SUZHOU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

2026.11.18（WED）19:30

SCAC Grand Theatre

Conductor    XU Zhong

Conductor    ZHU Qiyuan

Conductor    TAN Lihua

Conductor    BIAN Zushan

Conductor    CHEN Xieyang

RACHMANINOFF 

Symphony no. 2 in E Minor III. Adagio, Op. 27

VERDI     

I VESPRI SICILIANI Overture

LISZT 

Symphonic Poem No. 3 Les préludes, S. 97

Wu & DU         

The Red Detachment of Women Suite (excerpts)

ZHOU 

XIANGLIN  Jinji Lake Overture

NOTICE TO AUDIENCE

1. DURATION Approximately 83 minutes with a 15-min intermission.

2. SUGGESTED AGE 8 and above.

3. Minimum height for children: 1.3m.

Marking the tenth anniversary of the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, this landmark gala concert gathers five of China's most distinguished conductors— Music Director CHEN Xieyang, Chief Conductor XU Zhong, and three other guest conductors—upon a single stage. Over the past decade, the orchestra has evolved from its pioneering inception into an ensemble of fine artistic distinction, deeply rooted in the lyrical cultural heritage of the Jiangnan region while engaged in a rich, ongoing dialogue with the global symphonic canon. Guided by a steadfast dedication to artistic excellence and an open, inquiring spirit, the orchestra has continually navigated the intersection of tradition and innovation. Far more than a celebration of a milestone, tonight’s performance stands as a vibrant tribute to the orchestra’s artistic journey and to the enduring synergy between the symphonic arts and the cultural vitality of Suzhou. As the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra crosses into its second decade, it embraces the future with a renewed aesthetic vision, artistic purpose, and unwavering confidence.