The Angel Dances

Concert by the Cello Ensemble of the China Philharmonic Orchestra

19:30 | Thursday | Oct 21 | The Red, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North

Ticket (CNY): VIP200

The cello is widely regarded as an instrument whose sound is the closest to the human voice. With a dozen cellos, you have an all embracing ensemble that loses none of the colors in the music you play. The practice of the "cello ensemble" started with the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic, whose cello section now enjoys an identity of its own.

In this concert, the 12 cellists of the China Philharmonic decide to show their tricks by starting a program in homage to Astor Piazzolla, whose centennial we celebrate this year. Continuing the fiery South American spirit, they present more Latin American dances from Elizondo, and the ingenious fusion of Bachian polyphony and Brazilian rhythms from Villa-Lobos, one of the greatest South American composers. In the center, of course, is the cello, which plays all.

Piazzolla Angel Suite:   20'

1.La Muerte del Angel

2.Milonga del Angel

3.La Resurreccion del Angel

Jose.L.Elizondo Danzas Latinoamericanas   10'

Villa Lobos Bachianas No.1   20'

The Cello Ensemble of the China Philharmonic Orchestra

Zhao Yunpeng | Guan Zhengyue | Liu Yudong | Guo Xiaoheng

Chen Huachao | Yang Changying | Wu Xia/ Hou Xinwei

Zhang Ji | Wang Siyi | Ma Juelun | Wu Yifan, cello