We are delighted to welcome the Orchestra of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics (TUFE) to perform for us to welcome the Year of the Ox. You will be able to watch the concert on our YouTube channel from Saturday 13th February which can be found by clicking this link SCIBC YouTube

The orchestra are performing several traditional Chinese pieces which we hope you will enjoy as much we have. Below is an outline of the programme

Horse Racing by Haihuai Huang – Erhu Ensemble

A fast-moving atmospheric piece where it is easy for the listener to imagine themselves at the race course

Spring Rain – Pipa Solo

This piece of music symbolises spring rain and the prelude to everything growing after a hard winter.

Night of Mountain – Sheng Solo

It is easy to imagine the bright moon in the sky, as people gather in their village to celebrate and look forward to better things tomorrow.

Fighting Typhoon – Chinese Zither Ensemble

In this performance the deep and powerful sounding ensemble use a variety of techniques to show the vivid scenes of dock workers fighting a typhoon

Miss – Choir

2020 has been an extraordinary year. We have all missed seeing friends and family over the last year, this piece of music encapsulates this sentiment.

Jasmine Flower – Orchestra

It is easy to imagine walking through the water towns of Southern China and imagining a gentle, virtuous girl who has been attracted by the fragrance and beauty of the Jasmine flowers.

My Motherland – Orchestra

This song represents the love that Chinese people have for their homeland.

Lin’an’s Regret – Chinese Zither Solo

This piece depicts, Yue Fei, a national hero who was falsely imprisoned in Lin’an. On the eve of his execution he worries about many things but feels he had no choice but to serve his country faithfully. 

Skylark – Chinese Liugin Solo

The music of this traditional Romanian dance is cheerful and exciting. The dancers move closely to each other while the melody fluctuates. You can imagine the skylark diving and rapidly flying around over the mountains and forests

Tea- Horse – Ensemble of Folk Music

This piece of music is written about the Tea-Horse Ancient Road in the Yunnan-Tibet area, also known as the “Southern Silk Road”. This piece depicts the prosperity of the merchants on the road.

The last two pieces of music are performed by our Chinese Co-Director’s, Professor Ping Zhang, daughter Phoenix who is 15 years old and already a very talented musician. Phoenix is a pupil at Boroughmuir High School. These videos will appear separately on our YouTube channel on Friday 12th February.

The Moon Represents My Heart  – Clarsach

Concerto by O’Carolan – Clarsach