May 9, 7:30pm
A River and Mountain Melody Sent Afar
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
In 2026, the BC Chinese Music Association (BCCMA) will proudly present a landmark commemorative concert honoring the 95th birth anniversary of Master Peng Xiuwen, the titan of modern Chinese orchestral music. This dedicated program serves as a profound tribute to a visionary who spent his life revolutionizing the genre. Under the baton of Maestro Jin Zhang, the BC Chinese Orchestra (BCCO) will perform a selection of Peng’s timeless classics, including Dance of the Yao People, Silver Clouds Chasing the Moon, The Moon on High, and Harvest Gongs and Drums. Through a rich musical vocabulary and sophisticated orchestration, the performance will fully illustrate the artistic hallmark of Peng’s work: a masterful blend of traditional ethnic soul and symphonic grandeur.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/26-bccma/