News: "Phantom of the Strings" - Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble 2026 Annual Concert to be Held on Sep 27th
🎶 Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble 2026 Annual Concert: Phantom of the Strings
🗓 Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 PM
The Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble proudly presents its 2026 Annual Concert, Phantom of the Strings, on September 27.
Inspired by the interplay of strings, light, and shadow, this year’s concert invites audiences on a musical journey across cultures. The program moves from Broadway classics, American folk music, contemporary Chinese pop, and Argentine tango to Taiwanese melodies, traditional opera, and powerful modern ensemble works—showcasing the guzheng’s lyrical beauty, dramatic energy, and remarkable versatility.
The concert features several works specially arranged by Professor Cynthia Hsiang:
The Phantom of the Opera reimagines the iconic musical through a dramatic guzheng ensemble arrangement filled with mystery, romance, and theatrical intensity.
Take me Home, Country Roads brings a familiar and heartwarming melody to life through the guzheng’s clear and resonant sound.
Blossoms weaves together beloved melodies in a nostalgic musical portrait of love, memories, reunions, and farewells.
Other program highlights include:
Libertango, featuring guzheng duet and piano in a vibrant fusion of Eastern strings and passionate Argentine rhythms.
Longing for the Spring Breeze and Fantasia on Taiwanese Opera Melodies, performed by our special guest artists, the He Cai Guzheng Ensemble from Taiwan, celebrating the beauty of Taiwanese folk music and traditional opera.
Chulkang, a vibrant Korean composition featuring bold rhythms, dynamic ensemble textures, and the distinctive energy of Korean music.
Phantom of the Strings is more than a guzheng concert—it is a meeting of East and West, tradition and innovation, sound and imagination. We warmly invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the guzheng’s timeless beauty and limitless possibilities.
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM
📍 Bonita Center for the Arts
822 W Covina Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773
🎟 General Admission: $25 | VIP: $50
☎️ 626-330-4890
✉️ info@chinesezither.net
Phantom of the Strings
A Musical Journey Across Cultures
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唐韻古箏樂團2026年度音樂會《弦光・魅影 Phantom of the Strings》將於9月27日隆重登場。
本場演出以「弦光・魅影」為主題，在古箏弦音與舞台光影的交織之中，帶領觀眾展開一場跨越東西方文化的箏樂之旅。從經典音樂劇、歐美民謠、現代流行與南美探戈，到台灣民謠、傳統戲曲及充滿力量的民族器樂作品，展現古箏細膩婉轉、氣勢磅礴且多元跨界的豐富魅力。
本次音樂會將呈現多首由向新梅老師精心編寫的作品：
《歌劇魅影》：以古箏重奏重新演繹經典音樂劇的神祕氣氛與戲劇張力，也是本場音樂會的主題作品。
《Country Roads》：熟悉溫暖的旋律，在古箏清亮悠遠的音色中展現全新風貌。
《繁花》：串聯多首耳熟能詳的經典旋律，細膩描繪繁華歲月中的相遇、離別與深厚情感。
其他精彩曲目還包括：
《Libertango》：古箏二重奏與鋼琴交織出熱烈奔放的探戈節奏。
《望春風》與《歌仔戲唱腔隨想曲》：特別邀請來自台灣的禾采箏樂團演出，展現台灣民謠與傳統戲曲之美。
《出鋼》一首充滿活力的朝鮮樂曲，以鮮明的節奏、豐富的合奏層次與獨特的韓朝鮮音樂色彩，展現古箏重奏的張力與魅力。
《弦光・魅影》不僅是一場古箏音樂會，更是一次傳統與現代、東方與西方的相遇。唐韻古箏樂團誠摯邀請您走進劇場，在流轉的弦音與變幻的光影之中，感受古箏跨越文化與時代的無限魅力。
