TNUA Orchestra, who participated in the performance, told Central News Agency that she was deeply moved to perform Taiwanese pieces in the Berlin Cathedral. "Especially when hearing Professor Su Hsien-ta's solo performance of 'The Moon Represents My Heart,' it made me deeply feel that playing the violin is a very, very precious thing."
Huang Chih-yin, conductor of the May Concert, said that the concert started in 2016 with only about 200 attendees, gradually growing to nearly 800 this year. Despite performing in Berlin, a hub of classical music, they have always insisted on promoting music with "Taiwanese flavor and hometown feel."
In the past, the May Concerts were mostly held in professional concert halls, but this year it moved to the Berlin Cathedral for the first time. Huang Chih-yin pointed out that the special acoustics and long reverberation time of the church space created a more solemn and profound sound field effect for the performance, but also increased the challenge of playing with precision. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150513
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