Department of Cultural Affairs

By Irene Ku
Staff Reporter

Dulcet sounds will fill the air Saturday and Sunday night, October 27 and 28, beginning at 7:30pm, as the Taipei Symphony Orchestra presents "The Tones of Autumn" with a strong cast in Daan Park Amphitheater. Music lovers are invited to enjoy a delightful musical feast in the cool of an autumn evening.

Chun-chiang Chiu, the Music Director of the Taipei Philharmonic Opera Studio and a respected conductor, is in charge of "The Tones of Autumn" this time. He has invited the internationally distinguished pianist Rueibin Chen, whose musicianship has been highly praised by many renowned musicians and critics, to perform several piano concerti including the second movements of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat Major, as well as Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini together with the TSO. This is certain to be a performance very high in musical values. In addition to the impressive piano concerti, the TSO will also present Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila, Tchaikovsky's Grand pas de deux from The Nutcracker, the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major, and the well-known Star Wars movie theme songs.

As an internationally acclaimed pianist, Rueibin Chen's distinguished career has earned him a reputation for technical brilliance, immense energy and intense artistic expression. Once, after a concert in the Musikverein, the Kurier (Austria) raved, "The pianist Rueibin Chen gave proof that he merits the many prizes he has already won. He performed Ravel's 'Gaspard de la Nuit,' first delicately, then swelling in mood and very securely throughout, completely engrossed in his act." It is a tremendous honor to have Rueibin Chen as a part of the evening's strong cast of performers to present his sensitive interpretations to the audience.

In addition, a professional host, Conrad Hsing, will be on hand to offer further insights into these wonderful works for the audience.