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YouTuber 'Teacher Jiang' leads musical journey through Europe in new show season

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • "Teacher Jiang" Jiang Yuting's second season of the children's program "Classical Magic Guest" premieres August 20, exploring European classical music history.
  • The show features collaborations between street dance and Baroque court dances, blending modern and historical styles.
  • The season boasts a star-studded lineup of Taiwanese and international musicians, including Baroque ensembles, violinists, organists, and vocalists.

Internet celebrity pianist and YouTuber "Teacher Jiang" (Jiang Yuting) is set to launch the second season of the Public Television Service (PTS) children's program "Classical Magic Guest" on August 20. This new season promises an immersive journey through European classical music, exploring the history, diverse cultures, and iconic musical compositions of various cities.

The program aims to engage young audiences by connecting classical music with different historical periods and geographical locations. Viewers will travel virtually to France's Palace of Versailles for Baroque minuets, delve into the world of J.S. Bach in Leipzig, Germany, and discover the influence of Mannheim's orchestral innovations on Mozart in Vienna. The series concludes in Milan, Italy, highlighting the operatic traditions that were once a central part of daily life.

Adding a dynamic twist, "Classical Magic Guest" incorporates "cross-genre battles," merging contemporary street dance, specifically "Breaking," with traditional Baroque court dances. Teacher Jiang and the show's mascot, Magic Guest, will engage in these lively performances with children from Taiwanese elementary schools, music groups, and talented young dancers from Taipei.

This season's guest lineup is described as a "century's gathering of Taiwan's pride." It includes returning performers like the early music ensemble "Weiguang" and violinist Xu Xuanhao, alongside new collaborators. Notable additions are the Baroque soloists ensemble, French violinist Olivier Charlier, organist Chen Xiang-yu, and a special performance by the "National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra." The season also features acclaimed pianists Zhang Kai-min and Wang Yi-wen for a four-hand piano performance, and prominent vocalists Lin Tzu-yin, Chen Han-wei, and Lin Yi-wei, guided by vocal coach Xu Jia-qi.

"Classical Magic Guest" Season 2 will premiere on the PTS channel every Thursday at 8:00 PM, starting August 20. The episodes will also be available simultaneously on the PTS YouTube channel and PTS+. The program aims to make classical music accessible and exciting for a new generation.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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