Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Chinese New Year

Join the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and special guests as we usher in the Year of the Horse.

This Chinese Zodiac animal represents enthusiasm and charm - qualities that sound a lot like our charismatic soloist Mindy Meng Wang. Known for her theatrical live performances, this Melbourne-based musician plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument.

Originally composed for violin and orchestra, Chen Gang & He Zhanhao's Butterfly Lover's Concerto will be performed with the solo role taken by Mindy Meng Wang on the guzheng. You'll also hear Jasmine, an original arrangement of a Chinese folksong from Australian composer Julian Yu.

Making his debut with the MSO, cellist Zlatomir Fung will soar through Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No.1. Chinese percussionist-turned-conductor Li Biao will wave in the year from his place atop the podium, leading the orchestra through an abundant concert program also featuring Beethoven's rousing Symphony No.7. Make the MSO part of your new year celebrations in 2026.

Program
Xilin Wang Yunnan Tone Poems: Torch Festival
Chen Gang & He Zhanhao Butterfly Lover's Concerto for Guzheng and Orchestra
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1
Beethoven Symphony No.7
Julian Yu Jasmine

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