Symphony “Kukai” is inspired by the life story of Master Kukai. Kukai (774 –835) is a founding figure of the Shingon school of Buddhism. He took a treacherous journey to China in the Tang dynasty and studied under Master Huiguo. He later became a symbol of cultural exchange between China and Japan.

The symphony was completed in 2023 to celebrate the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Kukai. The music is written by the renowned Chinese composer Zou Ye. In summer 2023, the company toured this piece with the Chinese Philharmonic Orchestra and Lanzhou Concert Hall Choir in Kyoto and Tokyo in Japan, and Lanzhou in China. The performances received widespread top-notch reviews in both countries.

In summer 2024, we look to bring this wonderful piece of music to London as its European premiere, working with Orpheus Sinfonia, the Choir of the Central Conservatory of Music (China), Scherzo Ensemble and London Chinese Philharmonic Choir. Produced by the Beijing Tianguzhiyin Culture & Media Co. Ltd.v

Door opens at 18:30 and the performance starts at 19:30.

Duration of the performance is approximately 90 minutes with no interval.

ticket is free, but booking is required