From Campus Choir to Cultural Phenomenon: The Rainbow Soundtrack of a Generation
What happens when you mix classical training with TikTok-era humor? Meet the Rainbow Chamber Singers – a choir turning everyday life into viral symphonies. 🎵 Founded by composer Jin Chengzhi, this 100-strong collective has become the voice of China's youth through 150+ concerts and counting.
🎤 The Beijing 'Exams' That Shaped a Movement
"Our early Beijing shows felt like final exams," laughs Jin, recalling their nervous beginnings. Now, after 13 years, the group’s sixth Beijing concert marked a milestone: "Today, we finally feel ready – no regrets, just pure musical truth."
🌈 More Than Music: A Mirror to Millennial Life
From workplace stress to late-night snack cravings, Rainbow’s secret sauce? "We sing what moves us," says Jin. Their evolving style – think Hamilton meets traditional Chinese folk – reflects members’ life stages: "At 25, we shouted; at 35, we listen."
🎹 From Piano Prodigy to Choir Champion
Jin’s journey began at 3 with piano lessons, but the real magic struck in college: "Choral singing showed me music’s superpower – strangers becoming one voice." This philosophy birthed Rainbow in 2010, blending conservatory precision with meme-worthy relatability. 😂
🚀 What’s Next? Choir 3.0
With concert series, music festivals, and choral theater in the works, Jin’s vision is clear: "Our audience becomes performers, then inspires new fans – it’s an endless loop of creative energy."
Forget stuffy concert halls – this is choral music for the K-pop generation. 🌟
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In conversation: Jin Chengzhi on music, life, and Rainbow's journey
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