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Awaking the Bells

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on BBC Two England

Documentary film about ancient Chinese bells that are brought to life in music that celebrates the reunification of Hong Kongwith China. The bells, dating back 2,400 years, were unearthed in 1978 from a tomb in China's Hubei province and are used in a new work - Symphony 97 by composerTan Dun. The programme follows him as he travels from Wuhan to Hong Kong and finally to Massachusetts, USA, to record the work. Cello soloist Yo-Yo Ma , the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Yip's Children's Choir and the Imperial Bell Ensemble are among those taking part. Director Mike Newman

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Unknown:
Tan Dun.
Soloist:
Yo-Yo Ma
Director:
Mike Newman
Source: Radio Times

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