Yue Xing (樂·⾏) in Chinese can be interpreted as "musical journey" or "happy journey,' as the character for “music” (樂, yue) also means “happiness.” Over the years, Gao Hong has collaborated with musicians from Japan, India, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas -- from jazz to blues, and classical to world music. This concerto unites all those global influences into one musical landscape, reflecting the joy, inspiration, and freedom Hong has discovered through cross-cultural collaboration. ...