‘Chinese Music Fantasy’ Family Classical Concert

The first “Chinese Music Fantasy” family classical concert hosted by the UKKIDS will be unveiled on Saturday 18 July 2015 at Charlton United Reform Church.

The concert features great pieces of Chinese folk music as well as elaborately selected pieces of western classical music which interestingly associate to the Chinese pieces. The concert will be performed by two young highly acclaimed Chinese musicians Tinghan Liu (Violin/Viola) and Jia Luo (Harp/Piano) and a special guest English composer and pianist Philip Howard.

The concert would contribute to the integration of Chinese and western classical music. It is not only a platform for the Chinese families to enjoy our beloved Chinese music and encourage their children to learn an instrument and perform Chinese music pieces at English schools and community, but also an inspiration for mixed and English families to spark their children’s interests in Chinese music.

We take so much pride in our team. Our event planners, poster designer, website designer, performers and most volunteers are Chinese mummies who live and work in England. Mummies’ wisdom and warm-heartedness make the event happen!


Programme
No. 1 Johann Pachelbel: Canon in D major
No. 2 Francois Joseph: Gossec Gavotte
No. 3 Zili Li: Fisherman’s Song for Harvest
No. 4 Anon: El Noi de la Mare
No. 5 J.S Bach: Arioso
No. 6 Hankun Sha: A Pastoral Song

Interval

No. 7 Remix of Jasmine and the Clouds Chasing the Moon
No. 8 York Bowen: Sonata for Viola 1st Movement
No. 9 Yiruma: River Flows in you
No. 10 J.S Bach: The Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
No. 11 Tieshan Liu, Yuan Mao: Dance of the Yao People
No. 12 Arranger Feng Gao: A Flowing Brook
No. 13 Vittorio Monti: Czardas

Performer: Tinghan Liu (Violin/Viola)

Tinghan Liu (MA, BMus) is a young talented professional violinist/violist, who completed her musical studies at the Royal Academy of Music. Her mentors include world-renowned international performer Zhen Su, Yuko Inoue and Yuxi Liu. Before joining the RAM on a rare scholarship, Tinghan has already shown her talent in string instruments. Tinghan’s interest in music began at an early age. After beginning formal violin training at the age of 4, she spent much of her time playing at various concerts and competitions. In 2007, Tinghan joined Orchestral Instruments Department of China Conservatory of Music and in the same year, she entered China Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, rising to become the principal-viola of China Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and China Youth Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.

In 2008, Tinghan was invited to perform in front of the Beijing Organizing Committee and Olympic Committee Chairman Don Joan Antonio Samaranch during the Olympic Games period. She was also invited to perform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ New Year Concert and was praised by the leaders of many countries. The following year, Tinghan was invited by the National Grand Theatre to participate in the Beijing International Flute Week, performing alongside with world-renowned flutist Mr. Peter-Lukas Graf. In the same year, Tinghan performed for the Fifth China-Russia Women's Culture Week at the Beijing Great Hall, praises were received from the Vice Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee/President of China Women's Federation and the Russian Federation Council Chairman.

Since 2010, Tinghan’s musical developments began to broaden internationally. As an Orchestral violist, she performed at the International Music Festival at Salzberg, Austria, she also played as a soloist during the Viola Festival “The British Viola –Romantic” at the Royal Academy of Music, performing B.J. Dale's “Dale Phantasy”. Recently she also recorded for the “Romantic Viola” CD in London along with Professor Yuko Inoue, the recordings has since been collected by the NAXOS music Library.


Performer: Jia Luo (Harp/Piano)

Luo Jia, started to learn playing the piano at the age of 5, which is the beginning of her art career. She once studied under Professor Mei Yu and Professor Qifang Wu. At the age of 12, she was accepted by Middle School attached to Central Conservatory of Music, which is widely regarded as the finest music school in China, and began to learn harp performance from Professor linlin Wei. During the six years in Middle School, with musical talent and hard work, her professional skills magnificently improved. She was granted scholarship every year. In 2000, she was accepted as an outstanding student by Central Conservatory of Music in China. She won the scholarship each year at the highest level on campus for successive three years------'People Scholarship'. She was granted Bachelor Degree in three instead of the usual four years.

In 2003, she was accepted by Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Britain as a postgraduate, and learned harp performance after Professor Eira Lynn Jones. She was granted performance diploma of postgraduate in 2004. In 2005, she was granted master degree.

Luo Jia once studied under many world famous harp virtuosos, such as French harpist Isabelle Perrin, Japanese harpist S. NAKANO, Spanish harpist Maria

Rosa-Calvo Manzano and American harpist Catherine Brad, etc.

Luo Jia has extensive performing experiences. At the age of 18, she successfully held solo concert in Beijing, the first harp solo concert in Central Conservatory of Music. She has performed in many cities of China. Her solo performances were broadcast in Music Channel of CCTV for many times. She was the principle harpist of China Teenager Symphony Orchestra and China Youth Symphony Orchestra. Besides, she has performed cooperatively with top symphony orchestras in China, such as China National Symphony Orchestra, China Philharmonic Orchestra, China National Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Beijing Symphony Orchestra, etc. At the invitation of famous conductor Zheng Xiaoying, she once performed together with Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra. She participated in many large-scale activities and performances, such as China University Music Festival, China Harbin Summer international Music Festival and these large-scale performances of CCTV.

During her study in Britain, she participated in the performances of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, wind band and string band of Royal Northern College of Music. She successfully held two solo concerts in Royal Northern College of Music. She also held solo concert in Manchester Flixton House. She once performed cooperatively with symphony orchestras, opera orchestra, chamber orchestras in other cities and districts in Britain, such as London, Manchester, Burnley, Hull, Liverpool, and Stockport, etc. She had gave two live performances on BBC Radio Manchester.

In 2005, she found her own ensemble------Rosewood Duo which aims to publicize traditional Chinese music and culture to the English audience through her performances and adapted works. They became the musicians under three music agents, Live Music Now (found by Yehudi Menuhin), Music in London and Music for hospital. They brought their own instruments, into schools, hospitals, to the children, the elderly, and those who cannot personally go to the concert hall listening to music, giving concert and music workshops. Their music travelled all over the UK, from Northwest England, Edinburg, London, to Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, and St Ives. Jia also had two live performances which was broadcasted on BBC Radio Manchester.

In the time of playing and arranging music, from 2004, Luo Jia has also been engaged in teaching piano and harp, her students cover the age from 75-year-old to 4-year-olds. Many students achieved distinction results from ABRSM exams, some won music scholarship from privative schools, and awarded in music festivals.


Special Guest Performer: Philip Howard (Piano)

Philip Howard studied composition and piano at the Royal Academy of Music. At the age of 15 he won joint First Prize in the BBC Young Musician of the Year Composer Award, and later as a pianist won First Prize in the ‘International Gaudeamus Interpreters’ Competition in Rotterdam, the first British winner in 35 years. He has released a solo piano album and his performance of Chopin’s ‘Raindrop' Prelude can be heard on the soundtrack to Ridley Scott’s film “Prometheus”.

Supporters:
The Embassy of China, London
Singtao Daily
Nouvelles d'Europe
UK Chinese Times
Chinese Weekly
BBC

Sponsors:
Link Chinese Academy
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