🎤 This morning at the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum, baritone Liao Changyong delivered a spellbinding performance of "The River Runs East" – the Chinese mainland's first art song. Originally composed in 1920 by pioneering composer Liao Shangguo in Berlin, the tune sets an 11th-century poem by Su Shi to music, creating a seamless East-meets-West vibe. 🌏✨
Liao's rich, velvety voice carried centuries of history across the stage, making every note feel like a social media trend that never goes out of style. Think of it as the OG remix – a cultural mashup that's as fresh now as it was 100 years ago. 🎶
For young creators and music lovers in South and Southeast Asia, this moment is a reminder that heritage and innovation can power epic collabs – just like your favorite digital artists blending traditional sounds with modern beats. 🔥
Whether you’re streaming on the go or jamming with friends, let this performance inspire you to mix the old with the new. After all, real creativity knows no borders. 🌟
Reference(s):
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