Long Yu, conductor
GSO Honorary Music Director for Life , “[The] most powerful figure in China’s classical music scene”—The New York Times
Diyang Mei, viola
Principal Viola of the Berlin Philharmonic, the first Chinese musician to join this world-renowned orchestra
HIGHLIGHT
PROGRAM
Concert in celebration of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra’s 65th Anniversary
& GSO 2022/2023 Season Opening
Organizers: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, Xinghai Concert Hall
2022.9.9（ Fri.）20:00
Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Long Yu, conductor
Lu Yiwen, erhu
Diyang, viola
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra
Zhou Tian
*Metropolis (GSO Commission, World Premiere)
Chen Qigang
*Erhu Concerto La joie de la souffrance (GSO Commission, World Premiere)
Lu Yiwen, erhu
—— Intermission ——
Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance March Op.39, No.1 in D major (1857-1934)
Edward Elgar
Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85 (Viola Version)
1.Adagio – Moderato
2.Lento – Allegro molto
3.Adagio
4.Allegro – Moderato – Allegro, ma non troppo
Mei Diyang, viola
*Commissioned by Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra for its 65th Anniversary
