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NEW YORK, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Cheerful melodies, soaring rhythms, and crisp harmonies ......In the music of Hong Kong composer Leung Ho-yi's latest work "Overture to the Moon", the New York Philharmonic Orchestra's Chinese New Year ** performance was held at Lincoln Center in New York on the evening of the 20th.
The New York Philharmonic has been hosting the Chinese New Year since the Year of the Dragon in 2012, and this year marks the second time that the New York Philharmonic has celebrated the Year of the Dragon. After 12 years of accumulation, the Chinese New Year Party has become a popular Chinese New Year cultural event in New York City.
That night, the theater at Lincoln Center was packed. Many American audiences were dressed in festive red costumes, including traditional Chinese costumes such as Tang costumes and cheongsam. In response to this, some of the ** performers on the stage also wore red performance uniforms. This ** meeting will be conducted by Chinese conductor Yu Long.
In addition to "Overture to the Moon", the first performance will feature "Transcendence" by Chinese composer Zhou Tian, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Pacific Railroad, the first railroad to cross the east and west of the United States. In addition, the German composer Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor and the French composer Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals were also performed.
Hailey Bond, a ** person from New York, is a long-time music fan. She told reporters that this year's New Year will be full of vitality and excitement. "Overture to the Moon" is very impactful, and the historical significance behind "Transcend" is moving.
Bond deliberately wore a red dress. She told reporters that she likes the meaning behind the Chinese New Year and the Chinese zodiac, "I have a lot of Chinese friends, and I am very happy to celebrate the festival in their hometown, and the Chinese have such a rich history as part of New York and make the city a better place."
The New York Philharmonic's relationship with China dates back decades, with Gary Kingsling, the orchestra's president and CEO, seeing the orchestra as an ambassador of cultural exchange between China and the United States. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency a few days ago, Kingslin said: "The Chinese New Year is one of the climaxes of the Philharmonic's annual schedule, and we welcome people from all over the world to celebrate the Spring Festival. ”
No matter what happens, no matter what the challenges, the connections that are made through ** are important. Kingslin said.
During the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon, more than a dozen Chinese New Year meetings were staged across the United States. Celebrating the Chinese New Year has become a popular way for everyone.