Source: Xinhua Net
Translator:Hu Zhili, Proofreader: Shao Lijun
The large-scale symphonic concert, When “Danube River” met “Yellow River”, was held in Qinhuangdao Cultural Square.
In order to enrich the cultural life of Qinhuangdao during the tourist peak season and promote the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei culture, on the evening of August 14 , a large-scale symphonic concert, When “Danube River” met “Yellow River”, was performed by Baoding Symphonic Orchestra in Qinhuangdao Cultural Square which was hosted by the Municipal Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Television, Press and Publication. More than 1,000 local high art lovers, music teachers and musicians watched the performance.
Ouyang Wangjian was the conductor, Liu Chang played first fiddle, and Li Dongyi played piano in the concert, many Chinese and foreign classics such as "Ode of the Red Flag""The Red Detachment of Women" "Yellow River""Carmen" and "Blue Danube Waltz " were performed, which presented audience with a splendid art feast.
In recent years, the popularization of symphony and high art has been increased in Qinhuangdao, the Symphony Orchestra was fostered in the form of being run by the local people and subsidized by the government, symphony music brand, “Four Seasons Concert”, was popular among local people. "Symphony Qinhuangdao", the large-scale symphony suite which reflects Qinhuangdao human history, is being created to satisfy the people's demand for high art, further enhance the cultural taste of Qinhuangdao, and accelerate the construction of strong costal city, beautiful port city and international city, which will play an active role in creating a strong atmosphere of high art.