Sounds come alive

According to Huo Kun, the director of the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra, the orchestra concerts sold out quickly during weekends and public holidays.

"We give two shows each day except Mondays when the museum is closed. During weekends, public holidays and summer and winter vacations, we put on extra shows to meet the audience demand," says Huo.

Classically trained tenor Huo joined the Huaxia Ancient Music Orchestra in 2002 after graduating from Zhengzhou University. In 2015, he won the position of director of the orchestra.

He notes that when he first joined the orchestra, there were only 10 musicians and its repertoire was limited. During the past decade, the orchestra's mission has gone beyond mere performance — it is a journey to re-create and reinterpret the musical legacy of ancient China.