The Dance Goes On – Dans l'interminable pas de la danse｜Concert Introduction

The concert will choose French and Chinese dance music, through the performance of famous French music such as Boléro, Pavane, Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre, Giselle, Coppélia and other works, and Chinese modern symphonic works such as Jasmine Flower and Dance of the Yao People, which are well known in China. Through the distinctive style of the two countries, the works eulogise the intoxicating beauty of Chinese and French culture, and audiences will experience the delicate art of French music.

Concert Details

• The Dance Goes On – Dans l'interminable pas de la danse
• Date: 13 May 2023
• Time: 19:00
• Venue: Methodist International Church
• Address: 271 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Ticket Details

• Price: HKD 200
• Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.
• Enquiry hotline (WhatsApp): 9344 5625
• Email: adma.orchestra@gmail.com

Programme

French Part:

Ravel-Boléro

Gabriel Fauré-Pavane, Op. 50

Massenet-Meditation from Thais

Berlioz-Symphonie fantastique / Weber-Invitation to the Dance

Saint-Saëns-Danse Macabre

Debussy-Clair de Lune (Orchestra)

Offenbach-Orpheus in the Underworld Overture

Gershwin-An American in Paris

Ballet: Giselle, Coppélia, Perdu dans la nuit à Paris

Chinese Part:

Jasmine Flower

Dance of the Yao People

Spring Festival Overture

Good News from Beijing to the Border Village

Creative Team List

Conductor of Asian Chamber Orchestra: Eric Chan

Director of Asian Chamber Orchestra: Miranda Li

Conductors of Children's Choir: Miranda Li, Yi Liu

Conductor of Children's Percussion Orchestra: Celine Wu

Stage Manager: Xiaoyu Xing, Carole Lo, Lawrence Lau, Rena Ren, Lillian Li

Masters of Ceremonies: Zhao Zhao Li, Darin Lau, Dylan Lok

The source of the above information: French May official website