Long Yu, conductor
GSO Honorary Music Director for Life , “[The] most powerful figure in China’s classical music scene”—The New York Times
Diyang Mei, viola
Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic, the first Chinese musician to join this world-renowned orchestra
Lu Yiwen, erhu
Shanghai Conservatory of Music faculty member, Gold medalist of both the Golden Bell and Wenhua Awards
HIGHLIGHT
PROGRAM
Concert in celebration of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra’s 65th Anniversary
& GSO 2022/2023 Season Opening
Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2022.9.9（ Fri.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Long Yu, conductor
Lu Yiwen, erhu
Diyang, viola
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Zhou Tian
*Metropolis (GSO Commission, World Premiere)
Chen Qigang
*Erhu Concerto La joie de la souffrance (GSO Commission, World Premiere)
Lu Yiwen, erhu
—— Intermission ——
Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance March Op.39, No.1 in D major (1857-1934)
Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85 (Viola Version)
1.Adagio – Moderato
2.Lento – Allegro molto
3.Adagio
4.Allegro – Moderato – Allegro, ma non troppo
Mei Diyang, viola
*Commissioned by Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra for its 65th Anniversary
