Duration of Mountains and Seas (穿越·山海经): Music Showcase

Duration of Mountains and Seas  (穿越·山海经) is a music showcase that reimagines ancient mythology, creating a fantastic universe where Chinese music meets electronica to traverse through time and space. Conceived and created by composer/ musician Hu Chenyun, the showcase includes the electronic music duo Frankfurt Helmet and a group of renowned musicians from the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. This contemporary performance is inspired by the great classic of ancient Chinese mythology, Classic of Mountains and Seas (3rd Century B.C.), exploring a world of mythical beings and vast geographies. The creative intermingling of Chinese instruments such as suona, pipa, and konghou with electronic voices creates a space where technology and nature—and past and future—are placed in vibrant dialogue.

Presented in partnership with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival.

Curation/Composition/Performance (Suona): Hu Chenyun

Electronic/Composition, Arrangement, and Production: Frankfurt Helmet

Flute: Gao Ya; Pipa: Liu Jia; KongHou:  Liu Xuanyi; Erhu: Lu Lu; Percussion: Hu Jiaqian; 

Visual Artist: Feng Bingxin; Sound Engineer: Yang Zili