The Sacred Fire 2008 - Symphonic Music Concert April 28, 2008

Time: 2008/4/28
Venue: Forbidden City Music Hall
Price: TBA
MSN: [email protected]
Tel: 86-10-64177845

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TheSacred Fire 2008 Chinese is the percussion concerto produced by Chineseprominent composer Tang Jianping. The first section of the percussionwork featured the drums, interpreting the fate of Prometheus punishedby Zeus, suffering horribly and stealing fire for mankind. Though it isa Greek myth, you could figure out some Chinese melodies in thissection. The second section of the percussion work, expressing people'sstrong aspiration for Olympics, will completely kindled the flame offreedom and love fire in people's minds.

Repertoire (Subject to change)

The Sacred Fire 2008
Olympic Fanfare and Theme(composed by John Williams for the 1984 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles)
Summon the Heroes(composed by John Williams for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta)

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