BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A concert that brings together A-list artists from both China and France was broadcasted jointly on CCTV-3 and CCTV-French on Tuesday night. The televised event will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, and TV audiences were treated to an art extravaganza, featuring opera and choral performances, and musical masterpieces.
The concert is filled with surprises brought by some of the A-list performers from both countries. Highlights will include renowned Chinese tenor Liao Changyong, who will team up with French singer Vicente Niccolo for a rendition of the inspiring Toreador song from the French opera Carman.
Paganini Violin Competition first place winner Lv Siqing will perform alongside French violinist on classics from both countries, such as "Butterfly Lovers" and "Meditation".
"French musicians are very sensitive, and have a very nuanced method of playing, and in its delivery of emotions, they are similar to Chinese artists. These two tunes are all very delicate in how they convey emotions," Lv said. Famous Chinese tenors Warren Mok, Dai Yuqiang and Wei Song form a trio to perform another exerpt of Carmen: "A Tribute to Carmen" and the Mongolian folk song "Swan Geese".
China's Piano prince Li Yundi treats the audience with his masterful presentation of piano concerto Yellow River.
There is no shortage of pop music either. Chinese duo Phoenix Legend bring their hit song "Most Dazzling Folk Style". Director Christophe Barratier invites audience members to revisit his film classic "Les Choristes", with himself on the baton to conduct a Chinese student chorus. The star-studded gala brings the China-France Culture Year to a climax.
January the 27th marks the 50th anniversary of the two countries establishing diplomatic ties. The concert is hoped to transcend the national boundaries to deliver the message of friendship.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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