Baroque In The Land Of The Sona Of Heaven

Baroque In The Land Of The Sona Of Heaven

2020 | 52 minutes |

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Director: Veronique Lhorme

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Teodorico Pedrini, an Italian priest & composer also known as ‘De Lige’ traveled from Italy to China in the 18th century connecting the two distinct traditions in a melody of their own. Following his footsteps, opera singer Zhang Hong-li and the French Concert de l'Hostel Dieu ensemble together work on a project fusing renditions of Chinese folk and Italian opera, proving that music knows no bounds.

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