The German Bamberg Symphony Orchestra visited Taiwan again after 33 years.

(Provided by Jinche Culture and Education Foundation) [Reporter Tu Yingru/Taipei Report] After 33 years, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra from Germany visited Taiwan again.

Founded in 1946, the orchestra has performed more than 7,000 concerts in more than 500 cities in more than 63 countries around the world with its mellow, round and penetrating voice.

The orchestra is known as one of the best symphony orchestras in the world, and has won many international classical music critic record awards.

In addition, in addition to being awarded the title of "Bavarian State Philharmonic Orchestra", the orchestra is a cultural treasure that has undergone thousands of years of tempering, and has inherited the fire of classical music for hundreds of years.

The orchestra is even more famous for its unique sound - "Sound of Bamberg".

Bamberg Symphony Orchestra.

(Provided by the Jinche Cultural and Educational Foundation) "The Sound of Bamberg" is a unique tone that has been gradually developed after 80 years of running-in and accumulation. Sound, rooted in the unique expression method (Klang-Rede) in Bohemian music, is a musical experience that is fused with each other when the orchestra plays together. Nearly 100 musicians in the orchestra have a high degree of consensus and tacit understanding on this sound, many of whom are from all over the world. Although the outstanding musicians are top-notch, if they do not match the unique timbre of the orchestra, they will miss out.

Conducting Jacob Husa.

Jakub Hrůša.

(Provided by Jinche Culture and Education Foundation) Czech conductor Jacob.

Jakub Hrůša, was commented by "Gramophone Magazine" as an "almost great" conductor. Jakub Hrůša has experienced many battles and has commanded the world's top orchestras. In 2014, the conductor Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberg Orchestra for the first time Co-performing the symphonic poem "My Motherland" by Czech composer Smetana, Husa cherishes the German cultural roots of the orchestra and is good at expressing Bohemian music style. Husa spoke highly of it and sparked brilliant sparks with each other.

In 2016, Husa took over as the chief conductor of the orchestra. Under his leadership, the Bohemian-German characteristics of the orchestra have been further enhanced. Important international classical music critic record awards, including the 2020 "Bavarian State Music Award", the 2021 "German Record Critics Award", and the 2022 and 2023 "International Classical Music Awards" Symphony Award of the Year.

Husa has successfully injected new vitality and soul into the orchestra by integrating the history of the orchestra with modern music.

Violinist Chen Yan.

(Provided by the Golden Car Culture and Education Foundation) The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra will join hands with Taiwanese violinist Ray Chen, who has attracted worldwide attention, to perform the famous Violin Concerto of Mendelssohn and Bruch.

As the champion of the Queen Elizabeth Competition and the Manuin Competition, Chen Yu has been listed on the list of today's eye-catching young violin stars. It touched people's hearts and was affirmed by audiences all over the world.

Active in social media, he inspires and strengthens the connection between classical music and listeners. Thanks to his large online following, classical music can reach millions of people. Online videos allow music fans to learn about musicians and classical music in different ways, redefining the role played by classical musicians in the 21st century.

After 33 years, the Baja Inspired Music and Culture Association strongly invited the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, led by the chief conductor Husa, and the Taiwanese violinist Ray Chen (Ray Chen), who has attracted worldwide attention, with a full staff of 120 people. Visit Taiwan, showing the charm of classic repertoire.

Special thanks to the generous support of the enterprise group, which is an important driving force for this large-scale tour in Taiwan.

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The first performance was held at the Taipei National Concert Hall on March 21, sponsored and supported by the Golden Car Cultural and Educational Foundation. The performance kicked off with Bruckner's "Symphony Prelude in C Minor". This piece was ill-fated and had been hidden for more than a century No one has heard about it for a long time. This song has a lyrical theme style and grand momentum. It is also included in the 2022 "International Classical Music Awards" annual symphony award album by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra and conductor Husa; the second performance in March Performed at the Taipei National Concert Hall on the 22nd, sponsored and supported by the Powerchip Cultural Foundation. It is worth mentioning that the specially negotiated premiere in Taiwan - Li Getti's rare and famous song "Symphony for 100 Metronome", this artistic piece As an experimental work, 100 metronomes will be set up on the stage, and then they will start ticking for 7 to 10 minutes until the last metronome clicks, and then transition to Brahms' Symphony No. 4, allowing the audience in the hall Feel and appreciate this wonderful musical moment together.

The third performance will be performed on March 25 at the Concert Hall of Kaohsiung Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center, sponsored and supported by Fubon Financial Holdings. It will bring the famous Dvorak Symphony No. 9 in E minor "New World" , a piece rich in American spirit and full of the composer's homesickness, has been deeply loved by music fans since its publication. Its Bohemian nationalism color makes this symphony full of profound cultural heritage.

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