Event | Nanjing Traditional Instruments Orchestra in Concert | |||||
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Venue | Melbourne Concert Hall, Melbourne, VIC | |||||
Umbrella Event | Melbourne Festival 1999 | |||||
First Date | 18 October 1999 | |||||
Last Date | 18 October 1999 | |||||
Dates Estimated | No | |||||
Status | Professional | |||||
World Premiere | No | |||||
Description | The traditional music repertoire of China is as vast and varied as the epic landscape of the country and the people it evokes. From the beautiful lyrical melodies celebrating moonlight over the Yangtze River to the galloping tune for the Emperor's cavalry riding into battle, the Nanjing Traditional Instruments Orchestra takes its audience on a tour of the provinces of China and the life and times of a remarkable civilisation. Their performance, in traditional costume, is a thrilling display of over 6000 years of musical heritage. The orchestra features brilliant young virtuoso players of |
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Description Source | Brochure | |||||
Primary Genre | Music | |||||
Secondary Genre |
Traditional
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Subjects |
China
Music |
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Text Nationality | China | |||||
Production Nationality | Australia | |||||
Event Status | Completed | |||||
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Event Identifier | 100923 | |||||
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