2025 London International Chinese Music Festival

Building on the success of our previous 21 summer schools, and the second International Festival in 2024 with funding from Arts Council England, China Arts (UK), the London Youlan Qin Society and UK Chinese Music, in partnership with SOAS, is proud to present our third London International Chinese Music Festival..

Lutes of the Silk Road Concert and workshop – Presented by the Lutes Society

Chengyu and the lutes ensemble has been invited by the unique Lute Society to give a talk and concert for this special occasion. The lutes project was initialled and let by Cheng Yu. For this concert it will feature traditional and improvisation of music from China, Central Asia and Middle East.

Residence for new composition and workshop – with Southampton University

Southampton University, University Rd Southampton, SO17 1BJ United Kingdom Residence for new composition and workshop – with Southampton University Cheng Yu has been invited by Prof. Matthew Shlomowitz in composition Dept in Southampton University to give workshops and working with composer PhD student Mr Linhao Li, to create a new composition for 5-stringed pipa, flute, clarinet, violin, cello as well as percussion instruments.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Film with Orchestra – Royal Albert Hall

Cheng Yu is honored to be invited to perform as a pipa soloist at the Royal Albert Hall in London with the Academy of St Martins in the Fields Symphony Orchestra to perform a live concert of the Oscar-winning composer Mr. Tan Dun’s work “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in sync with the movie.

“Epic China” recording project for West One Music

We are excited to recording an album on the Chinese instruments – pipa, guzheng, dizi and xiao flute, Suona shawm as well as erhu fiddle and zhongruan lute with the western orchestra at the SLM studio.

East Meet West Concert

Dr Cheng yu has been invited to perform this exciting concert concert with talented musicians from “New Elements Music” and new works of composers.

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Exhibition Launch

The London Youlan Qin Society has been honoured with an invitation to perform Guqin and Xiao music at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple in London marked the opening of a special exhibition showcasing Buddhist paintings,

Spring Yaji Gathering at SOAS, London

Join us for a concert full of uplifting traditional and modern Chinese music.

Resource of the Silk Road Concert

A rare concert - "Resource of the Silk Road" will be hold this Saturday afternoon (22nd Feb 2025) 1.30pm at School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London will hold a 🎼🐫. Admission is free. Welcome to attend.

Happy New Year - Concert with Silk Road Theme

On the evening of February 9th, the musicians of UK Chinese Music will participate in the "Happy Spring Festival"  performance.

Chinese-Western Dialogue Concert

We will participate in the Chinese-Western Dialogue Concert at the Royal Academy of Music.

Welcome Spring Festival – Celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Our UK Chinese Music Ensemble will once again perform in the largest Spring Festival performance in the UK. Every year, tens of thousands of people eagerly watch this grand Chinese New Year celebration. Friends are welcome to attend. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

Guqin Concert

Dr Cheng yu will attend Slovenia Ethnographic Museum in Ljubljana to play a concert this Thursday 21 Nov 2024 for a special exhibition - Asia in the Heart of Ljubljana: The Life of the Skušek Collection.

Lunchtime Concert

Dr Cheng yu has been invited to play a lunchtime recital at Brunel University of London on Friday, 1st Nov 2024.

LANCASTER MUSIC FESTIVAL

A programme of Chinese music performances, from both renowned and local musicians, along with opportunities to join in on workshops, masterclasses, interactive shows and craft activities.

Nottingham Confucius Institute & Lakeside Arts: Autumn UCharity Concert

Join us for a concert full of uplifting traditional and modern Chinese music, presented by the Nottingham Confucius Institute and Lakeside Arts.

Silk & Bamboo Music workshop – Barbican Music Library

Look forward to give a performance/workshop at the barbican music library to celebrate East and South East Asian Heritage Month.

The British Museum's Exhibition Silk Roads Opening Event

Music by The String Duo Pipa Lute & Guzheng Zither Cheng Yu and Yang Kang

2024 Mid Autumn Festival
at Stonehenge

Join us for a special Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the iconic Stonehenge! This year, we’ll enjoy traditional Chinese performances under the full moon.

Mid-Autumn Celebration

The largest Mid-Autumn celebration in London’s Chinatown