The National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan (a.k.a. Taiwan Philharmonic) is well-known amongst classical lovers. Lesser known is the Taiwanese Chamber Orchestra. Led by concermaster Dr. Chu Yu-yu, the group utilizes the universal language of classical music to speak the various local cultures of Taiwan, as well as of the native Austronesian culture. Take the famous Taiwanese folk tune “The Sky is Dark” (天黑黑), in which the rendition performed here provides a classic example of “old meets new.”
“Chamber orchestra” means “exquisite small orchestra” and is often an indicator of the culture of a certain location or community. Having one like the Taiwanese Chamber Orchestra, therefore, highlights the classical music stronghold that this island nation is. Indeed, this chamber orchestra proves that Taiwan is no short of talents in the classical music field. Hear it for yourselves, a genre blending of classical music, Taiwanese folk culture and the prowess of Taiwan’s best classical musicians.
MUSICIANS
Violin | Yuyu CHU朱育佑、Yu-Fen CHEN陳玉芬、HsinJung LEE李欣容 、YuChin HUANG黃渝沁
Viola | Tsung-Yang OU歐聰陽、Chih-Ching LI黎芷晴
Violoncello | Rebecca CHUANG莊于瑢、Cheng-Hung CHUNG鍾承宏
DoubleBass | Yang-Ling WANG王暘琳
Keyboard/Harpsichord /Piano/Triangle | Kuan-Hua LIN 林官樺
TRACKLIST
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 ,mov. I, Allegro, in G Major BWV 1048
The Arrival of Queen of Shebah from Opera “Solomon”
Air on the G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068
The Sky is Dark
TRISTESS'E from Etude Op. 10 No.3
From classical musicians to contemporary artists that exhibit their talent in both musicianship and songwriting, to jazz bands and acapella groups who tell tales unique to Taiwan. We believe that good music is worth resounding over and over again.
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