A selection of Chinese folk music, popular in Shanxi, Yunnan and Guangdong provinces, will be performed by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra under the baton of artistic director Yan Huichang.

Established in 1977, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra uses traditional Chinese instruments. It also explores new frontiers in music by introducing new works incorporating various styles. Over the years, it has commissioned more than 1,700 original compositions and arrangements.

The orchestra comprises more than 80 musicians who perform in the four sections including bowed-strings, plucked-strings, and wind and percussion instruments using traditional as well as modern Chinese instruments.

Yan was appointed musical director of the orchestra in 1997 and was retitled artistic director and principal conductor in 2003. As a conductor who has worked with professional Chinese orchestras in Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, Yan has won acclaim in music circles in China and abroad for his artistic and conducting talent. The symphonic piece, “Buddha’s Story,” and “A Collection of Modern Erhu Music” conducted by him won the Gold Tripod Award in Taiwan. In addition to playing an active role in the Chinese music scene, Yan has also been involved in music of other genres.

Time: 8 p.m., May 16

Tickets: 50-200 yuan

Reservations: 11185, 8981-2344

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall

(深圳音乐厅)

Add: At the intersection of Hongli Road and Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田区红荔路和福中一路交汇处)

Buses: 10, 15, 25, 35, 38, 41, 54, 60, 64, 65, 71, 107, 108, 111, 215, 228, 235, 236, 237, 322, 350, 374, 383, 391, K105

Metro: Shao Nian Gong Station (Children’s Palace Station 少年宫站), Exit C or D

(SD News)