NCPA Orchestra x Siqing Lu
2014 North America Tour
Tour
Overview
In November 2014, internationally acclaimed violinist Siqing Lu joined the China NCPA Orchestra as soloist for its first-ever North American tour. The orchestra performed in seven major cities across North America — Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal — appearing in world-class venues including Chicago Symphony Center, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Canada’s National Arts Centre, Koerner Hall, and Place des Arts in Montreal.
All concerts on this tour were presented as part of each venue’s official season programming, marking a significant presence of China’s top symphonic ensemble within the mainstream North American classical scene.
As featured soloist, Siqing Lu performed the iconic Chinese violin concerto The Butterfly Lovers, receiving high praise from international critics. He was hailed as “one of the finest contemporary interpreters of The Butterfly Lovers,” contributing greatly to the growing global recognition of Chinese symphonic repertoire.
Tour Period
2 November 2014 – 13 November 2014
Conductor
Jia Lu
Cities / Venues
Chicago — Chicago Symphony Center
Washington D.C. — Kennedy Center Concert Hall
New York — Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
Philadelphia — Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Ottawa — Southam Hall, National Arts Center
Toronto — Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory
Montreal — Maison Symphonique, Place des Arts
Highlights
Zhanhao He & Gang Chen: The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
(Violin Soloist: Siqing Lu)
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64
Gallery
About NCPA Orchestra
National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, China
Established in March 2010, the NCPA Orchestra is the resident orchestra of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing, China. Under the leadership of renowned conductors such as Lu Jia (Chief Conductor) and Li Xincao, the orchestra has quickly risen to become one of the most dynamic and artistically accomplished ensembles in China.
The NCPA Orchestra performs regularly in operas, ballets, and symphonic concerts at the NCPA, collaborating with leading artists and conductors from around the world. Its wide-ranging repertoire spans from classical masterpieces to contemporary works, including Chinese compositions, world premieres, and cross-genre projects.
In addition to its domestic performances, the orchestra has embarked on successful international tours across Europe, North America, and Asia, showcasing the vitality of China’s symphonic scene on the global stage.
With a mission to serve as a cultural ambassador, the NCPA Orchestra continues to push artistic boundaries and promote cross-cultural dialogue through music.
NCPA Orchestra x Siqing Lu
2014 North America Tour
Cities / Venues
Chicago — Chicago Symphony Center
Washington D.C. — Kennedy Center Concert Hall
New York — Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
Philadelphia — Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center
Ottawa — Southam Hall, National Arts Center
Toronto — Koerner Hall, The Royal Conservatory
Montreal — Maison Symphonique, Place des Arts