Heard Through Harmonica: Musical Tales 2024 Sirius Concert Tour
Harmonica, which is usually referred to as the “piano in the pocket”, is not only cable of playing simple tunes, but also passionate Latin music, jazz music and complicated classical music. However, the potential of this instrument is not yet well-known to the public.
Sirius Harmonica Ensemble is the recipient of Harmonica Group World Champion in 2017 World Harmonica Festival (WHF), and was invited as judges and performing guests by WHF in 2013 and 2021. In 2022 and 2023, Sirius Harmonica Ensemble received the Taiwan Top Performing Arts Group award from National Culture and Arts Foundation, Taiwan. In the past decade, they remain active in various international harmonica festivals in Europe and Asia, and have been regarded as one of the most renowned harmonica ensemble influencers at the present time. Sirius adopted a wide range of musical styles from Latin, Tango to Pop and Jazz. In addition to the exploration in harmonica music, they have also devoted to the popularization and education of harmonica music in Taiwan. Sirius organizes the Taiwan Harmonica Music Festival (THMF), which has become the most important annual harmonica activity in Taiwan. The intention is to establish a sound environment for harmonica players in Taiwan, twist traditions and get people to look at harmonicas with new eyes.
In the Heard Through Harmonica: Musical Tales concert, explanations and guided listening sessions will be featured between pieces, aiming to provide a clear and in-depth understanding of Sirius's musical journey and harmonica music stories to the audience.
