Topic: Tonight, we enter the refined world of Jiang Kui, the Southern Song poet, composer, and calligrapher whose artistry fused literature, music, and ritual into a singular aesthetic vision. His self-composed pieces An Xiang and Shu Ying—delicate meditations on plum blossoms—embody the spirit of “qing kong sao ya,” a poetic clarity that echoes through his brushwork and melodies alike.

Topic: Literature has rhythm. Music has literary soul. In the delicate tones of silk and bamboo, we glimpse a civilization’s finest hour—where melody carries meaning and words resonate like song.

Topic: Myth is the soul of a civilization—an echo of its origins, beliefs, and dreams. When retold through music, myth becomes not just memory, but resonance. Tonight’s program invites you to experience Chinese mythology reimagined through sound, where ancient tales meet contemporary artistry.

Topic: Dear listeners, welcome aboard the sound-borne vessel of Silk and Bamboo Journey. Tonight, we sail through the poetic landscapes of the Song dynasty, where music and literature intertwine in timeless resonance.

Topic: For tonight, we continue our three-part series exploring the artistry and preservation of traditional Chinese instruments. In this second and third installment, we turn our ears to the gentle waters and poetic spirit of Jiangnan silk and bamboo music.

Topic: we continue our three-part series exploring the artistry and preservation of traditional Chinese instruments. In this second and third installment, we turn our ears to the gentle waters and poetic spirit of Jiangnan silk and bamboo music.

Topic: Welcome to Silk and Bamboo Journey. I’m Liu Mali, and tonight we begin our summer series with a special focus on Ming dynasty music and the art of touring with instruments. As summer unfolds, musicians take flight—across borders, across oceans—carrying not only melodies but the weight of logistics, customs, and cultural preservation.