Recently, Ma Xiaohui, a famous Chinese erhu 【小题1】 (perform) and composer with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, held 【小题2】 erhu concert with the theme of “Erhu Holding Hands with the World, New Music Trend, New Cultural Tour” in the Delegates’ Room at the UN headquarters in New York City.

Attendees from different backgrounds and participants in the World Madam Global Awards Ceremony were 【小题3】 (deep) moved by the unique charm of traditional Chinese musical instruments 【小题4】 (display) during the concert.

The concert began 【小题5】 the song “Woman Flower”. In the first movement, “Seven Colors of Erhu, Walking with Beauty, Colorful Silk Road,” melodies from Chinese and Western songs created an “ink painting” of the Silk Road.

In the next three 【小题6】 (movement), a classical repertoire (曲目) including “Butterfly Lovers”, “Thoughts on a Silent Night” 【小题7】 “The Spirit of My Erhu” attracted the audience. Next 【小题8】 (come) the theme song from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, 【小题9】 beautifully celebrated the classic dialogue between erhu and cello (大提琴).

“This beautiful and 【小题10】 (inspire) concert wonderfully mixed classical, Chinese, and cross-cultural themes. It was a feast (盛宴) for the ears and souls,” multimedia artist Ranjit Bhatnagar said.

The Ocean of Stars, a symphony (交响乐) concert by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, was staged at the Jinji Lake Concert Hall in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on July 15, 2023. 【小题1】 part of the ongoing Hua Xia Music Festival hosted by Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, the concert 【小题2】 (conduct) by Chen Xieyang, featuring famous pianist Wu Chun. Chinese music 【小题3】 (work), including The Ocean of Stars and Mulan Psalm, all by Chinese composer Guan Xia, were performed.

The orchestra teamed up with Suzhou Silk Museum, presenting a modern show, which saw musicians of the orchestra wearing and showing 【小题4】 (tradition) Chinese silk clothes at the Jinji Lake Concert Hall. Started by conductor Chen, artistic director of the orchestra, the two-week Hua Xia Music Festival, 【小题5】 was in the third year, aimed at 【小题6】 (promote) Chinese music works.

Suzhou Symphony Orchestra also announced 【小题7】 (it) 2023-2024 season on July 15, which would close in July 2024. It was the orchestra’s 【小题8】 (eight) season, which gathered music artists with 【小题9】 average age of 30 years old from around the world.

The year 2023 marked the 65th anniversary of foreign relations between China and Algeria. It was the first time the orchestra 【小题10】 (perform) in Africa at the 13th International Classical Music Festival in Algiers, Algeria.