The Guangming Journey
MAJOR Performing Arts × Guangming Culture & Arts Center
Overview
The Guangming Journey is a collaborative concert series presented by MAJOR Performing Arts Groupand the Guangming Culture & Arts Center in Shenzhen.
Created to highlight the venue’s exceptional acoustics and intimate performance atmosphere, the series brings together MAJOR’s distinguished roster of artists to explore the many dimensions of classical music in today’s cultural landscape.
Since its launch in 2021, the collaboration has produced a number of acclaimed boutique concerts — each combining musical excellence with thoughtful curation. From the poetic The Nightingale and the Rose by soprano Meigui Zhang, to pianist Sheng Yuan’s Impressionist program Moments Forgotten, and soprano *Ying Huang’s luminous recital The Joy of Love, every performance has offered audiences a deeply personal encounter with music.
In 2022, the partnership expanded under two themed frameworks — “Pure Variations” and “Heavenly Voices” — presenting an exceptional lineup including Siqing Lu, Li-Wei Qin, Ying Huang, Sheng Yuan, Xu Hong, Mao Junhao, and Kuang Junhong.
Through solo recitals, chamber collaborations, and vocal performances, the series revealed a diverse palette of sound — from violin, cello, and piano to guitar, accordion, and pipa — broadening artistic horizons and enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
Featured Concerts
The Nightingale and the Rose – Meigui Zhang Soprano Recital
The debut national recital of soprano Meigui Zhang, blending Western operatic arias with Chinese art songs.
Moments Forgotten – Sheng Yuan Plays Debussy
A piano recital tracing the luminous colors and poetic nuance of Impressionism.
The Joy of Love – Ying Huang Soprano Recital
A lyrical journey through Eastern and Western art songs and opera excerpts.
Seasons of Life – Yu Yuanchun Pipa Recital
A contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Chinese pipa music.
From Bach to Piazzolla – Accordion & Guitar Duo
A vibrant crossover dialogue between baroque clarity and tango rhythm.
Looking Ahead
The Guangming Journey continues to grow as a symbol of artistic excellence and cross-cultural collaboration.
Upcoming highlights include “Return · Reunion – Li-Wei Qin Cello Recital” and “Heavenly Strings – Siqing Lu Violin Recital.”
Together, MAJOR Performing Arts and Guangming Culture & Arts Center are dedicated to exploring the deep sea of classical music — offering audiences experiences of pure sound, emotional resonance, and timeless artistry.
About Guangming Culture & Art Centre
Located in northern Shenzhen, the Guangming Culture & Arts Center is one of South China’s largest and most advanced cultural complexes.
Funded by the Guangming District Government and built by the OCT Group, the 130,000-square-meter center features a 1,500-seat Grand Theatre, a 450-seat Concert Hall, a museum, library, and exhibition spaces — all embodying the spirit of its motto:
“See the World from Guangming.”