Storyline: The China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus, hailed as one of the nation's finest, captivated audiences on Monday with their stirring rendition of the Yellow River Cantata, performed alongside an Australian symphony orchestra. Over 120 world-class musicians and vocalists, led by the renowned Maestro Guy Noble, staged the spectacular choral concert at Sydney Opera House. This marks Noble's debut collaboration with the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus and his first time conducting all eight movements of the Yellow River Cantata. In addition to the iconic Yellow River Cantata, the evening also featured masterpieces such as Dream of the Red Chamber and Carmina Burana.​ Among Monday night's audience was Zhang Andi, daughter of the cantata's lyric writer Guang Weiran (old name Zhang Guangnian). The Yellow River Cantata, composed in 1939, is a monumental work that has become a symbol of Chinese resilience and spirit. Shotlist: Sydney, Australia - March 10, 2025: 1. Various of performance; 2. Audience applauding; 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Maestro Guy Noble, conductor: "A piece like this shows you a little bit more about the country, so I'm more keen to know about Chinese culture as a result of conducting this particular work." 4. Audience applauding; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Andi, daughter, The Yellow River Cantata lyric writer Guang Weiran (ending with shot 6): "Every time I listen to 'The Yellow River Cantata,' I am just overwhelmed with emotion, and I can't hold back tears. It's truly a sense of pride in the Chinese nation." 6. Various of performance. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]