Songs of Peace & Remembrance by Shenyang Conservatory of Music

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Songs of Peace and Remembrance: 80 Years On

Experience an unforgettable evening of Chinese music and culture as top artists from Shenyang Conservatory of Music bring powerful stories of heritage, hope, and harmony to the Australian stage.

A distinguished lineup of internationally acclaimed virtuosos, renowned vocalists, and award-winning talents from the Shenyang Conservatory of Music, one of China’s most prestigious institutions, makes its momentous Australian debut with a captivating program of Chinese classical and traditional music.

Showcasing a rich variety of styles, from folk and classical to vocal and instrumental works, the concert features beloved Chinese pieces such as On the Songhua River, Ode to the Yellow River, and Nanniwan, performed through solos, ensembles, and choral arrangements. 

Uniting world-class artistry with deep cultural resonance, this concert is a breathtaking celebration of musical excellence. It offers a powerful reflection on memory, resilience, and renewal—an evocative tribute to the past and a moving call for peace through the universal language of music, marking 80 years since the end of World War II.
 

Presented by Ausfeng Event Productions Pty Ltd

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Concert Hall

The Concert Hall is located beneath the largest of Sydney Opera House’s roof sails, filling the upper levels of the west side of the building. Best accessed through the covered concourse. All Sydney Opera House foyers are accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators).

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