From left: Pinyan Lin, Jennie Zhan and Di Xiao take a bow after a stunning evening of Chinese music with the University of Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. (Photo: Nicola Gotts)
From left: Pinyan Lin, Jennie Zhan and Di Xiao take a bow after a stunning evening of Chinese music with the University of Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. (Photo: Nicola Gotts) University of Birmingham ablaze with orchestral fireworks as internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Di Xiao and friends took centre stage. The University of Birmingham was ablaze with orchestral fireworks as internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist Di Xiao and the University of Birmingham's Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Daniele Rosina, took centre stage. The highly-anticipated event at Elgar Concert Hall, which sold out weeks in advance, left attendees spellbound, immersed in a symphonic celebration that bridged cultures and ignited the Year of the Dragon. The programme featured a captivating blend of Western and Chinese musical influences, anchored by the iconic Yellow River Piano Concerto, composed by Yin Chengzong and Chu Wanghua. As the audience settled into their seats and the opening notes of the Yellow River Concerto reverberated through the hall, listeners were transported to the heart of China. Our celebration gives us the chance to bring together people from within the University and beyond to build bridges across continents, while offering an exciting insight into Chinese culture.
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