Special concert for Elgar's works held by Ningbo Symphony Orchestra

Category: Ningbo News
Published: Thursday, 28 March 2019 16:11

The special concert for Edward Elgar’s works was held at Ningbo Grand Theatre on the evening of March 24, as an important part of the "music season" of Ningbo Symphony Orchestra. Xia Xiaotang, professor of the Conductor Department of the Central Conservatory of Music, and Qin Liwei, a famous cellist, led the high-level concert for the Ningbo audience.

As a world-class cello soloist and chamber music performer, Qin Liwei has conducted successful cooperation with a number of renowned orchestras and conductors in the world. "Qin's performance is the integration of the most beautiful tones, perfect intonation and steely skills", the New York Times once commented. Qin Liwei played at the concert the “Elgar Cello Concerto" and "Enigma Variations". Reportedly, Ningbo Symphony Orchestra will have its special concert for Brahms' works with the conducting of Ulrich Windfuhr, a famous German conductor, on April 20