Sounds of Joy and Abundance: A Harvest Celebration in Gongs and Drums

"Sounds of Joy and Abundance: A Harvest Celebration in Gongs and Drums" presents a lively musical journey by Chong Zheng Chinese Orchestra. Rooted in Taiwanese traditions, the performance blends festive percussion with graceful melodies to celebrate the spirit of harvest, gratitude, and community. Through the rich sounds of Chinese instruments, audiences are invited to experience the warmth, rhythm, and cultural vibrance of Taiwan.

Organized by:

-Chong Zheng Foundation

-Australia Chong Zheng Literature Research and Study Society

-Taiwan Festival (Taiwan Day Carnival)

Co-organized by

-I KUAN TAO ASSOCIATION OF QLD INC

Performed by:

-Chong Zheng Chinese Orchestra

-Chong Zheng Guqin Society

Sponsored by:

-Meya Chinese Music Association, Sydney

Under the guidance of:

-Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney

-Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney

First Half

Guqin Solo

• Ode to History 《慨古吟》

• Three Repetitions of Yangguan Tune 《陽關三疊》

Silk and Bamboo Ensemble

• Grasshopper Teasing the Rooster 《草螟弄雞公》

Arranged by Kuo Che-Cheng

• Red in All Four Seasons 《四季紅》

Lyrics by Lee Lin-Chiu｜Music by Teng Yu-Hsien｜Arranged by Kuan Nai-Chung

• Longing for the Spring Breeze 《望春風》

Music by Teng Yu-Hsien｜Arranged by Kuan Nai-Chung

• Waltzing Matilda

Australian Patriotic Song｜Music by Banjo Paterson

Second Half

Dance along the Old Silk Road 《龜茲舞曲》

Composed by Yang Jing

Pipa Concerto: Li Nai-Ken

Hand Drum: Yang Chi-Yu

Spring Morning at Yangming Mountain 《陽明春曉》

Composed by Dong Rong-Sen

Dizi Concerto: Chuang Yung-Hsin

Peach Blossom Takes the Ferry 《桃花過渡》

Composed by Chen Yaoxing & Chen Jun

Arranged by Huang Chen-Nan

Erhu Soloists: Huang Teng-Li & Chang Shao-En

Weishan Lake Boat Song 《微山湖船歌》

Composed by Mou Shan-Ping & Xiao Jiang

Sheng Soloist: Chiu Yen-Hsuan

Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix 《百鳥朝鳳》

Composed by Ren Tong-Xiang

Adapted by Wang Fu-Jian

Suona Soloist: Chiu Yen-Tang