Poetry of China by Shanghai Chinese Orchestra

China has since ancient times been revered as “the Land of Poetry,” where poetic sensibility is deeply rooted in the national consciousness and aesthetic traditions. This concert, through the medium of traditional Chinese music, curates timeless verses from the Classic of Poetry to Tang and Song dynasty masterpieces, transforming millennia of poetic heritage into flowing melodies and evocative soundscapes.

Through the graceful, resonant, and enduring voice of traditional Chinese music, it brings to life the rhythm, imagery, and cultural aesthetic essence encoded in these poems, conveying the profound heritage and everlasting charm of Chinese civilisation.

The audience will embark on a journey of cultural roots that spans millennia, guided by the harmonious blend of poetry and music. Through the ebb and flow of the melodies, they will experience the eternal charm of Chinese poetic tradition and its enduring vitality.