In 2021, China Cultural Centre in Sydney and Jiangsu held Culture and Tourism Year in Australia. This year also marks the 42nd anniversary of establishing sister-state relationship between Jiangsu Province and the State of Victoria. On 20 December 2021, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Victoria and the Suzhou Chinese Orchestra, Jiangsu jointly presented a fantastic performance of Chinese and Western musical works together both online and offline, in order to strengthen the mutual understanding and friendship of the two regions. We hope this inspiring concert will bring us more courage to overcome the difficulties in the post-pandemic period and share the joy of welcoming the wonderful 2022.
Whether you have watched the live-streaming concert or not, here are the highlight moments and concert video for you to review anytime.
Highlights of the Live Remote Show
Sponsors
Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism
Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government
China Cultural Center in Sydney
Organizers
Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism
Foreign Affairs Office of Suzhou Municipal People’s Government
Supporters
Consulate General of Australia in Shanghai
State Government of Victoria, Australia
Tourism Australia
Performers
Suzhou Chinese Orchestra
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Full Concert Recap
Program
1.William Tell Overture – Finale
2.Cavalleria rusticana – Intermezzo
3.Chinese Symphony “Jasmine Flower”
4.Chinese Music “Moonlit Night on Spring River”
5.Kunqu & ChineseOrchestra “Peony Pavilion · Strolling in the Garden”
6.Chinese Symphony “Autumn, River, Flower and Moon Night”
7.Australia Folk Song Medley “I Still Call Australia Home· Click Go the Shears”
8.Erhu and Chinese orchestra “Er Quan Ying Yue”
9.Creatures of Prometheus: Oveerture
10.Chinese Symphony “Symphony of Sizhu” 2nd Mov.
11.Encore: Auld Lang Syne
Thunder and Lightning Polka
1.《威廉·退尔》序曲
2. 歌剧《乡村骑士》间奏曲
3. 中国名曲《茉莉花》
4. 《春江花月夜》
5. 昆曲与民族管弦乐团《牡丹亭·游园》
6. 《秋江花月夜》
7. 贝多芬《普罗米修斯的生民》
序曲
8. 二胡与乐队《二泉映月》
9. 澳大利亚歌曲联奏 《澳大利亚我的家·剪羊 毛》
10.中国管弦乐《丝竹的交响》
11.返场曲目：友谊地久天长
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