China News Service, Chongqing, February 23rd (Reporter Zhong Yi) On the evening of the 22nd, the large-scale symphony concert "Love China" was held at the Guotai Art Center in Chongqing.
This is the world premiere of Belgian music master, pianist, composer, and conductor Peter Leeds after completing the symphony "Love China" in Vienna in 2022.
According to reports, the symphony "Love China" is a realistic depiction of Peter Leeds' sincere emotions after he traveled more than half of China and lived in Chongqing for two years. The spirit of self-improvement is the final footnote.
Pictured is Peter Leeds conducting.
Photo courtesy of Chongqing Opera House
According to Peter Leeds, the symphony "Love China" is divided into five movements with the themes of time, space, nature, love and people.
The first movement "Starlight" is the opening chapter of the whole work, expressing his impression of Chongqing.
The second movement "Fenghua" shows the charm of Chongqing.
The third movement "Earth" is inspired by the Chongqing folk song "Huyang Pole", which is why he named the symphony "Love·China".
The fourth movement "Love" tells a love story with ups and downs.
The last movement "Music Land" expresses an ideal state, full of joy, love and harmony, and it is also full of my love for the Chinese nation.
"This music feast is for foreigners to use symphony, an international grand narrative technique, to tell Chinese stories and Chongqing stories well." Liu Guangyu, Chairman of Chongqing Musicians Association and Director of Chongqing Symphony Orchestra (Chongqing Opera House) In an interview with a reporter from Chinanews.com, he said that through this concert, he hoped to show the beautiful China in the eyes of foreigners and their understanding and love for Chinese culture.
The picture shows the scene of the large-scale symphony concert "Love·China".
Photo courtesy of Chongqing Opera House
At the scene, classic masterpieces such as the orchestra "Light Cavalry Overture", piano solo "Ballade No. 2 in B Minor", and symphony "Chinese Rhapsody: The Motherland I Love" (excerpts) were also performed.
It is worth mentioning that Peter Leeds' "Chinese Rhapsody: The Motherland I Love" written in 2021 also contains his feelings for China.
When tenor Fan Jingma sang "The sun is shining...", the audience responded with endless applause.
The picture shows the performance of the symphony "Chinese Rhapsody: The Motherland I Love" (excerpt).
Photo courtesy of Chongqing Opera House
It is reported that this large-scale symphony concert is under the guidance of Chongqing Culture and Tourism Development Committee, hosted by Chongqing Symphony Orchestra, Chongqing Opera House, and co-organized by Chongqing Performing Arts Group and other units.
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