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🎶HEAR CHINA: The Sounds of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers

Category
Culture
In-person
Date
Date
Friday 13 June 2025, 5-6pm
Location
Helix Classroom, University of Leeds

🎶 HEAR CHINA: The Sounds of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers
Explore the connection between China’s diverse geography and its rich musical traditions.

This public lecture takes audiences on a journey along China’s two great rivers — the Yellow River and the Yangtze River — revealing how landscapes such as deserts, grasslands, mountains, and water towns have shaped distinct musical expressions.

🎤 The lecture will be delivered by Chinese music and geography scholars, offering vivid insights into regional cultures and soundscapes.

🎼 Live performances of traditional Chinese music will accompany the talk, featuring performers from Durham, Manchester, York, and Leeds.

🗓 Date: June 13, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Helix Classroom, University of Leeds
🎟 Free admission – Booking required
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