Silk Road Melody is a musical epic performed by the Guangdong National Orchestra of China at the Orpheum
Date/Time: Sep 16 2016, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Vancouver, Orpheum
The orchestra’s seventy musicians bring together Western and Chinese instruments to elevate traditional Cantonese music to new heights.
Silk Road Melody illustrates the story of China’s historical Maritime Silk Road. The cycle consists of seven movements, bringing to life the history of how the Guangdong people opened up the Maritime Silk Road, the exotic views along their voyage, and the joyful and glorious results of the journey.
Join the Guangdong National Orchestra of China for a journey along the Maritime Silk Road. Follow the rhythm of a Chinese traditional orchestra, paddle through a mysterious glittering sea, and get swept away by the charming and exotic culture as you experience the beauty of Chinese folk music.
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