The Monkey King will be premiered at Lantern Festival

美猴王橙縣燈節首次亮相

February 18th, 11:00AM

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 

(600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626)

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the OC Lantern Festival 2023! The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center cordially invites you to join us on February 18th at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The day will be filled with a vibrant and exciting lineup of performances and cultural activities.

The world premiere of the Monkey King musical will kick off the festival from 11 am to 12:30 pm. 

Inside and outside the concert hall, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural activities such as learning Chinese yoyo, solving riddles, decorating lanterns, and practicing calligraphy. And don't miss the highlight of the day- the lion dance, dragon dance, traditional Chinese drum and the lantern parade in the afternoon.

We can't wait to celebrate a multicultural lantern festival with our community! Be sure to reserve your free tickets to The OC Lantern festival before they are all gone. 

太平洋交響樂團與南海岸中華文化中心合辦的橙縣元宵燈會，訂於2023年2月18日在Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall舉行，南海岸中華樂團與南加中華舞團將在活動開場時11點至12點間演出《美猴王》原創音樂劇。由何彬老師作曲，結合中國傳統樂器、西方弦樂器音樂、中國傳統舞蹈與武術，講述美猴王的故事，精彩可期，不容錯過！

About Monkey King

Step into the world of the legendary Monkey King as composer Mr. Bin He brings this epic tale to life through a fusion of western and Chinese musical traditions. Premiering on February 18th at the Segerstrom Concert Hall, this original musical is a must-see event featuring the South Coast Chinese Orchestra, Southern California Dance Company, South Coast Taichi Club, JT & Friends, Bei Dou Kung Fu and more! Get a sneak preview of the production in progress and be transported to a world of adventure and wonder.

Experience the birth of the Monkey King in Chapter One, with an epic theme featuring Peiking Opera. In Chapter Two, watch as the masterful interplay of violin and erhu, the two most prominent instruments in western and traditional Chinese orchestras, takes center stage. Dive into the fantastical world of Seeking Treasure Under the Sea in Chapter Three, featuring mesmerizing music with harp, guzheng and dizi (Chinese flute). Chapter Four (Uproar In Heaven) brings alive the Monkey’s inner child featuring flute and dizi. And in the final chapter, the Monkey King comes to a powerful and resounding end with the choir and poetry reading. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind musical experience!

《美猴王》音樂劇介紹

《美猴王》音樂劇由南海岸中華樂團指揮何彬創作，結合西方與中國傳統音樂，重新詮釋美猴王這個家喻互曉的傳奇人物。

何彬在《美猴王》音樂劇中融入武術、舞蹈、西方音樂、合唱、念唱、動畫等不同的藝術型式，呈現出表演藝術的新境界。《美猴王》音樂劇將於2月18日上午11時，在橙縣Segerstrom Concert Hall舉行全球首演。

《美猴王》音樂劇分成五個樂章，描述孫悟空從出世到自立為「齊天大聖」的故事。

第一樂章《猴王出世》描寫花果山絕世美景，並加入京劇元素，引出石猴出生時驚天動地的氣勢。

第二樂章《拜師學藝》拜師這一段，以二胡及小提琴互相呼應，述說師徒之間的情緣，鋪陳出莊嚴又神秘的氣氛。

第三樂章《龍宮尋寶》曲風清新亮麗，豎琴及古箏獨奏互相交錯，展現海底世界神奇奧妙的迷人景象。

第四樂章《大鬧天宮》輕快的旋律表現悟空吃仙桃、喝酒及打醉拳的任性行為，因而被困在煉丹爐中的滑稽下場。

第五樂章《齊天大聖》以男、女聲合唱為主，加入華語念唱元素，充滿振奮人心的效果，最後在「齊天大聖」的讚頌喝采聲中，完成強而有力的結局。