By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Chen Guan-xin
The upcoming "2012 Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Carnival" seriesperformanceswill feature the "Les Misérables—Rising from Adversity" concert on October 20. Conducted by Chiang Ching-po of the Philharmonic Orchestra, the event will showcase five Tony Award-winning songs from the musical "Les Misérables," including "One Day More" and "On My Own," performed by coloratura soprano Huang Xuan-wen and lyric tenor Wang Dian. The performance will be combined with a spectacular fireworks display, offering a unique classical music experience where timeless theatrical masterpieces meet dazzling pyrotechnics.
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The "Sun Moon Lake Fireworks Concert—Les Misérables: Rising from Adversity" concert, jointly organized by the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration and Taiwan Mobile, will take place on October 20. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Chen Guan-xin)
The October 20 concert will bring the Tony Awards-winning musical "Les Misérables"—which has been performed over 10,000 times in London and more than 7,000 times on Broadway—to Taiwan. Alongside selections from the musical, the program will also include Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique," conveying redemption amidst despair; "La forza del destino" and "Lucia di Lammermoor," breaking free from the whirlpool of fate; "La Traviata," portraying undying love amid a tragic life; and Stravinsky’s "Firebird Suite," ultimately pointing to the idea that only through fire can one be reborn.
The story of "Les Misérables" depicts the miserable lives of the poor in that era. The protagonist steals bread out of kindness, ends up in prison, and upon release tries to live a reformed life. Yet he faces discrimination and oppression everywhere, is forced to change his identity and start anew, continues doing good deeds, but is relentlessly pursued by a police officer representing law and justice. The entire play conveys the importance of kindness and forgiveness, even in the face of adversity and poverty.
In addition, Lion Travel has planned a group one-day tour to Sun Moon Lake for the October 20 concert, limited to 200 people. The cost per person is NT$1,099, and if four people sign up, the fourth person enjoys a discounted rate of NT$520 and can reserve a special seat for the concert. Taiwan Mobile users can also get an additional NT$100 discount. Detailed registration information will be announced on October 19 on the websites of the Taiwan Mobile Foundation and Lion Travel.
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