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QUEENS WEEKLY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 QNS.COM
Forty Years of Friendship Between
China and the United States
The Golden Night Concert celebrated the
40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the United States
and China. The pre-concert reception featured
prominent political leaders including
Congresswoman Grace Meng, Senator
David Carlucci, New York City Comptroller
Scott Stringer and former chairman of the
New York Republican State Committee Edward
F. Cox. A host of famous artists came
together for the concert including Chinese
American pianist Yin Cheng-Zong, outstanding
violin master Cho-Liang Lin, contemporary
singer Zheng Xu Lan, beloved
Peking Opera actor and “Mei Lanfang Gold
Award” winner Li Jun, Jinghu and Erhu performers
Ji Jie and Zhang Baoli and Huo Zun
(Henry), the top Chinese pop singer. They
were joined by The Asian Cultural Symphony
led by Conductor Fang Fei and respected
artists from the New York arts community.
Huo Zun Carries On Chinese
Traditional Style With Grace
One of the iconic young artists from China
was Henry Huo Zun who enchanted the audience
with his breathtaking voice and his
remarkable vocal range. Zun became an
overnight sensation in 2014, winning the
An Evening of Music and Cultural Harmony:
The Golden Night Concert Celebrates
China-US Bond
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prominent talent show for singer
songwriters. His original composition
‘Rolled-up Pearl Curtain’
was awarded Song of the Year
and broadcast worldwide at the
CCTV Chinese New Year’s Eve
Gala. At the Golden Night concert
Huo Zun performed a variety
of pieces showcasing the
beauty of both traditional Chinese
as well as modern styles
of music creating a truly unique
musical journey.
Before the concert Huo Zun described
the boundless nature of
music and its ability to create
a bond among people from all
cultures and ages through common
emotions. The song “One
Night in Beijing” which combines
elements of Chinese Opera and
western pop music was one example
of the cross-cultural nature
of the performance. Huo
Zun’s beautiful voice brought
this song to life delighting the
A Beautiful Bridge
Between Cultures
The talented ensemble of performers
received warm applause
and admiration from the
audience and created a bridge
between cultures building a special
fanbase in the United States.
The Golden Night Concert was
a truly memorable and enchanting
evening that helped foster
the spirit of cultural exchange
through the beauty of music.
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