Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra presented its first Lunar New Year concert by performing Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus at the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre on February 6th.

Maestro Zhang Liang, deputy director and Chief Conductor of the orchestra, assembled local operetta stars including baritone Zhou Zhengzhou, mezzo Lu Yunfei (in her role debut as the Prince) and a chorus affiliated to a normal university. Conversations were removed for an opera in concert performance laser focused on the music.

The Lunar New Year’s Concert in Shanghai has been a brand hold dear by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra’s sold out first entry proved both a marketing and an artistic try out.

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