Bulgarian Piano Heritage Concert in Beijing
On the evening of 2nd April 2024
With exquisite piano skills and deep musical heritage, pianist Simeon Goshev from Bulgaria came as promised and played works of different periods such as Mozart, Liszt and so on for the audience, and at the same time, with the first introduction of the "Bulgarian Piano Heritage" music project by DDDW-Classical, he played many works from the album of the same name issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture.
The concert also invited Mr Andrey Tehov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to China, Mr Ivaylo Iordanov, Counsellor, Milena Stoyanova, Hristo Gotzev, Ivalina Gotzeva, Angel Georgiev, Nina Komarova, the Bulgarian Embassy in Beijing to join the concert. The Bulgarian Embassy in China, Nina Komarova and Milena Stoyanova were present to experience the unique charm of Bulgarian music.
Through the common language of music, they also demonstrated the diversity and possibilities of cultural exchanges.
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Erhu Konzert in Vienna
The Erhu is a traditional Chinese musical instrument and is considered one of the most representative folk string instruments in the world. It has a long history, dating back to ancient China and has existed for thousands of years. The external shape of the Erhu is slender and elegant, with two strings typically made from horsehair or sheepgut, while the body is crafted from wood or bamboo. When playing, musicians use two long bows and employ various techniques such as pulling, stroking, and trembling to express different tonal colors and emotions.
The Erhu is distinguished by its unique sound qualities, which are soft and profound, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions such as melancholy, joy, and passion. It plays an irreplaceable role not only in traditional Chinese music but also finds extensive application and innovation in contemporary music. Many musicians are constantly trying to blend the Erhu with other musical styles and create new, interesting works to give it new life.
The Erhu and the violin have a certain overlap in their tonal range. Although the Erhu only has two strings, its range is quite broad and can cover the tonal range of the violin. This allows the Erhu to play most of the notes in violin pieces. At the same time, there are similarities in music theory and playing techniques.
As a world music capital, Vienna boasts rich musical resources and a long musical tradition, making it an important place for the cultural exchange of music from different parts of the world. We aim to promote traditional Chinese music in this internationally influential city to help more people understand, appreciate, and engage with it.
By organizing events and cultural exchange activities for traditional Chinese music in Vienna, we strive to promote the exchange and integration between Western and Chinese music, contributing to the diversity and prosperity of world music.
