China Conservatory Orchestra Australia Tour 2014

After a successful round of concert tours in 2013, the China Conservatory Orchestra (CCO) too to the stage once again in Australia’s Federation Concert Hall on Nov 23, 2014 closely followed by a second showing at Sydney Opera House on Nov 27.

Proudly led by laureate conductor Kuan Naichung, the China Conservatory Orchestra’s concert in Australia featured pieces from renowned Erhu soloist, Song Fei, who is titled the Queen of Chinese Folk Music. The Erhu is a traditional Chinese string instrument also known as the ‘Chinese violin’.  It was first invented during the Tang Dynasty and has been played for more than over two thousand years since then. The concert included appearances from award-winning musicians Song Fei and percussionist Wang Yidong. Their mastery of Chinese folk music brought China’s diverse and fascinating cultural heritage to Australian audiences in a spectacular showcase of classical Western and Eastern instruments.

Established in 1964,the CCO is known as one of the most professional folk music orchestras in China. Their performance style is very distinctive and takes its roots in traditional Chinese folk and opera music. Their solid grasp of traditional sensibilities allows them to blend the charming sounds of ancient China with more energising notes found in contemporary interpretations of Chinese folk music.