Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Central Folk Instrument Orchestra of China recently gave a gala concert “Ode to Peace” in Beijing under the direction of conductor Vyacheslav Valeev.
The Russian conductor was specially invited to the musical event, which took place on the stage of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) of China. The orchestra’s programs also featured pianist Elena Endeberya.
The concert, dedicated to the theme “Peace,” featured four Chinese and Russian classical works, namely the Fantasy-Symphony for Folk Orchestra in F major, Fantasy on Themes by Ryabinin for Piano and Orchestra, as well as “Ode to the Yellow River” and “Ode to Peace” from the second part of the Chinese folk orchestral music work “The Yellow River.” -0-