Musical interpretation adds vitality to classic literature

For more: Red Cliff was the site of a major battle over 1,800 years ago during the Three Kingdoms period that saw the underdog emerge victorious. In 1082, the writer #SuShi (1037-1101) from the Northern Song Dynasty traveled to this historic site and wrote two “Odes to the Red Cliff,“ making a significant contribution to the annals of Chinese literature. Artists of subsequent dynasties created numerous works to commemorate Su Shi and his odes, including the painting “Red Cliff“by Qiu Ying from the Ming Dynasty. With his strong imagination and distinct painting style, Qiu Ying depicted the scene of Su Shi taking a boat trip with his friends. It recreated the atmosphere of a moonlit night from bygone centuries, conveying a strong sense of aesthetics with deep cultural connotations. Produced by the China Media Group, the cultural program “China in Poe