A collaboration of master musicians from China and Australia.

Experience sublime music in the seclusion and harmony of the Chinese Garden during the Chinese traditional Lantern Festival. Master instrumentalists from China collaborate with local musicians to deliver an intoxicating evening of chamber music concert, set on a floating stage in the middle of the scenic pond.

Arranged by eminent Australian composer John Huie, and featuring the Beauty & Melody Orchestra from Sichuan, China, MSO principal cello, David Berlin, Deputy Concertmaster of the Australian Opera, violin, Vivien Jeffery, flute, Jane Rutter,and double bass, Hugh Fraser, the concerts will exhibit a seamless fusion of ancient Chinese traditions and modern appeal through the integration of both Eastern and Western music elements.

The concerts will incorporate “New Folk Musical Ideas” as well as the chamber music skills of the Australian virtuosos.

Artistic and Musical Direction by John Huie

Performers include：

Wenting Tang--------------【daruan, zhongruan and pipa】

Ying Xiong------------------【ruan】

Qing Xue--------------------【pipa】

Xingyi Jiang----------------【guzheng】

Jie Hu------------------------【dizi】

Xinhui Zhang--------------【erhu】

David Berlin---------------【cello】

Vivien Jeffery ------------【violin】

Jane Rutter----------------【flute】

Hugh Fraser --------------【double bass】

Hosted by： China Cultural Centre (Sydney)

Supported by： Chinese Garden of Friendship, Property NSW

Produced by： Chinese Chamber Music Company

Ticket Information

$65 (additional booking fees may apply)

General Admission (seating is allocated on the evening of each concert)

Price includes interval refreshments

Ticketing Enquiries:

China Cultural Centre (Sydney)

Tue to Sat (10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm)

Tel: 02 – 82283050

Email: info@cccsydney.org

More information

cccsydney.org

johnhuiemusic.com

*In the event of bad weather, the performance will be relocated to the Teahouse and surrounding shelters.