Symphony Kūkai traces monk Kūkai’s 8th-century quest in Tang China, where his search for Buddhist wisdom reshaped Japanese thought and culture. Blending tribute and meditation, the music reflects his perilous voyage, spiritual devotion, and enduring message of harmony.

More than a concert, it is a luminous and immersive experience: vast choral forces and sweeping orchestral textures evoke grandeur and humanity, inviting reflection on compassion, unity, and music’s power to connect across borders.

Composed by Zou Ye and conducted by Japanese maestro Takuo Yuasa, the performance unites musicians from London and Beijing in a work that resonates with the shared hopes of past, present, and future