As China and France celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024 – also dubbed the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism – a Lyon-based choir is hitting all the right notes in bridging the two nations through music. 🎼
A Symphony of Friendship
The Saint Marc choir, founded in 1986 and renowned for its soul-stirring performances, has become a cultural ambassador. With multiple concerts in China under its belt, the group is gearing up for two major collaborations with Chinese orchestras this July and October. 🎻
When East Meets West in Music
\"The magic happens in our differences,\" says choir director Nicolas Porte, whose team has leveraged stable China-France relations to create cross-cultural harmonies. He describes Chinese music as \"a canvas of new emotions\" that inspires fresh interpretations of French classics. 🌟
With over 3 million YouTube views of their past collaborations, the choir proves that cultural exchange isn’t just diplomatic jargon – it’s a living, breathing art form that Gen Z can vibe with. 🤝
