Symphony Kūkai
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]Inspired by the eighth-century Buddhist monk Kūkai, this symphony spreads a message of hope and compassion, bringing together choirs from the UK and China.
Symphony Kūkai is written as both a tribute and meditation and shifts between moments of luminous stillness and surging grandeur.
At its heart lies the essence of Kūkai’s extraordinary journey: his perilous voyage to Tang China in pursuit of Buddhist teachings, his devotion to sharing that wisdom on his return, and the enduring message of harmony.
This symphony, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, transforms these timeless values into music – a language that transcends borders, resonating with audiences across the globe and blending Eastern and Western musical traditions, storytelling and spiritual resonance.
A unique international collaboration of striking scale, the performance unites leading musicians from London and Beijing in a work that speaks to the shared hopes of past, present, and future. In a world where conflict and division dominate the headlines, it offers a moment of shared reflection and hope.
Repertoire
Zou Ye: Kūkai Symphony for orchestra & chorus (performed in Mandarin with English surtitles)
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Admission
Min: £9.50
Max: £44.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
Other key names: Central Conservatory of Music Choir (China), Takuo Yuasa conductor
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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Symphony Kūkai
Friday, 30 Jan 2026 @7.30pm
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, SE1 8XXMore Information
Inspired by the eighth-century Buddhist monk Kūkai, this symphony spreads a message of hope and compassion, bringing together choirs from the UK and China.
Symphony Kūkai is written as both a tribute and meditation and shifts between moments of luminous stillness and surging grandeur.
At its heart lies the essence of Kūkai’s extraordinary journey: his perilous voyage to Tang China in pursuit of Buddhist teachings, his devotion to sharing that wisdom on his return, and the enduring message of harmony.
This symphony, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, transforms these timeless values into music – a language that transcends borders, resonating with audiences across the globe and blending Eastern and Western musical traditions, storytelling and spiritual resonance.
A unique international collaboration of striking scale, the performance unites leading musicians from London and Beijing in a work that speaks to the shared hopes of past, present, and future. In a world where conflict and division dominate the headlines, it offers a moment of shared reflection and hope.
Repertoire
Zou Ye: Kūkai Symphony for orchestra & chorus (performed in Mandarin with English surtitles)
Admission
Min: £9.50
Max: £44.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Choir
Other key names: Central Conservatory of Music Choir (China), Takuo Yuasa conductor
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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