Elites Night
- Performer
- NTUCO
- Time
- 2012-05-11 19:00 ~ 2012-05-11 21:00
- place
- The Odeum (Free Entry)
“Elites’ night” is one of the most important activities in NTUCO. It is originally for choosing the concerto performer in our periodical concert. In recent years, for the purpose of “providing NTUCO members opportunities to express themselves”, members in NTUCO can have a stage to present their practicing achievement and personal skills.
The style of elites’ night is unrestrained, both solo and ensemble are welcomed; and the instruments are not restrict in Chinese instrument, cello, flute and piano were appeared in the stage. Welcome to join us and enjoy the music!
[NTU Young Artist]Piano Duet / Four-hand Piano Music
- Performer
- Duo Kenneth Hung X Bob Wei
- Time
- 2012-05-21 19:00 ~ 2012-05-21 21:00
- place
- The Odeum (Free Entry)
Two young artist award winners of NTU Center for the Arts, Kenneth Hung and Bob Wei, bring their experience on the stage to present a program of master works on one piano, four-hands. The evening’s repertoire includes duet works composed by German/Austrian composers, i.e., W.A. Mozart, F. Schubert, R. Schumann, and J. Brahms. Expect also arrangements of orchestral works, piano quintet and German art songs of these composers. The concert will be held at the Odeum of NTU Centers for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st of May 2012. Admission to the program is free.
Okinawa, Japan. Sanshin Ballads
- Performer
- UMI
- Time
- 2012-05-16 12:20 ~ 2012-05-16 13:10
- place
- Luming Square
UMIKAJI BAND mainly presents the popular Okinawan songs with guitar, Sanshin, and Japanese Yaeyama singing style.For example, NADA SOU SOU, FLOWER, and THE BOOM....Those songs are very popular in Taiwan, too. Finally, we will share with Okinawa style dance and teach audience a simple hand movment together.
Beyond Boundaries
- Performer
- Vita Eterna
- Time
- 2012-04-25 12:20 ~ 2012-04-25 13:10
- place
- Luming Square
Chi-Hui employed some of the world's finest studio musicians to record four compositions in a style that both honored her Chinese heritage and the western musical sensibilities she had acquired. After a long period of experimentation, she created a fresh and contemporary Chinese sound. She called it “Chinese Fusion”. She titled this labour of love Vita Eterna, to express her wish that the music might find eternal life. Vita Eterna will perform a set of program from their debut album“Beyond Boundaries”plus some new works from 2011 and a new composition from 2012.
Suming's Amis Music Party
- Performer
- Suming
- Time
- 2012-04-30 19:00 ~ 2012-04-30 21:00
- place
- The Odeum
Suming is an Amis singer, who insist composing in Amis language. He is also the first Taiwan aboriginal singer who is well-know by Chinese popular music audience. In this perfoemance, Suming will sing his Amis songs and share his ideas and dreams about the future of Amis music.
Dancing Monk—Soy La Ley plays Thelonious Monk
- Performer
- Soy, Musician
- Time
- 2012-05-22 19:00 ~ 2012-05-22 21:00
- place
- The Odeum (Free Entry)
Soy La Ley will carry the music and spirit of Thelonious Monk into National Taiwan University. Musically, the band will interpret Monk’s work through African roots and Afro-Cuban rhythms; make the dialogue between Afro-Cuban and Bebop. In terms of performing styles, Soy La Ley will use lecture-demonstration with Monk’s anecdote and Latin cultural stories. Jazztimes used to write about Monk’s performance as “ Let’s call this set about 15% good, 60% great and 25% overwhelming.”
TaKaDiMi projet
- Performer
- Glen Velez, Lori Cotler, ,
- Time
- 2012-05-30 19:00 ~ 2012-05-30 21:00
- place
- The Odeum (Free Entry)
Let Glen Velez, Grammy Award-winning Master Drummer, and Rhythm Voice Virtuoso Lori Cotler lead you to the wonderland of world music, displayin the delicate art of hand drum and unlimited domain of rhythmic voice. NTU Center for the Arts also invites hand drum band --Taipei Sogood, led by hand drum player Huang Shin-huei to hold a demonstrative performance. It is definitely a marvellous feast you should not miss.
The New Compositions of Classical Chinese Poetry
- Performer
- National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan (NCO), GuoGuang opera Company, , , , , , , , , ,
- Time
- 2012-06-05 19:00 ~ 2012-06-05 20:30
- place
- The Hall of the 1st Student Activity Center (Free Entry)
Back in the ancient China, “poetry” and “music” are not two separate elements in isolation but rather a well-blended unity in perfect harmony. In this program, GuoGuang opera Company and National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan (NCO) work together, situating the blend of “poetry and music” in a theatrical context. With their own proficient skills, the two performing parties yield penetrating insights into the blend of “poetry and music”. In the great journey through time and space, the ancient soul travels from silence to sounds, transforming itself into the delicate on-trend culture in modernity. The vibrancy and beauty of the traditional art will amaze the audience, leaving them with a blend of realization and appreciation.
