Russian violinist to perform at Hsinchu New Year’s Concert on New Year’s Day
Last updated 2026-11-13 — Continuing the festive atmosphere after New Year’s Eve, the Hsinchu City Government is once again hosting a major local New Year music event—the 2013 Hsinchu City New Year’s Concert. The concert will feature classical orchestras and contemporary singers taking the stage during the New Year period, and includes two main themes: “When Classical Meets Starlight” and “A Surprise from America.” Both concerts will be held at the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau Performance Hall, on January 1 at 2:30 PM and January 2 at 7:30 PM respectively. The program includes light operas such as Die Fledermaus, The Blue Danube, and Midway March, and the Russian violinist Rochko will also perform. Free tickets can be picked up starting December 25 at 9:00 AM from the first-floor information desk of the Performance Hall.
By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
Continuing the festive atmosphere after New Year’s Eve, the Hsinchu City Government is once again hosting a major local New Year music event—the 2013 Hsinchu City New Year’s Concert. The concert will feature classical orchestras and contemporary singers taking the stage during the New Year period, and includes two main themes: “When Classical Meets Starlight” and “A Surprise from America,” to be held on January 1 at 2:30 PM and January 2 at 7:30 PM at the Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau Performance Hall. This year’s program features pieces such as the operetta Die Fledermaus, The Blue Danube, and Midway March, and the Russian violinist Rochko will also take the stage. Free tickets are available starting December 25 at 9:00 AM from the first-floor service desk of the Performance Hall.
The annual Hsinchu New Year’s Concert is set to take place on January 1 at 2:30 PM. (Photo provided by Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau)
This concert is divided into two main themes. Under the first theme, “When Classical Meets Starlight,” the first half will feature the Hsinchu Municipal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in a 40-piece ensemble some of the most well-known Viennese concert waltzes by Johann Strauss II, including the operetta Die Fledermaus, Voices of Spring Waltz, Artist’s Life, Emperor Waltz, and The Blue Danube. The program also includes a special performance by renowned Russian violinist Rochko, who will join in playing 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, who will lead the audience into the new year 2013 with lively and bright pop music.
The second theme, “A Surprise from America,” will feature a collaboration between the Hsinchu Symphony Wind Orchestra and conductor Kenneth Singleton of the North Colorado Symphony Orchestra (USA), performing classic wind ensemble pieces such as Hands across the Sea, The Lark in the Clear Air, Homage: Three Tapestries, and Midway March. The performance will also feature American-based pianist Huang Jiahua as soloist, playing Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
Tickets for both performances are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up for free starting December 25 at 9:00 AM from the first-floor service desk of the Performance Hall. Each person is limited to two tickets per performance. Any remaining seats will be available for walk-ins ten minutes before the start of the show. 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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