Sound Strokes: A Harmonious Blend of Chinese and Scottish Music

by Wan Xing, Gregor Black, Eleanor Dunsdon and Qiu Yangzi

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh ::

8 – 15 Aug 2026 (not 11 Aug)
12:00 - 12:45

Amphitheatre, theSpace @ Symposium Hall

Hill Square EH8 9DR

From £12

An evocative cross-cultural collaboration where the soulful melodies of the guzheng meet the vibrant rhythms of Scottish folk music. Inspired by the expressive beauty of Chinese calligraphy, performers Wan Xing, Gregor Black and Eleanor Dunsdon, together with visuals by Qiu Yangzi, invite audiences on a journey where music, art and tradition come together.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

about Wan Xing, Gregor Black, Eleanor Dunsdon and Qiu Yangzi

Following the success of Waves of Tradition last year, Wan Xing, Gregor Black and Eleanor Dunsdon return with a vibrant intercultural programme. The expressive sound of the Chinese guzheng meets Scottish musical traditions inspired by the photographic scroll of Qiu Yangzi. Drawing on the natural forces that shape the art of writing, water, air and fire, the music traces flowing lines, rhythm, balance and movement in sound. Through musical dialogue, the artists reveal resonances between Eastern and Western traditions, inviting audiences to experience the spirit of Chinese calligraphy through sound.