As this year’s series finale to the Chinese Performing Arts Hong Kong Season, the China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO) will be putting on a grand performance on Christmas and Boxing Day.
‘Shí'èr Lǜ’, or the ‘Twelve Pitches’, is thought to be the very first written record of musical pitches, capturing human emotions disappearing at the moment of its expression. Huáng Zhōng and Dà Lǚ are part of the ‘Twelve Pitches’, and are said to be representative of Chinese national music. The CNTO, together with the Lirenxing and Qingshandu Chamber Music Groups, will perform the ‘Shí'èr Lǜ’ through solos, ensemble, duet, concerto, and vocals.
This is a great way to get acquainted with traditional Chinese music and instruments. The event’s highlight piece, The Ode concerto, will feature the Jia Hu bone flute, Bianzhong bells, Bianqing stone chimes, and other ancient instruments in harmony. The staging is also designed to be dramatic and carries historical Chinese elements.
Ticket prices range from $180 to $680.