Mid-Autumn Festival 2019
Category: Moon Festival
On Saturday, 21 September 2019, Basel will celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Mondfest Basel) on Kleiner Münsterplatz. It enriches the cultural life in Basel since 2010. The Orchestra of Traditional Musical Instruments from East China Normal University will make a guest appearance.
The Programme:
- One Night in Beijing
(Jinghu、Suona、Guzheng、Liuqin、Percussion instruments) - Small ensemble: Sunshine on Tashkurgan
(Erhu、Liuqin、Zhongruan、Percussion instruments ) - Beautiful Jiang Nan
(Gaohu, Liuqin, Guzheng, Percussion instruments) - Small ensemble: Lark
(Gaohu, Zhongruan, Guzheng, Percussion instruments) - Small ensemble: Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon
(Erhu, Liuqin, Guzheng, Percussion instruments) - Ensemble of Erhu and Liuqin: Flight of the Bumble-Bee
- Ensemble of Erhu and cucurbit flute: Joyful Singing and Dancing
- Erhu Solo: Horse racing
- Liuqin Solo: The Sword
- Suona Solo: Carneval on the Lantern Festival
- Guzheng Solo: Fighting with Typhoon
- Guzheng Solo: High mountains and Running water
More information about the music programme.
More information about the orchestra.