A Celebration of Traditional Chinese Music

07/06/2024 1h 41min

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Episode Synopsis

Celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival with a concert featuring four prestigious Chinese traditional orchestras conducted by Zhang Lie. Enjoy a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces, including Li Huanzhi's "Spring Festival Overture," Li Bochan's "Missing the Green," and Xiong Xin's "Xiangdiao Fantasy." Highlights include the guqin melody "Wild Geese Alighting on Sandbank" and "Torch Festival" from Wang Xilin's "Yunnan Tone Poem." This concert showcases the rich heritage and evolving artistry of Chinese music.