OBSERVER: Chinese New Year
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s annual Chinese New Year concert comes to life with renowned conductor Li Biao and cellist Zlatomir Fung on Saturday, February 21 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.
Celebrating the Year of the Horse will be soloist Mindy Meng Wang (pictured). Known for her theatrical live performances, this Melbourne-based musician plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument.
Originally composed for violin and orchestra, Chen Gang and He Zhanhao’s Butterfly Lover’s Concerto will be performed with the solo role taken by Mindy Meng Wang on the guzheng.
There will also be a performance of Jasmine, an original arrangement of a Chinese folksong from Australian composer Julian Yu.
Making his debut with the MSO, cellist Zlatomir Fung will soar through Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No.1.
Chinese percussionist-turned-conductor Li Biao will wave in the year from his place atop the podium, leading the orchestra through an abundant concert program also featuring Beethoven’s rousing Symphony No.7.
Performance Date: Saturday, February 21 at 7.30pm
Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
Bookings: mso.com.au
Cheryl Threadgold

