Jao Tsung-I Academy | Culture Discovery Day “Dunhuang x Sham Shui Po – Old and New Cities in Dialogue II” Concert – Sounds from the Walls: Lines and Melodies of Dunhuang

Description

Continuing the cultural excitement of the day, join us on the evening of Sunday, 19 October, for a concert that brings the Dunhuang murals to life in music at the Jao Tsung-I Academy Auditorium!

Concert Theme: Sounds from the Walls: Lines and Melodies of Dunhuang

Sneak Peek:

・ Transforming the vast landscape of the Western Paradise, the gestures and flowing robes of the Bodhisattvas into captivating sounds

・ New compositions incorporating Dunhuang ancient musical notations and instruments, reinterpreted with contemporary musical vocabulary

・ Bringing the silent murals that have endured for millennia back to life on stage, in conversation with you

Timbre Journey:

Navigating between solemnity and gentleness ——

Tang Dynasty court structure → Transformed into rich harmonic layers

Gesture of plucking a flower and the Abhayamudra → Translated into rhythmic pulses

Drifting clouds and flying apsaras → Extended into graceful melodic lines

How to Participate:

1. Scan the QR code or click the link below to register:

 [Registration Link](https://forms.gle/jQrzXp7XEvcMF3V97)

2. Each person can reserve up to 4 tickets. Limited quantity, first-come, first-served.

3. Registration opens on Sunday, 12 October, at 10 am. Please complete your registration via the form and wait for email confirmation.

4. On the day of the concert, you can also register on-site 30 minutes before the event (4:30 pm). Limited spots, first-come, first-served.  

Scan the QR code or click the link now to secure your seat and join us in experiencing the enchanting melodies inspired by the Dunhuang murals!