Orchestra of the Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe
2022.10.08 China.org.cn
The Orchestra of the Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe, formed in 2019, provides youth with opportunities for international exchange and showcasing themselves in line with Soong Ching Ling's educational philosophy, to "give the most precious things to children". The Orchestra focuses on training youth artists and improving the music literacy of teenagers. To facilitate the rapid growth of members, the Orchestra offers a master class called Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Orchestra with part-specific courses taught at the Art Center by Liu Zheng's team and orchestra teachers.
（一）Sparkling Original Aspiration
The symphony Sparkling Original Aspiration is adapted by the young composer Yin Tianhu from the theme song of Sparkling Red Star and Remain True to Our Original Aspiration. It employs a rich harmony and percussion rhythm to describe lively, comfortable tones of music. This symphony starts with the soothing sound of the flute which introduces the main melody, played with different wind and string instruments, to present the layers of music. As the mood changes, more and more instruments join the chorus, which culminates in a magnificent climax introduced by percussion instruments.
（二）Movement IV. Farandole
Bizet L'Arlésienne Suite No.2 Movement IV. Farandole
Composed by: Georges Bizet
Farandole
Farandole, part of L'Arlésienne Suite No.2, is a folk dance from Southern France performed by villagers in the third act of the original play. In this dance, male and female dancers form a chain by linking hands, with the lead dancer holding a tambourine for commanding dancers to change steps and formations. It is a lively dance. In this movement, the music builds toward a crescendo, and the tempo grows faster and faster, fully reflecting diverse tones through changes in the strength and speed of an orchestra.
（三）Hungarian Dance No. 5
Composed by: Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 5, one of the most popular works of Brahms, features a free style with well-adorned melodies, drastic speed variations, and a certain degree of improvisation. The majority of this piece is edited and adapted from Gypsy melodies.
