Taiwan
Music Night
Inspired by folklore, landscapes, and cultural diversity.
DATE
25 June, 2026
Thursday
Door opens at 18:00
LOCATION
Sociëteit De Witte Groene Zaal
Den Haag
ABOUT THE EVENING
A chamber concert and reception —
an intimate evening of Taiwanese music
in the heart of The Hague.
An evening of Taiwanese chamber music, brought to life through a string quartet featuring Taiwanese and Dutch musicians.
Taiwan Music Night unfolds from the vibrant energy of a temple square to the stillness of a mountain at dawn, revealing the island’s diverse soundscapes through the music of composer and arranger Lee Che-Yi.
We warmly invite you to join this intimate musical journey, followed by a reception at Sociëteit De Witte, where the evening continues as a cultural salon of music, conversation, and exchange.
PROGRAMME
I
廟埕
Temple Forecourt
The communal sound of Taiwan’s temple square — incense, drumbeat, and the hum of gathering crowds.
III
望春風
Longing for the Spring Breeze
A timeless Taiwanese melody of youthful longing— tender, hesitant, and filled with the anticipation of first love.
V
馬卡道狂想曲
Makatao Rhapsody
Inspired by the traditional melodies of the Makatao people, this rhapsody weaves together songs of prayer, ritual, and rhythm into a vibrant musical landscape.
II
天公落水
Rain from the Sky
An arrangement of a traditional Hakka folk song — filled with the simple joy of rain, everyday life in rural Taiwan, light and playful.
IV
蘭陽舞曲
Ilan Dance
A beloved folk song from Yilan —
the echo of water in a railway tunnel transformed into a lively dance for strings.
VI
掌中隨想曲
Puppet Theatre Caprice
Childhood memories of Taiwan's glove puppet theatre — heroes, romance, and adventure brought to life in music.
THE MUSICIANS
Carla Leurs
VIOLIN I
YuTing Lu
VIOLIN II
Shih-Hsien Tsai
VIOLA
