An evening of traditional Chinese music
Published: 10 October 2018
6.30pm Friday 19 October 2018 Join us for a performance by the traditional orchestra of Shandong University. Over the decade since its formation, this orchestra has performed to great acclaim both at home and abroad.
Date: Friday 19 October 2018
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Venue: Kelvin Gallery, Main Building, University of Glasgow
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-of-traditional-chinese-music-tickets-51262177553
Join us for a performance of traditional Chinese music by a visiting orchestra from Shandong University, China.
The traditional orchestra of Shandong University consists of staff and students in the School of Fine Arts. The orchestra is committed to preservation and innovation in the musical culture of China. Over the decade since its formation, the orchestra has performed to great acclaim both at home and abroad, touring over a dozen countries and establishing partnerships with institutions around the world.
This performance will feature ensemble pieces as well as solos highlighting individual instruments, including the erhu, sheng, Chinese flute, and yangqin (a form of struck zither). The modern arrangements of these pieces draw on tradition while venturing into innovation and renewal.
All welcome. Free admission but seating is limited.
Doors to open from 6pm.
First published: 10 October 2018
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