AN extraordinary group of Chinese virtuosos will be touring a Chinese New Year Concert, performing at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Sunday, February 14.
In 2010, the lucky Tiger, the Chinese New Year’s day falls on western Valentine’s Day, February 14. Exceptional musicians, Dong Qui-Ming, Zhu Xiao-meng, Wang Wei-ping, Chen Da-can and Zhou Jin-yan, guarantee an enthralling evening of both solo and ensemble performances of a selection of Chinese masterpieces that have endured for centuries.
The music of China is truly unique and touches the heart and soul. Variations of rhythm, tone, ornamentation and composition are created and played with exquisite style and techniques refined over thousands of years.
This is a rare chance to witness the beautiful music that comes from the ancient instruments guzheng, pipa, erhu and bamboo flute.
The ensemble of different instruments creates a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere of elegance, beauty and wonder.
Concert director Liu Li says “The best of Chinese music is still largely undiscovered although Chinese cuisine, circus and Kungfu are widely recognised internationally. These selected pieces, with a range of stylish compositions, offer an alluring introduction to Chinese music.”
Prior to this concert the Arts Centre will once again be marking the Chinese New Year with a special Chinese Fair - come along and join the celebrations, with stalls offering traditional Chinese produce and special activities for all the family!
The Fair will feature Chinese medicine, massage, acupuncture, calligraphy, Chinese food, Green tea, Chinese crafts, cloths, and a painting exhibition, as well as performances and demonstrations including the Dragon and Lion Dance, Chinese Dance, Kung Fu & Tai-chi, music, songs, and poetry recitals.
Tickets for this performance are £18 (£14 students/children) or £30 a pair of tickets and can be booked by contacting the Arts Centre Box Office on 01970 623232 or online at www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre