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Ancient writings, historical book illustrations and live Chinese folk music trace the winter solstice from early ritual to seasonal celebration.
Passages from the Rites of Zhou, Yuzhu Baodian, The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor and Qing Jia Lu introduce the customs of the winter solstice.
The programme moves from early observations of the sun and ritual music to court celebrations, travellers' longing for home and city festivities. Each piece is paired with a historical story, connecting written accounts with instrumental sound.
Music drawn from old notation includes Lu Ming, White Snow and Three Variations on the Plum Blossom, alongside familiar Chinese folk pieces. Documents and images provide context as the concert looks toward the return of spring.
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Full programme
33 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing (北京市海淀区中关村南大街33号国家图书馆院内)
Music inside the National Library of China: a concert hall for over 1,000 guests, next to Zizhuyuan Park, on Subway Line 4.
The Arts Centre is part of the National Library of China in Haidian, near Zizhuyuan Park and National Library (Guojiatushuguan) station on Line 4. Its concert hall holds more than a thousand people, with world-class stage, sound and lighting for symphony concerts, drama and dance, and is known for its excellent acoustics.
