Chen Ning-chi
Chen Ning-chi ( chin .: 陳 能 濟, * 1940 ) is a Chinese conductor and composer .
Life
Chen studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.
Before moving to Hong Kong , he worked with the China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble, the National Ballet of China and Central Philharmonic Orchestra. He was involved in the professionalization of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra .
In recent seasons he has worked as a guest conductor, deputy music director , composer in residence and assistant to the chief conductor. He has also conducted the Kaohsiung City Chinese Orchestra, the Taipei Chinese Orchestra and the National Chinese Orchestra .
As a composer, he wrote Western and Chinese music , such as orchestral music , choral music , chamber music , musicals and opera . Hui Cheung-wai is one of his disciples .
Awards
- 1991: Kaohsiung City Literary Award
- 1994: CASH Golden Sail Most Performed Works Awards for Reminiscence at Chi Bi
Discography
- 2000: Chinese Orchestral Works by Hong Kong Composers (Hugo), Yan Huichang (conductor)
- 2009: East West Encounter I (MSR Classics), Susan Chan (piano)
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| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Chen, Ning-chi |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1940 |