PUBLISHED: Apr 17, 2014
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In 2014, China and France celebrate the 50th anniversary of France recognizing China.
Henri Scars Struck was commissioned by the French and Chinese governments to compose and perform original music at a National Commemoration "Nuit De Chine" that was held on January 27th 2014 at Le Grand Palais in Paris.
Henri performed on piano along with Jungling Wang on guzheng (Chinese harp) before 5,000 dignitaries and their guests. Other performers at the celebration included Bartabas, National Ballet of China and Opéra National de Paris.
The artistic directors for the event were Thierry Dreyfus and Patrick Bouchain.
www.henriscarsstruck.com
Photo & video credits: Mathias Wendzinski - Arter