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- Girls Choir
«Ni hao»: Vienna Girls Choir Embarks on Historic First Tour of China
Under the heading «Ni hao» (Hello), the Vienna Girls Choir is currently
on its first major tour of China. Over three weeks, the ensemble will perform in metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai,
as well as Vienna's sister city, Chengdu. A special highlight: joint concerts with local choirs, for which the girls have
prepared songs in Chinese.
A milestone in the history of the Vienna Girls Choir: Since 12 April, the choir has been touring the People's Republic of China for the first time. Their journey takes the young singers through the country's major cultural hubs until 3 May – from the capital Beijing to Tianjin, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. An emotional centerpiece of the tour is the stay in Vienna's partner city Chengdu.
A Musical Bridge: From Bach to Bossa Nova
The tour program reflects the ensemble's artistic versatility. Classical works by J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Hensel, and Alma Mahler as well as Chinese songs, traditional Viennese songs, Jazz, and Bossa Nova.
Living Cultural Exchange: Singing Together in Chinese
«Ni hao» is the guiding principle of the tour: In workshops, the singers from Vienna meet Chinese friendship choirs. The highlight of these encounters are joint performances.
Erich Arthold, President of the Vienna Boys Choir and Vienna Girls Choir, emphasizes:
"Music is a universal language. With ‘Ni hao’, our girls are entering into a vibrant dialogue with the next generation of Chinese musicians."
The journey is also a great adventure for the girls themselves. 13-year-old Hazel is particularly excited:
"I'm thrilled! I'm most looking forward to singing together with the Chinese choirs. We learned songs in Chinese – it wasn't easy, but it's a lot of fun."
A milestone in the history of the Vienna Girls Choir: Since 12 April, the choir has been touring the People's Republic of China for the first time. Their journey takes the young singers through the country's major cultural hubs until 3 May – from the capital Beijing to Tianjin, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. An emotional centerpiece of the tour is the stay in Vienna's partner city Chengdu.
A Musical Bridge: From Bach to Bossa Nova
The tour program reflects the ensemble's artistic versatility. Classical works by J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Hensel, and Alma Mahler as well as Chinese songs, traditional Viennese songs, Jazz, and Bossa Nova.
Living Cultural Exchange: Singing Together in Chinese
«Ni hao» is the guiding principle of the tour: In workshops, the singers from Vienna meet Chinese friendship choirs. The highlight of these encounters are joint performances.
Erich Arthold, President of the Vienna Boys Choir and Vienna Girls Choir, emphasizes:
"Music is a universal language. With ‘Ni hao’, our girls are entering into a vibrant dialogue with the next generation of Chinese musicians."
The journey is also a great adventure for the girls themselves. 13-year-old Hazel is particularly excited:
"I'm thrilled! I'm most looking forward to singing together with the Chinese choirs. We learned songs in Chinese – it wasn't easy, but it's a lot of fun."
