Wuhan oratorio marks a year since lockdown was lifted

Wuhan oratorio marks a year since lockdown was lifted

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norman lebrecht

April 06, 2021

The Wuhan Philharmonic Orchestra will make China Orchestra Festival debut n Beijing on Thursday, the first anniversary of the ending of its 76-day lockdown.

The composer En Saho will conduct his commemorative oratorio Reborn From the Fire at the National Center for the Performing Arts.

Chinese media reports neglect to mention that the pandemic originated in Wuhan.

Comments

  • Zandonai says:

    And who will be holding the Bat-ton at this Wuhan concert?

  • Una says:

    Will they all be dressed up in ‘space suits’ as per photo to sing and play?

  • Thomas M says:

    Isn’t it En Shao?

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