Russian Violinist to Perform at Hsinchu New Year’s Concert Kicking Off on January 1

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

 

Continuing the festive atmosphere after New Year’s Eve, Hsinchu City is once again hosting its annual local New Year music event — the 2013 Hsinchu City New Year’s Concert. Classical orchestras and contemporary singers will take the stage to shine during the New Year period, featuring two major themes: “When Classical Meets Starlight” and “A Surprise from America,” scheduled for January 1 at 14:30 and January 2 at 19:30 respectively at the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau Performance Hall. The program includes light operas such as "Die Fledermaus," "The Blue Danube," and "Midway March." Russian violinist Rotschko will also perform. Free tickets can be picked up starting December 25 at 9:00 AM from the first-floor service counter of the Performance Hall.

This concert is divided into two major themes. In Theme One, “When Classical Meets Starlight,” the first half will feature the Hsinchu Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing familiar Viennese concert favorites by Johann Strauss II with a 40-piece ensemble. These include the light opera "Die Fledermaus," "Voices of Spring Waltz," "Artist's Life," "Emperor Waltz," and "The Blue Danube." The renowned Russian violinist Rotschko has also been specially invited to collaborate on the first movement of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto No. 1. The second half will invite singer-songwriters Tong En and Wu Nanying along with their band, bringing lively pop music to welcome the new year 2013.

 

Theme Two, “A Surprise from America,” will feature performances by the Hsinchu Symphony Wind Orchestra together with conductor Kenneth Singleton of the North Colorado Symphony Orchestra (USA), presenting classic wind ensemble pieces including "Hands Across the Sea," "The Lark in the Clear Air," "Homage: Three Tapestries," and "Midway March." American-based pianist Huang Jiahua has also been invited to perform as a soloist, playing Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

 

Tickets for both concerts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting December 25 at 9:00 AM, they can be picked up for free at the first-floor service counter of the Performance Hall, with a limit of two tickets per person per concert. Any unclaimed seats will be opened to walk-ins without tickets ten minutes before the show begins. For more information, please contact the Performing Arts Division of Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau at 03-542-0121 ext. 350.

 

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