World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G came to Shanghai on Tuesday,
in preparation for his upcoming play of the classic Chinese piece
The Butterfly Lovers at the closing ceremony of the
Special Olympics.
Oriental Morning Post reports that Kenny G is crazy about
Chinese music. He feels there are quite many similar elements
between Chinese music and his own pieces.
Kenny G became popular among his Chinese audience thanks to
another classic Chinese piece Jasmine he used to play,
apart from his famous Going Home. The saxophone master
says he would never forget 'The Butterfly lovers'.
In addition to The Butterfly lovers, Kenny G also hopes
to play his new piece As Time Freezes Still at 2008
Beijing Olympics.
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(CRI.cn October 11, 2007)