Expats' orchestra presents Yunnan music to the world

“The rising moon shines brightly, and it reminds me of my love in the mountains. Like the moon, he walks in the sky…” This is an excerpt taken from The Stream Flows, a famed Yunnan folk song.

Whenever the band singer Tetyana plays the Yunnan tune with an exotic accent, the audience present would be impressed, especially the Yunnan locals.

Founded in 2017, the band is the International Philharmonic Orchestra of KMCA (Kunming College of Arts). Its members come from Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan and others.

Oleg, who u s e d to be member of the Ukrainian Nat i o n a l P h i l h a r m o n i c O r c h e s t r a , i s n o w t h e deputy head of the Kunming international orchestra. “To be a member of the orchestra, you need to hand in an application, do a trial play and pass the assessment by a professional committee,” said Oleg.

At present, the orchestra has 60 members, all foreigners. Before joining the orchestra, they were experienced orchestra performers, excellent soloists or teachers at musical colleges.

“ I n 2 0 1 6 , I c a m e t o Kunming. Now my wife and children are with me, and I’ve settled here in Yunnan.” Oleg said with a smile.

Oleg first knew about Yu n n a n v i a t h e I n t e r n e t . When he came to the Chinese province in person, Oleg was impressed by its ethnic customs, fresh air, pleasant climate, economic openness and social inclusiveness. All are impetus for his stay here.

Oleg said that Yunnan is a multi-ethnic province with 25 distinctive ethnic minorities. In the future, they will put more Yunnan elements into their music or re-create tunes for Yunnan folk songs.

“Vi a r e - c r e a t i o n w i t h western style, we hope to better present Yunnan music to the world, while telling stories of the beautiful province,” he said.

 

Expats orchestra presents Yunnan music to the world

The rising moon shines brightly, and it reminds me of my love in the mountains. Like the moon, he walks in the sky This is an excerpt taken from The Stream Flows, a famed Yunnan folk song. Whenever the band singer Tetyana plays the Yunnan tune with an exotic accent, the audience present would be impressed, especially the Yunnan locals. Founded in 2017, the band is the International Philharmonic Orchestra of KMCA (Kunming College of Arts). Its members come from Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan and others. Oleg, who u s e d to be member of the Ukrainian Nat i o n a l P h i l h a r m o n i c O r c h e s t r a , i s n o w t h e deputy head of the Kunming international orchestra. To be a member of the orchestra, you need to hand in an application, do a trial play and pass the assessment by a professional committee, said Oleg. At present, the orchestra has 60 members, all foreigners. Before joining the orchestra, they were experienced orchestra performers, excellent soloists or teachers at musical colleges. I n 2 0 1 6 , I c a m e t o Kunming. Now my wife and children are with me, and Ive settled here in Yunnan. Oleg said with a smile. Oleg first knew about Yu n n a n v i a t h e I n t e r n e t . When he came to the Chinese province in person, Oleg was impressed by its ethnic customs, fresh air, pleasant climate, economic openness and social inclusiveness. All are impetus for his stay here. Oleg said that Yunnan is a multi-ethnic province with 25 distinctive ethnic minorities. In the future, they will put more Yunnan elements into their music or re-create tunes for Yunnan folk songs. Vi a r e - c r e a t i o n w i t h western style, we hope to better present Yunnan music to the world, while telling stories of the beautiful province, he said.