Chinese string quartet debuts in New Zealand

STORY: Chinese string quartet debuts in New Zealand SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert STORYLINE: The Chinese string quartet Amber Quartet staged a maiden concert on Friday in Christchurch, the largest city of New Zealand's South Island. Friday's concert, presented by artists from the Central Conservatory of Music of China, was a leg of their debut tour in New Zealand, along with two other concerts on Wednesday and Thursday in Picton and Blenheim. The local audience not only enjoyed masterpieces of Eastern and Western classics, but also had the opportunity to appreciate the joint performances by the Amber Quartet, one of China's most celebrated string quartets, and the artists from Christchurch, said Chinese Consul General in Christchurch He Ying. Yang Yichen, Amber Quartet's cellist, said there is a large fan base for classical music in New Zealand. Amber Quartet played Mendelssohn's

Princess Sayako attends concert

Princess Sayako attends concert

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L) and his younger sister Princess Sayako attend a concert performed by the Gakushuin University's alumni orchestra. The prince joined the orchestra during the concert to play Mendelssohn's wedding march for the princess, who will marry Tokyo metropolitan government employee Yoshiki Kuroda in November. (Pool photo)

Princess Sayako attends concert

Princess Sayako attends concert

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (C) joins the Gakushuin University's alumni orchestra to play Mendelssohn's wedding march as his younger sister Princess Sayako listens. The princess will marry Tokyo metropolitan government employee Yoshiki Kuroda in November. (Pool photo)