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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular celebration as Newcastle’s vibrant Chinatown comes alive on Sunday 2nd February with the enchanting festivities of the Chinese New Year. Nestled in the heart of the city\, Newcastle’s Chinatown stands proudly as one of only five in England\, providing the perfect backdrop for a splash of colour\, sound and taste. \nThe focal point of the celebrations in 2025 is the much-anticipated parade which will return to the heart of city. Starting at 11:30am at the iconic Grey’s Monument\, the parade is set to sweep you off your feet with an incredible showcase of dancers\, performers\, and cultural displays. \nFrom there\, it will wind along the lively thoroughfares of Blackett Street and Gallowgate\, culminating in a triumphant procession towards the renowned Chinese Arch at Stowell Street. \nArriving at Stowell Street you’ll experience a series of performances and displays before the iconic Lion and Dragon make their way through the businesses of the street\, blessing them for the year ahead. You’ll also find food vendors and stalls lining Bath Lane at the end of Stowell Street alongside arts and crafts and fairground ries – the perfect celebration to kick-off off the lunar year with a dazzling array of activities. \nIt’s the perfect family-friendly activity where you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere\, packed with lively performances\, and a unique opportunity for both locals and visitors to come together\, fostering a sense of community spirit and appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures that make up the city. \nFor more information on the event\, head over to the official Chinatown Newcastle Facebook page.
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SUMMARY:Piano Greats – Elisabeth Leonskaja plays Beethoven
DESCRIPTION:Mysterious. Transcendent. Songfully\, with utmost feeling. \nWho’s on stage\nLegendary pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja. She wowed us with Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ piano concerto alongside Royal Northern Sinfonia in September 2023. We’re ecstatic she’s back. \nWhat they’re playing\nBeethoven’s final three sonatas for piano. An unmissable trio. \nWhat you’ll hear\n\nLudwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 30 (21′)\nLudwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 31 (20′)\nLudwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 32 (27′) \nWho’s playing it\n\nElisabeth Leonskaja piano \n\nWhat’s happening in the music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese pieces were written in a frenzy of creativity\, each an experiment. ranging from the tender and transcendent to the enigmatic and quirky. On the surface No.30 is calm\, but peek beyond that surface and it’s dark and brooding. No.31 is tender and transcendent\, while Beethoven’s very last Sonata\, No.32\, is something of an enigma. Turning convention on its head\, it only has 2 movements\, and contains music that’s serene\, angst-ridden and quirky\, with a lopsided rhythm in one spot that almost sounds like jazz \n \nA legend\n\nHere’s Elisabeth Leonskaja in action\, playing exactly the same line up you’ll enjoy in Gateshead. YouTubers are definitely fans\, describing her performance as ‘Spellbinding’\, ‘Sublime’ and describing her as ‘a Legend!!!!’\, though we don’t escape one of the staples of grumpy audience members\, with one person describing someone coughing as ‘a crime against humanity and music’. Bit over the top maybe? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
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