Nanchang, January 1 (Wu Siyu, Liu Siwei) On the evening of the 14th, the 13 New Year's Concert of the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra was performed at the Honggutan Grand Theater in Nanchang City. This is the first time in three years that the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra has come to Chinese mainland for a New Year concert tour to China, using music to open a new chapter of the 2024 New Year for Nanchang music fans.
On January 1, the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra performed its first performance in Nanchang at the 13 New Year's Concert. Photo by Liu Siwei
The Slovak National Symphony Orchestra, formerly known as the Slovak National Sinfonietta founded in 1974, is a well-known small symphony orchestra in Europe. As the most influential national symphony orchestra in Slovakia, the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra has gained a high reputation internationally, especially in the field of film, television, classical and popular music recordings, and is known for its excellent musical expression and high-quality music recordings.
Originating in Vienna's "Musikverein", the New Year's concert is usually a cheerful and popular selection, with a rich and varied melody to open the new year.
The performance was conducted by the internationally renowned conductor Rudolf Geri, and the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra presented Strauss's "Blue Danube", Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" Suite, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody", Hobrahms's "Hungarian Dance" and many other world classics. The dynamic and jumping notes and charming and elegant melodies are accompanied by layered interpretations, making people feel the charm and magic of music in a romantic and touching movement. Rhythmic dancers take the stage to the waltz "Blue Danube" and unfurl their light skirts to greet the audience.
On January 1, the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra performed its first performance in Nanchang at the 13 New Year's Concert. Photo by Liu Siwei
"My favourites are 'Blue Danube' and 'My Motherland', and for the first time I was struck by the charm of classical music, and the applause from everyone continued. Wan Wenting, an audience member, said excitedly to reporters.
On January 1, the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra performed its first performance in Nanchang at the 13 New Year's Concert. Photo by Liu Siwei
It is worth mentioning that the orchestra performed the Chinese classics "Red Detachment of Women Overture", "Ode to the Red Red Flag" and "My Motherland" in the New Year Concert, sending New Year blessings to everyone. (ENDS)