240310 Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra Society A Toast to the Moon

Programme

Arranged by Anna Yiu - Mountain Whisper: Fantasy

Arranged by Anna Yiu - Studio Ghibli Medley

Composed by Jingxin Xu - Dance of the Golden Snake

Ensemble and Solo Performance

INTERVAL

Composed by Anna Yiu - Enchanted Forest

Arranged by Simin Wu - Phantom Phoenix

Composed by Ying Jiang - The Impression of Chinese Music

Two hours including interval

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Band A: £16 for adults, £13 for concessions, £11 for students booking in groups of 5 | Band B: £13 for adults, £10 for concessions, £8 for students booking in groups of 5 | Concession rate (ID required) includes students, over 60s, jobseekers, university staff, and alumni

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A concert booklet with more detailed introductions to all our pieces will be available for collection upon entry

Chants of Nature 万壑有声 

The Soul of Chinese Music, The Voice of Nature 

Chinese music has long been a bridge between humanity and nature, capturing the essence of landscapes, seasons, and emotions through sound. Chants of Nature (万壑有声) draws from this tradition, where music echoes like valleys filled with wind and water, resonating with the spirit of the land. 

A Journey Through Sound and Tradition 

Led by the Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra Society (CUCOS), this concert brings together the evocative tones of both Chinese and Western instruments, weaving ancient melodies with contemporary orchestral brilliance. From the delicate whispers of forests to the thunderous roar of phoenix, each piece reflects the deep connection between Chinese music and the natural world. 

Let the harmonies guide you through an evening of beauty, nostalgia, and wonder. Join us and experience Chinese music as the voice of nature itself with CUCOS.

CUCOS is the largest student-led Chinese orchestra in Europe, founded in 2007, with both a Chinese Instrument Division and Western Instrument Division.