Jan 17
Gao Hong Live with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
The Sound of Silk and Symphony
Gao Hong Live with the
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Temple Church
Temple, London EC4Y 7BB, United Kingdom
Cost:
£20 per ticket plus £1.5 booking fee. General admission tickets (regularly £30) are available at the discounted price using the access code PROMO20.
Tickets:
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Mosaic Series website.
Pipa virtuoso and composer Gao Hong reaches a striking new artistic pinnacle with Symphony of Self, a suite of four original concertos that showcase the remarkable expressive range of the pipa. Drawing on the ancient Pudong pipa tradition while embracing the breadth and color of a full Western orchestra, Gao crafts a richly textured sound world where centuries-old artistry meets bold contemporary imagination.
Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these concertos reimagine the Chinese lute for the modern symphonic stage, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on an instrument rarely heard in this context.
Symphony of Self reflects Gao Hong’s lifelong dedication to innovation, cultural connection, and musical storytelling, celebrating a career defined by curiosity, artistry, and boundary-crossing creativity.
Gao Hong is senior lecturer in Chinese musical instruments and founder and director of the Chinese Music Ensemble at Carleton.