我從收音機里聽到陳燮陽指揮的上海交響樂團將要來美國訪問演出的消息後，
從ＹＡＨＯＯ搜索到一些他們在美國巡演的info，貼到這裡給愛好音樂的網友
們通個風兒，報個信兒。
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黑白鍵上演繹“幻想” ——昨訪旅美鋼琴家江天
從上海走向國際樂壇的鋼琴家江天，本月20日起將與上海交響樂團同赴
美國進行巡演。昨天，這位回滬排練的旅美鋼琴家在黑白鍵上，向記者展
示了剛剛編創完成的《臥虎藏龍幻想曲》片段，並說：“這次巡演，不但
要讓美國聽眾了解中國演奏家們的實力，還要讓他們進一步感受中國音樂
的魅力。”
江天在完成排練後，將於本月14日與陳燮陽指揮的上海交響樂團在上海
大劇院舉行訪美前夕的匯報演出。此次上海交響樂團訪美，也是在江天的
努力下促成的。他告知：“我從上音附中畢業後，就去美國留學深造，20
多年來，我一直想為家鄉上海做點事情。”近年來，江天經常與國際知名
樂團合作在歐美音樂廳演出，但幾乎每年都要回國演出，他還創作了《上
海之夢》等鋼琴曲，錄製成唱片在海外發行。為了這次與上海交響樂團合
作，他不但準備了莫扎特的《A大調鋼琴協奏曲》，並且要求樂團演奏朱踐
耳的《第十交響曲（江雪）》，除此之外，江天還特地邀請美國作曲家喬
治·卡蘭德萊里創作了這部《臥虎藏龍幻想曲》。
當初，電影《臥虎藏龍》製作近尾聲時，導演李安覺得還應在影片中增
加一首主題歌，譚盾因為演出日程緊，就把這個任務交給同屬索尼音樂公
司的卡蘭德萊里去完成。卡蘭德萊里根據譚盾的意思，創作了《月光愛
人》，還獲得了奧斯卡最佳電影歌曲的提名。在接受了江天的邀請之後，
卡蘭德萊里根據《月光愛人》的音樂，加入了中國風格的演繹，創作了這
首《臥虎藏龍幻想曲》。前不久，譚盾在上海交響樂團看了該曲的總譜
後，認為很有特色。
本報記者楊建國
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Dim sum and champagne ... and an evening with the Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra?
It's possible, with the PBS Hawaii special $180 ticket package for
two, for the orchestra's concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at Blaisdell
Concert Hall.
The deal includes a reception at 6:30 p.m., at the Blaisdell lanai,
where refreshments will be served. Admission includes premium seating
and the chance to meet orchestra members.
The 80-piece orchestra, conducted by Chen Xieyang, pictured above,
and featuring pianist Tian Jiang, is making its Hawai'i debut. The
Shanghai Symphony is best known for its recording of the soundtrack
from the Oscar-winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" film. For PBS
reservations, call 973-0289; regular tickets, $35 to $60, are
available through TicketMaster, at (877) 750-4400.
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Cal Poly Arts New Season Opens With the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA The exciting and diverse Cal Poly Arts
2003-04 performing arts season opens Tuesday, September 23, 2003 with
China抯 premier ensemble, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, appearing
at 8 p.m. on the Christopher Cohan Center stage.
As part of Cal Poly Arts "Great Performances" series, the 90-member
Orchestra will perform a program blending the best of East and West
music, conducted by Music Director Chen Xieyang and featuring
internationally-acclaimed piano soloist Tian Jiang.
Audiences may look forward to contemporary Chinese compositions, such
as Wnag Xiling抯 "Night of the Torch Festival" and the "Symphony
No. 10. Op. 42 - Fishing in Snow" by Zhu Jian-er.
The evening also features Rossini抯 "William Tell Overture," Mozart抯
"Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K448," Borodin抯 "Polovtsian
Dance," and Tan Dun抯 Oscar-winning music from the celebrated film,
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra organization of China enjoys a history
dating back to the 1870's. With more than a century of continual
growth and development, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra now embraces
nearly a hundred veteran players, as well as resident conductors and
composers.
Since the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra's international debut in 1975
in Australia and New Zealand, the Orchestra has earned great acclaim
through their myriad performances.
