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The Sound of Silk and Symphony

Gao Hong Live with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Part of the Mosaic Series - 2026

Add to my Calendar 17-01-2026 19:30 17-01-2026 21:30 36 The Sound of Silk and Symphony 'A dazzling virtuosic soloist.' San Francisco Chronicle 'An exhilarating performance, a showcase for an orchestra on top form.' The GuardianPipa virtuoso and composer Gao Hong reaches a striking new artistic pinnacle with Symphony of Self, a suite of four original concertos that showcase the remarkable expressive range of the pipa. Drawing on the ancient Pudong pipa tradition while embracing the breadth and colour of a full Western orchestra, Gao crafts a richly textured sound world where centuries-old artistry meets bold contemporary imagination. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these concertos reimagine the Chinese lute for the modern symphonic stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on an instrument rarely heard in this context. Symphony of Self reflects Gao Hong’s lifelong dedication to innovation, cultural connection, and musical storytelling, celebrating a career defined by curiosity, artistry, and boundary-crossing creativity. This event is presented by Mosaic Series - a vibrant concert series for musicians and audiences seeking meaningful, boundary-crossing musical experiences in London Temple Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Temple Church
Temple
City of London
London
EC4Y 7BB
England

Programme

Lin Shicheng – Dragon Boat
Gao Hong – Yue Xing ('Musical Journey')
Gao Hong – Reminiscences
Gao Hong – Guangxi Impression
Gao Hong – Flying Dragon Concerto

Performers

Gao Hong – pipa
Michael Poll – Conductor

Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Programme Note

'A dazzling virtuosic soloist.' San Francisco Chronicle


'An exhilarating performance, a showcase for an orchestra on top form.' The Guardian

Pipa virtuoso and composer Gao Hong reaches a striking new artistic pinnacle with Symphony of Self, a suite of four original concertos that showcase the remarkable expressive range of the pipa. Drawing on the ancient Pudong pipa tradition while embracing the breadth and colour of a full Western orchestra, Gao crafts a richly textured sound world where centuries-old artistry meets bold contemporary imagination. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these concertos reimagine the Chinese lute for the modern symphonic stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on an instrument rarely heard in this context. Symphony of Self reflects Gao Hong’s lifelong dedication to innovation, cultural connection, and musical storytelling, celebrating a career defined by curiosity, artistry, and boundary-crossing creativity.

This event is presented by Mosaic Series - a vibrant concert series for musicians and audiences seeking meaningful, boundary-crossing musical experiences in London

Gao Hong Live with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

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