This concert focuses on China’s traditional and intangible music heritage performances - London International Chinese Music Festival 2026

Sound of Nature – 天籁之声音乐会

Wednesday 26 August 2026, 7pm

Djam Lecture Theatre (DLT), SOAS University of London

London WC1H 0XG

Experience the beauty and vitality of Chinese music in an inspiring evening celebrating China’s traditional and intangible musical heritage.

Bringing together outstanding musicians from China and the UK, Sound of Nature presents traditional repertoire alongside exciting contemporary works, performed by Chinese orchestra, award-winning ensembles and distinguished soloists.

Programme highlights include:

The Silk String Quartet 丝弦四重奏 – PRS Award-winning ensemble

Raining in My Heart《心雨》 by Tang Jianping – UK premiere

Traditional Chaozhou String Music 潮州弦乐

The Voyage of the Silk Road《丝路遐想》 by Ray Lin – UK premiere

Melody of Beijing《京调》

Village Celebration《边寨欢庆》

Solo and chamber performances featuring the erhu, pipa, guzheng, guqin, dizi and Chinese percussion

From the refined intimacy of ancient instruments to the vibrant power of a Chinese orchestra, this concert showcases the richness, artistry and enduring legacy of Chinese musical traditions.

Artistic Director: Cheng Yu

Conductor: Yajie Ye

Presented as part of the Fourth London International Chinese Music Festival 2026.

Book your place and discover the extraordinary sounds of Chinese music:

https://ukchinesemusic.org/london-international-chinese-music-festival-2026

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