VOYAGE: Folk Traditions Anew
After a successful 2022 Fringe season, come aboard a musical journey with Adelaide’s own Silk Strings Ensemble. Pairing three Chinese huqin with a cello in a quartet, they will embark on a voyage exploring folk and traditional music from around the globe in an intimate setting.
'Voyage: Folk Traditions Anew' is a 60 minute program featuring music from or inspired by folk traditions from across the globe and cultures. The diversity of music chosen originates from Asia, Europe, the Americas and Australia.
Celebrating the significance of folk and traditional music with a lush and unique soundscape paired with visual projections, the show offers audiences a fresh musical perspective of this global musical voyage.
"..sensitive phrasing and excellent balance from all four players" The Advertiser.
Presented by: Silk Strings Ensemble
Silk Strings is a 胡琴 (Hu Qin), or Chinese spike fiddle trio based in Adelaide, Australia. The material "silk" ties our instrument's history together, as well as countless many other instruments. Founded in 2021, we aim to expand and explore the art of Huqin chamber playing through existing Huqin repertoire, commissioning new works, or collaborating with other art forms across all cultures and fields.
Executive Director: Tsan-Huang Tsai
Principal Artists: David Dai, Felix Wang, Lester Wong
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
With each song adapted to three Huqin’s and a Cello, the four produced beautiful melodies that resonate through your entire body. - Ekkia Evans, The Adelaide Show Podcast
What they bring is a unique glimpse into the music from other countries and cultures, which in turn enriches our own musical traditions. - Emily Sutherland, Radio 5mbs 99.9FM