From the Ubyssey:
The ancient murals of the Dunhuang desert’s caves came out to play at the Orpheum earlier this month for Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion.
The UBC Choral Union, University Singers and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra were joined by Dun to perform his six-movement libretto, a work inspired by the philosophical and religious teachings of the Buddha and Dun’s visit to the Dunhuang desert’s ancient cave system, of which the interiors are adorned with artwork of musical motifs.
“Students were very excited to work with Tan Dun and his work is just amazing,” said Assistant Professor in Choral Conducting Dr. Hyejung Jun.
Don’t miss UBC Choirs perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with the UBC Symphony Orchestra on Dec 6 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts!
