“Sound of the East in the West” Gala Concert - LICMF 2026
About this Event
Gala Concert – Sound of East in the West
中乐西渐音乐会
Thursday 27 August 2026, 7.00 pm
Holy Sepulchre London
Holborn Viaduct
London EC1A 2DQ
Experience a unique evening celebrating the dialogue between East and West through contemporary Chinese music, presented in one of London’s most beautiful historic churches.
The Gala Concert brings traditional Chinese instruments into conversation with Western instruments and contemporary composition. Featuring newly commissioned works, premieres and imaginative reworkings of well-known pieces, the programme showcases internationally acclaimed musicians and distinctive Chinese–Western ensembles.
Programme highlights include:
Siji Quartet 四季四重奏
- Spring Dance《春舞》 – Ray Lin, 2026
Dizi, pipa, piano and cello
Fve-stringed pipa (Cheng Yu) and piano
- Shadows of the Sword《剑影》 – Ray Lin, 2025
East-West mixed ensemble
- Wanqu (Curve) 弯曲 - Michael Ellison, 2026
- Echoes of the Zither Terrace Following the Phoenix’s Alighting《凤栖之后，琴台残响》 – Li Huan, 2026
Siji Quintet 四季五重奏 Violin, dizi, pipa, piano and cello
- Between Mountains and Clouds《山与云之间》 – Linhao Li, 2026
A Love Before Time
Theme song from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Arranged by Ray Lin
Libertango《自由探戈》 – Ástor Piazzolla
Arranged by Yu Lei
Bringing together tradition, innovation and cross-cultural collaboration, this Gala Concert offers an inspiring celebration of contemporary Chinese music in the West.
Artistic Director: Cheng Yu
Conductor: Yajie Ye
Presented as part of The Fourth London International Chinese Music Festival 2026 (LICMF).
Register through the official festival website:
https://ukchinesemusic.org/london-international-chinese-music-festival-2026
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.87 to GBP 20.21
