Where Insight Meets Melody:
A Four-Chapter Journey of Musical Dialogue
We are delighted to present a retrospective of the Yunyin Zhixing Lecture Concert Series—a unique format designed to bridge musical performance with intellectual inquiry. To date, we have successfully held four editions, bringing together over 50 exceptional musicians, scholars, and practitioners from world-renowned institutions including the Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Manchester, University of York, University of Edinburgh, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Florida, Central Conservatory of Music, and Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Together, we have created deeply immersive artistic experiences that resonate long after the final note fades.
About the Series
Each lecture concert has been meticulously designed by members from globally leading academic and artistic institutions to deliver not only high-level performances but also deep cultural, historical, and emotional context:
Format: A seamless blend of live performance and scholarly presentation
Mission: To deepen the understanding of music through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives
Impact: All four editions were met with enthusiastic reception, attracting audiences of students, academics, music lovers, and families
Diverse Collaboration, Global Resonance
Our team brings together artists and scholars from the world’s top music conservatories and comprehensive universities. The convergence of diverse cultural backgrounds and academic traditions has made each lecture concert a unique cross-cultural musical dialogue.
Looking Ahead
The success of the Lecture Concert Series inspires us to continue innovating. New themes and collaborations are already in development.
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First Lecture Concert
Join us for a unique event that combines an inspiring lecture and an exciting concert! This face-to-face gathering will provide you with a one-of-a-kind experience that will inspire and entertain you. Musicologists, educators and researchers from the Royal College of Music, King's College London, University College London, Cambridge University, Edinburgh University and Cardiff University will be involved. Don't miss this special opportunity to expand your mind and soothe your soul in one evening!
Date：2024. 7.20 18.30-21.30
Address：St James's Church Sussex Gardens,
London, W2 3UD
The second Lecture Concert
In this event, we are honoured to welcome musicians, educators and researchers from the Royal College of Music, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Florida State University, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, University College London, King's College London, Kyoto University of the Arts and the University of Edinburgh. We are committed to fostering an environment of intellectual exchange, where scholars and musicians can collaborate, and different disciplines can converge. Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your horizons and nourish your soul in one evening.
Date：2024.10.20，15.00-19. 00，UK
Address：Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT, UK
The Third Lecture Concert
Lecture Concert 2.15 World Music
Come and join a unique event that offers the best of both worlds! Part inspirational lecture, part exciting concert! This face-to-face gathering will provide you with a one-of-a-kind experience that will inspire and entertain you. Musicians, educators, and researchers from the Royal Academy of Music in the UK, the University of Cambridge, King's College London, the University of Leicester, the University of Liverpool, the University of Southampton, and the University of York; the Sultan Idris Academy of Music and Performing Arts; the Xi'an Conservatory of Music, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences will participate. Don’t miss this special opportunity to expand your mind and soothe your soul in an afternoon
Date: February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM,
Location: 137 and 137A Grays Inn Rd, London,UK WC1X 8TU
The Fourth Lecture Concert
"Sound-Knowing Action" World Music Edition: A Sonic Feast Spanning East and West
On May 4, 2025, concert-lecture series presented a World Music edition at RNCM. This event brought together outstanding young musicians and scholars, weaving an auditory journey for the audience that transcended cultures, eras, and instrumental families through insightful commentary and exquisite performances.
Vocal Performances: Echoes Across Time
Operatic Classic: Yiyi Zhang, a DPhil candidate in Archaeology at Oxford, presented both a lecture and performance on the timeless melodies of Puccini's opera Turandot.
Ancient Poetry, New Voice: Xinyun Liu from the Harbin Conservatory of Music interpreted the emotional nuances of ancient poetry through her analysis and rendition of "Yu Mei Ren • Listening to the Rain."
East-West Dialogue by Singing: Hailu Ni, a Vocal PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, offered a comparative performance of the Chinese art song "Alone in the West Chamber" alongside selections from Handel and Mozart.
Kunqu Treasure: Wei Jie, a renowned Kunqu performer based in the UK, delved into the artistry of the classic aria "Zao Luo Pao" from The Peony Pavilion, showcasing the beauty of this Eastern dramatic tradition.
Instrumental Interplay: Where Instruments Collide, Ideas Spark
Wang Rui musician analyzed the use of the flute in Bizet's operas.
Joann presented a comparative lecture on Schumann's two 1849 oboe works: Three Romances (Op. 94) and Allegro and Andante (Op. 70).
Zhou Sijia explored the psychology behind "Anxiety on the Strings: How Early Experiences Shape Music Performance Anxiety."
Zhou Xu and Fan Liao delivered a powerful performance of works by Shostakovich.
Fan Liao and Zhang Xinyue presented solo piano works by Chopin and Rachmaninoff, and Haydn and Albanian Berg, respectively.
The event, beautifully supported by the exceptional piano artistry of Liu Xiaqian Gege and the instrumental collaborations of fellow Beihuang musicians, facilitated a profound exchange and fusion of diverse musical arts. It perfectly embodied the "Sound-Knowing Action" series' mission to explore the boundless possibilities of music.
Date: February 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM,
Location: 137 and 137A Grays Inn Rd, London,UK WC1X 8TU
