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“Enchanting Melodies: Great Success of the Music ” Concert for NCU’s th Anniversary Celebration NCU held a music concert on the evening of December , , to celebrate its th anniversary of re-establish- ment in Taiwan. The Taipei Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra (TPSO) was invited to play music pieces cover- ing classical music, modern compositions, film scores, and Taiwanese music. At the grand finale, the TPSO, the NCU Wind Band, and the NCU String Orchestra all played together; the audience stood up for such a magnificent scene, giving their cheerful applause and acclamation! Established by a group of young musicians enthusiastic about symphonies, the TPSO has brought new melo- dies of the st century to Taiwanese music through their compositions that fuse classic and modern styles and mix exotic and local elements. Renowned Taiwan- ese violinist Su Shien-Ta also played solo for three music pieces in the concert, enchanting the audience with wonderful melodies. 10