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Nashville Symphony | Ming Luke, conductor | Susan Yang, soloist

Ring in the Year of the Snake with the Nashville Symphony’s 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, conducted by Ming Luke and featuring soloist Susan Yang! Join us for a vibrant and traditional musical experience, bringing together rich cultural traditions and the world-class artistry of the Nashville Symphony. 

Come early to explore a lively bazaar in our lobbies, curated by Asian & Pacific Islanders of Middle Tennessee (API) and the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville (CAAN). Enjoy festive music, crafts, and shopping that celebrate the spirit of the Lunar New Year. Additionally, from 6:30 to 7 PM in the East Lobby, the Nashville AAPI Writers will host a reading featuring writers Yue Yuan, Sarong Vit-Kory, and Tomiko Peirano.

The concert will feature traditional music from across Asia, Ravel’s Pagodas from Mother Goose Suite, and a solo performance of the Yellow River Piano Concerto by our featured artist, Susan Yang. 

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with joy, good fortune, and an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community.  

PROGRAM

LI HUANZHI: Spring Festival Overture

CHEN GEXIN: Welcome New Year

RAVEL: "Empress of the Pagodas" from Mother Goose Suite

HUANG RUO: "Flower Drum Song from Feng Yang" from Folk Songs for Orchestra

VIVAN FUNG: Pizzicato for String Orchestra

LI WENPING: Jasmine Flower

TYZEN HSIAO: The Angel from Formosa

TRADITIONAL: Song of Arirang

XIAN XINGHAI: Yellow River Concerto

HUANG RUO: "The Girl from the Da Ban City" from Folk Songs for Orchestra

NIE ER: Dance of the Golden Snake

Tickets to this concert help support the Nashville Symphony’s 300+ annual education and community programs, making a lasting impact across Middle Tennessee. 

Tickets start at $27. Submit a Group Inquiry Form for groups of ten or more. 

Please note that this event has a nine-ticket limit per household.