Seattle Symphony: Celebrate Asia

Huoyuan Wu — Erhu Concerto No. 1 “Capriccio for the Red Plum Blossom”
Zhou Long — Rhyme of Taigu
Bochan Li — Tibet Overture
Nishat Khan — Finale from The Gate of the Moon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major)
Xiaogu Zhu — Selected works

Warren Chang, erhu
Nishat Khan, sitar
DaYe Lin, conductor

Zhou Long – Rhyme of Taigu
Bochan Li – Tibet Overture
Nishat Khan – Finale from The Gate of the Moon (Sitar Concerto No. 1)
Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Huoyuan Wu – Erhu Concerto No. 1 “Capriccio for the Red Plum Blossom”
Traditional Chinese folk songs
arr. Xiaogu Zhu – A medley of Chinese movie music

The Seattle Symphony's tenth annual Celebrate Asia concert features music by famous Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Indian composers. Highlighted by pre- and post-concert entertainment, this spectacular event is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattle's vibrant Asian communities.

About Seattle Chinese Orchestra

The Seattle Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is the only traditional Chinese Orchestra in the Pacific Northwest. Formed in 1984, its mission is to advocate and promote traditional Chinese music to the Western world. Directed by the internationally recognized erhu virtuoso Warren Chang and conducted by Fred Chu, the SCO offers instruction and performance opportunities to anyone of any age interested in learning traditional Chinese instruments. With over 50 musicians participating, the SCO performs annually in a variety of venues including Benaroya Hall. The ensemble includes not only Chinese musicians but also Americans who are lovers of Chinese culture and well-versed in Chinese music.

https://earlymusicseattle.org/the-seattle-chinese-orchestra/

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

https://www.seattlesymphony.org/