As a result of the talented efforts of several generations, the
Orchestra has flourished and continues to make even greater
contribution to music and the development of cultural interflow with
fellow musicians in China and throughout the world.
The Orchestra has performed with artists from Teatro Communale di
Fironze, the British Covent Garden Royal Opera, the Metropolitan
Opera, the Rhine Opera, Association Francaise d扐ction Artistique,
and the Zurich Opera.
In addition to the Orchestra抯 numerous video and sound recordings,
they have also hosted and collaborated with many distinguished
orchestras, conductors, and musicians from various countries, such as
violinist Gil Shaham, cellist Yoyo Ma, and vocalists Jose Carreras and
Placido Domingo.
The recording of Tan Dun抯 film score for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon," with Yoyo Ma as soloist, is among the Orchestra抯 many
achievements.
A pre-performance lecture will be presented by Music Dept. faculty
member Alyson Mclamore at 7 p.m. in the Philips Recital Hall.
Tickets for the performance range from $36 - $48, with student
discounts available, and may be purchased at the Performing Arts
Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call (805) 756-2787;
to order by fax: (805) 756-6088.
This performance is sponsored by Gerry and Peggy Peterson and La
Cuesta Inn. Co-presented by KCBX 90.1 FM.
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At Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 12700 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1870, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is regarded as the
leading orchestra in the Far East. The orchestra's repertoire ranges
from the masterworks of western classical music as well as
contemporary Chinese music. They recorded Tan Dun's "Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon" with soloist Yo Yo Ma. Tian Jiang has excited audiences
in Europe, the Far East and throughout the U.S. He has performed with
the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic, among many
others and performed recitals in more than 30 cities in the U.S.
including the Lincoln Center and Weil Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Program: Night of the Torch Festival, Wang Xilin Overture to William
Tell, Rossini Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K488, Mozart
Soloist: Tian Jiang Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Tan Dun
(Arr. Calandrelli for piano and orchestra) Soloist: Tian Jiang
Symphony No. 10, Op. 42 (1998), Zhu Jian-er Polovtsian Dance (from
Prince Igor), Borodin
Wed Sep 24, 2003 8:00 PM Price: $75, $60, $30
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The best ensemble of Chinese professional musicians define the true
meaning of elegance, refinement and magic of music by an 80-piece
instrument symphony featuring immortal Western and Chinese
compositions.
Directed by the illustrious and famed conductor Chen Xie Yang and
joined by the two of the world legendary violin and piano soloists,
Lu Siqing and Jiang Tian, the concert promises you an unforgettable
musical experience of great joy and inspiration.
The Violin Concerto "Butterfly Lovers" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon for Piano and Orchestra" provide highlights to the program.
One Performance Only! Thursday, September 25, 2004 at 8 pm Masonic
Auditorium 1111 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108 info: (650)
259-2100 Ticket Price: $25, $40, $55, $70, $100
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BEST OF THE FAR EAST MEETS WEST IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, one of China抯 most skilled and
versatile orchestras can also be heard on the soundtrack of the
Oscar-winning film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Considered the
best in the far east, the orchestra can also be heard live in
performance at Wright Auditorium on Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 8:00
p.m. The 124-year-old orchestra will be presented at East Carolina
University by the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series. The
program features a mix of eastern and western works including Wang
Xilin抯 Night of the Torch Festival, Rossini抯 Overture to William
Tell, Mozart抯 Piano Concerto No. 23, Calandrelli抯 arrangement of
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Zhu Jian-er抯 Symphony No. 10, and
Borodin抯 Polovtsian Dances.
Since its foundation in 1879, the orchestra has established a wide
repertoire of both eastern and western works and has performed for
audiences around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong
Kong, Japan, and the US (for the Carnegie Hall Centennial
celebration). The orchestra has also toured Germany, Switzerland,
Italy, and Taiwan. The ensemble now embraces nearly 100 veteran
musicians, as well as resident conductors Huang Yi-jun, Cao Peng, and
Chen Xieyang (music director and principal conductor); and resident
composers, Qu Wei and Zhu Jian-er.
