2014 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Hector Berlioz Visiting Hungary for the first time in 1846, Berlioz wrote a piece using the unofficial Hungarian national anthem of the time, the Rákóczi March. The reception of his Rákóczi March, “with a new coda and recently orchestrated” at its premiere in Pest on February 15, 1846 was overwhelming….

2012 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven Egmont, the hero in Goethe’s historical tragedy of 1778, was a Flemish general who bravely fought for the freedom of his people and was sentenced to death by their oppressor. In 1809 Vienna’s Burgtheater commissioned Beethoven to write music for the play. The output, an overture and…

Part of a Fei Tian College Chinese New Year party produced and performed by students – Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun Creations are available at ShenYunCreations.com.

IV. Finale: Vivace ma non troppo Performed by Shen Yun Artists: Jocelyn Hu, Violin Annie Wang, Violin Paulina Cha, Viola Eric Yin, Cello – Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun Creations are available at ShenYunCreations.com.

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) left his mark on the Romantic era with a range of compositions exhibiting his innovative style, as well as his harmonic and melodic prowess. Tchaikovsky, like many of his contemporary European composers, was enamored with the waltz, applying it profusely to everything from symphonies to chamber…

Part of a Fei Tian College Chinese New Year party produced and performed by students – Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun Creations are available at ShenYunCreations.com.

Junyi Tan, Composer Milen Nachev, Conductor – Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company. Shen Yun Creations are available at ShenYunCreations.com.