From the ancient bells of Chinese civilisation to the modern American carillon, from early monastic bells to English change ringing in churches. bells have defined the social and religious atmosphere of a country.
This montage evokes the sense and sound of bell traditions around the world and shows how bells have been an important source of inspiration for composers, ranging from Musorgsky's Coronation Scene in Boris Godunov to Tan Dun 's
Symphony 1997. which was inspired by the discovery of a set of 2.400-year-old Chinese bells. Repeat