以《羅馬之松》聞名樂壇的義大利作曲家雷斯畢基，將十六世紀義大利魯特琴古曲，改寫成三首精彩的《古代舞曲與歌謠組曲》，其中弦樂合奏的第三組曲，重現古代音樂新風采，一直廣受愛樂者的喜愛。郭芝苑《民歌與採茶舞》取材自台灣歌謠，創作成具台灣原創性及在地性的樂曲。拉脫維亞作曲家瓦斯克斯來說《苦難之音》以新的弦樂音色與織度，深切表達冥想與哀思的樂念。德國回聲古典大賞授予最佳表演者得主胡頌，善用手風琴樂器的多重性與多元性，在團慶系列音樂會第一場，將由藝術顧問簡文彬指揮國臺交，合作世界首演羅馬尼亞作曲家赫斯基手風琴與管弦樂的炫技之作《高速公路》，搭配擅長融合古典音樂與爵士樂元素的探戈大師皮耶佐拉之《五種探戈感覺》，展現胡頌手風琴多變的音色及即興技巧，超技魅力，切勿錯過。

Italian composer Ottorino Respighi, best known for his “Pines of Rome,” rewrote ancient 16th-century of Italian lute songs into “Ancient Airs and Dances” (Antiche Danze ed Arie), a work with three suites. Suite No.3 written for strings has been particularly well-received with audiences as it breathes new life into ancient music. “Folk Song and Pick Tea Dance” by Chih-Yuan Kuo was inspired by Taiwanese folk songs, which the composer weaved into an original piece with local flavor. “Musica Dolorosa” by Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, on the other hand, features new timbres and textures of the strings amidst poignant expressions of deep grief and meditation. In this first concert to kick off the NTSO’s 70th Anniversary Celebration series, Stefan Hussong, winner of the Echo Klassik award in the category "Best Instrumentalist of the Year," will showcase the multifaceted dimensions of the accordion with NTSO Artistic Advisor Wen-Pin Chien in the world premiere of “High Way” by Romanian composer Adriana Hölszky. The dazzling display of Hussong’s improvisational dexterity and the diverse hues of the accordion will also be found in tonight’s “Five Tango Sensations” composed by master of tango music Astor Piazzolla, who fused classical music with jazz in this piece. Featuring an amazing showcase of musical charm and excellence, this concert is definitely not to be missed.

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