The New Year is coming, and a festive, elegant, and cultured New Year concert will definitely make this festival memorable for everyone. This year, the Guangdong Friendship Theater presents you with several exciting concerts in celebration of the New Year.
Night Piano: New Year's Eve Piano Recital by Shi Jin (《夜的钢琴曲》石进钢琴作品新年音乐会)
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Shi Jin, a pianist and composer, will present his classic masterpiece series Melody of the Night along with tracks from his latest album released in November 2022. Shi has composed more than 100 piano pieces, among which Melody of the Night V has had more than 900 million plays on Chinese music platforms. He has performed over 100 shows in more than 30 cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Time: 20:00, December 30, 2022
Ticket prices: RMB 580/380/280/180
Voices of Spring Waltz: 2023 Guangzhou Children's New Year Symphony Concert (《春之声圆舞曲》2023广州儿童新年交响音乐会)
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This is a symphony concert for children. The concert features a selection of familiar favorites for kids, including Radetzky March, the Blue Danube, the Voices of Spring Waltz, and theme songs from animations, such as Totoro, Frozen, and Zootopia. When the music plays, handpicked clips from the films will be played on-screen to take the audience back to the classic movie and animation scenes.
Time: 14:30, December 31, 2022
Ticket prices: RMB 480/380/280/180/80
Radetzky March: 2023 Guangzhou New Year Concert (拉德斯基进行曲2023广州新年交响音乐会)
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Composed by Johann Strauss Sr., Radetzky March features contrasting elements and a combination of powerful and gentle rhythms. It has been loved by music enthusiasts for generations. In addition to Radetzky March, selected masterpieces by the Strauss family will also be presented in this concert to usher in the New Year for the audience.
Time: 19:30, December 31, 2022; 19:30, January 1, 2023
Ticket prices: RMB 580/480/380/280/180
"Harry Potter" New Year Candlelight Concert of Classic Film Masterpieces (哈利波特-2023经典电影名曲新年烛光音乐会)
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This concert will feature theme songs and soundtracks from films such as Harry Potter, Frozen, The Lion King, and Pirates of the Caribbean. The audience will be immersed in a sea of candlelight and enjoy melodies such as Hedwig's Theme and a selection of music from the films.
Time: 14:30, January 1, 2023
Ticket prices: RMB 80, 180, 280, 380 VIP
Guangdong Friendship Theater (广东省友谊剧院)
Add.: No. 696 Renmin Bei Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区人民北路696号)
Nearest metro station: Take Metro Line 2 or 5, get off at the Guangzhou Railway Station and use Exit D4
Author: Holly
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