Symphony thunders to the past
Victory against Japanese aggression marked by performance at iconic site
Beneath the thunderous roar of the Hukou Waterfall, where the Yellow River narrows and plunges with primal force, a powerful symphony of history, unity and enduring spirit resonates this summer.
Echoing the legacy of the country's iconic wartime musical piece the Yellow River Cantata, the concerts by the Shanxi Symphony Orchestra have brought together artists and audiences to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).
Composed by Xian Xinghai with lyrics adapted from a poem by Guang Weiran, the cantata was completed in 1939, telling the story of the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people.
Along with the popular cantata, the Yellow River Piano Concerto is performed by pianist Lang Lang at the Huang He (Yellow River) concert held early last month in Jixian county of Linfen, Shanxi province.
