Title: On the Frontier Pipa Performance: Jia Ge Arrangement: Jia Ge Orchestration: Jia Ge Mixing: Joseph Ma “On the Frontier” is an ancient pipa song. The music expresses nostalgia and sadness, depicting Wang Zhaojun’s longing for her homeland, and her grief, melancholy, and sadness. Wang Zhaojun was known as one of the Four Beauties of ancient China….

A wanderer, in pursuit of the truth and to avoid persecution, left his hometown. He misses his elderly parents and relatives living thousands of miles away. Composer and xiao (Chinese flute) performer Guohua Chen expresses the wanderer’s longing for his homeland and his relatives with his low, graceful, and thoughtful Xiao sound. At the same…

A native of Bohemia, Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884) lived at a time when nationalism was sweeping across Europe, influencing politics, literature, and the arts. Considered the father of Czech national music, Smetana’s style relied on folk influences, traditional tunes, and a conscious attempt to convey the Czech spirit. His second opera, The Bartered Bride, opened in…

Part of a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration by Fei Tian College students A Memory from Long Ago Composer: Huang Tzu Lyricist: Lu Qian   Der Wald (The Forest) Composer: Max Bruch Text: Abraham Fröhlich   – Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun Creations are available at…

Grammy award-winning violinist Gil Shaham will perform alongside the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) in a virtual extravaganza March 26. As part of the LACO’s Close Quarters premium streaming series, audience members can take in a night of classical music performances set to compelling visual elements. “Gil Shaham’s virtuosic artistry, musical creativity and the unabashed joy he projects in his…