Throughout its long history, the orchestra has collaborated with a
variety of esteemed guest conductors and artists. The group has been
under the batons of Jean Perrison, John Nelson, Michel Plasson, and
Tnag Muhai, among others. Cellist Yo Yo Ma, vocalists Jose Carreras
and Placido Domingo, pianists Fu Chong, Squiera Costa, and Tian Jiang,
and violinist Gil Shaham, are but a few of the distinguished guest
artists who have accompanied the orchestra in concert.
Music director and principal conductor Chen Xieyang is regarded as
one of the most accomplished Chinese conductors of his generation,
described as "a very poignant conductor who electrifies music with
rich imagination and tremendous vitality." He received the Excellent
Conduction Prize in 1987 at the Shanghai Spring Music Festival and a
Golden Record Prize in 1989 for conducting the Butterfly Lovers Violin
Concerto. In addition to his position with the Shanghai Symphony
Orchestra, he also serves as the vice chairman of the Shanghai
Musicians Association, is a member of the Standing Committee of the
China Musicians Association, and is president of the Shanghai
Symphonic Music Appreciators Society.
Tickets for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra are available by
sub????ion now. The Crown sub????ion, which offers the subscriber
six events, is $57 for ECU students, $84 for youth, $149 for ECU
faculty and staff, and $159 for the public. Advance individual
tickets to the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra cost $10 for ECU students,
$20 for youth, $38 for ECU faculty and staff, and $40 for the
public. All tickets purchased at the door will be $40.
The Central Ticket Office can be reached Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-5:00 p.m., at 252-328-4788,
1-800-ECU-ARTS, V/TTY 252-328-4736, 1-800-ECU-ARTS. Additional information
is available at www.ecu.edu/ecuarts.
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Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Opens U.S. Tour at Kean University
UNION, N.J. Kean University will be the first stop on the Shanghai
Symphony Orchestra抯 10-city tour of the U.S., beginning on Friday,
September 26, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, located on the
University抯 main campus at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.
Best known for the music performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma for Tan
Dun抯 Oscar-winning original soundtrack for the movie Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra has a history
dating back to the 1870s. With more than a century of continual
growth and development, it now has earned the reputation of being the
best in the Far East and embraces nearly a hundred veteran players,
three resident conductors and two composers. The orchestra will
present selections from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rossini抯
Ouverture to William Tell and Mozart抯 Piano Concerto No. 23 in A
Minor, led by Maestro Chen Xieyang, one of the most accomplished
Chinese conductors of his generation. Guest pianist Tian Jiang will
be featured on two pieces.
Jiang is today recognized as one of the world抯 most exciting
virtuoso pianists, but was once barred from music school in China
during the Cultural Revolution because his father, a singer of
Western opera, and his mother, a dentist, were condemned as
intellectuals and relegated to third-class citizenship. As one of the
first musicians permitted to leave China after the Revolution, Jiang
completed his piano studies at the Juilliard School. Upon his North
American debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, The New York
Times noted that he had "a formidable technique... shining, crisp,
energetic and colorfully illuminated.
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra made its international debut in 1975
with concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong and was warmly
welcomed in the United States at the Carnegie Hall Centennial
Celebration in 1990. It has since toured around the world and, in
1994, took part in a landmark concert tour to Taiwan. The orchestra
has explored many forms of music, including traditional Chinese and
classical as well as more modern sounds. Its CD River Water, released
in 2000, was praised by Rhythm Magazine for capturing a series of
powerful tone poems, many of which were based on Chinese poetry.
Tickets are $25 for the public; $19 for seniors and $15 for
students. For further information, to order tickets, or request a
brochure, call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
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FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2003-2004 SEASON SEASON INCLUDES
ATLANTA DEBUT OF NACIONAL BALLET DE CUBA, SHANGHAI SYMPHONY, PIANO
SENSATION PETER CINCOTTI AND BROADWAY扴 KISS ME, KATE Atlanta
The Ferst Center for the Arts announces its complete 2003-04 season,
with the Georgia Tech venue set to introduce new performers to the
Atlanta stage while hosting audience favorites from around the globe.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Debut Saturday, October 4
Direct from Shanghai, this 80-piece orchestra will fill the Ferst
stage, performing its music for the Oscar-winning soundtrack to
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," as well as works by Mozart and
Beethoven. The performance features Chen Xieyang conducting and guest
soloist Tian Jiang.
