Amadeus Orchestra - Tour of China: Press reviews
The Amadeus Orchestra made the front page of two regional papers, the Jiangmen Daily (28 December 2006) and the Shanwei Ri Bao (4 January 2006). Click on the images below to see the articles (articles open in a new browser window).
The orchestra also received a mention in the national paper, China Daily, on 26 December. Here is an excerpt translated from the article:
Classical Works Herald Musical New Year
Locals and visitors alike are preparing for a feast for their ears as Shanghai celebrates the New Year with a wide range of concerts to suit every taste throughout this week and next.
On New Year's Eve alone there are eight performances from ensembles based at home and abroad at different venues, featuring a variety of programs...
At the Shanghai Centre Theatre, the Amadeus Orchestra & Chorus from London will present a repertoire including Elgar's Enigma Variations, a selection of Johann Strauss' waltzes and various pieces by Mozart as 2006 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Austrian musician.
The young British conductor Philip Mackenzie will take the baton, and the concert also features the charming violinist Victoria Sayles.
The Amadeus Orchestra is one of the world's foremost training orchestras for young professionals and music students, and their concerts have become renowned for their quality and vitality.
Sample concert programmes can be seen here (opens in a new browser window).