China News Agency, Hamburg, April 29 (Reporter Ma Xiuxiu) On the evening of the 28th, hundreds of shiny drones danced around the Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg, Germany, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the opening of this new landmark of Hamburg culture. .
That night, the lighting artwork "Breaking the Waves" created by the Dutch artist group DRIFT outside the Elbe Philharmonic Concert Hall in Hamburg premiered, attracting thousands of spectators.
"Breaking the Waves" is another climax of Hamburg's celebration of the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Elbe Philharmonic after the gala concert and gala music festival on January 11.
The work will also be performed for three consecutive nights until May 1.
According to reports, "Breaking the Waves" is tailor-made for the Elbe Philharmonic Hall by Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta of the group DRIFT.
Inspired by the second movement of Thomas Ardes' Piano Concerto, the artist connected the flow of the river with the music played within the building by choreographing a swarm of drones that surrounds the concert hall.
Dr. Carsten Brosda, Minister of Culture and Media of the City of Hamburg, said the art installation was the result of a creative collaboration that took place in the cultural metropolis of Hamburg.
Through "Breaking the Waves", Hamburg presents an unforgettable picture to the world and a sincere invitation.
According to Christoph Lieben-Seutter, artistic director of the Elbphilharmonie and Leidse, the work links technology and environment, in line with the theme of this year's Hamburg International Music Festival " nature” complements each other.
He also told a reporter from China News Agency that cultural exchanges play an important role in the friendship between the two countries.
Before the epidemic, many Chinese artists and orchestras visited, and we look forward to more Chinese tourists and artists visiting after the epidemic.
Before the premiere of "Breaking the Waves", Joseph Haydn's oratorio "Genesis" kicked off the 6th Hamburg International Music Festival.
It is reported that the Hamburg International Music Festival will last until June 1st, during which more than 60 music events with the theme of "nature" will be staged at the Elbphilharmonie Hall and the Reidz Concert Hall.
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