Brief Introduction of the Program
“You’re so weird !” - Want to uncover the secrets behind this phrase? Want to see the Hengchun Princess Bubble transform into a rock star? How about a rap battle with the mischievous Red-clothed Girl who loves to get people lost? Then join the National Taiwan University of Arts’ Chinese Music Department and the Golden Melody-nominated band “A_Root,” as storyteller Yang, Chih-Po leads you through a mysterious, eerie, yet joyful and playful musical journey. With multi-language singing in Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese, and a combination of traditional painting with the latest AI multimedia projection, they will guide you into a magical and mysterious world of local Taiwanese folklore.
Brief Introduction of the Troupe
A_Root
From Yilan, this fusion band combines ethnic instruments with creative compositions. Drawing inspiration from Taiwanese culture, A_Root delimit those conventional elements and then blend contemporary folk flavors with Taiwanese-style beats, transforming it into an interdimensional island festival for everyone to enjoy.
Department of Chinese Music of National Taiwan University of Arts
Since its founding in 1971, the Department of Chinese Music of NTUA has pursued the dual goals of rigorously transmitting the classical traditions of Chinese music and actively advancing its modern development through performance. Beyond its educational mission, the department embodies the vibrant spirit of traditional music teaching, while also focusing on the depth and breadth of Chinese music culture, striving to balance classical heritage with contemporary innovation.
President｜Chung, Shih-Kai
Producer｜Tseng, Jao-Hsun
Executive Producer ｜Chu, Wen-Wei
Visual Consultant｜Lin, Po-Hsien
Artistic Director｜Chen, Chun-Hsien
Technical Director｜Chu, Yun-Song
Writer-Director｜Lu, Da-Wei
Lighting Design｜Chang, Ching Hsiang
AI Visual Design｜Chen, Jen-Feng
Illustration Design｜Chang, Wei-Yuan、Luo, Shang-Yu
Special Guest Performance｜A_Root
Sheng｜Yang, Chih-Po
Vocal｜Yu, Yi-Ting
Keyboard｜Lin, Chiao
Liuqin、Ruan｜Lin, Wan-Ting
Percussion｜Chen, Yu-Ping
Cello、Bass｜Cheng, Hao-Yu
Performance｜National Taiwan University of Arts Chinese Music Orchestra
Stage Manager｜Chang, Li-Chiung、Tsai, Ping-Heng、Lin, Hsin-Chih、Lin, Ya-Hisu
Administrative Coordinator｜Cheng, Shao-Pin、Guo, Shu-Xiu、Wu, Hsin-Yu
Executive Assistant｜Lai, Yu-Jie