Xinyi Folk Chamber Orchestra from Shanghai performs at the Gengsu Theater in Nantong on Dec 11. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

The Xinyi Folk Chamber Orchestra from Shanghai showcased a diverse array of music and the magic of cultural integration across regions to an audience at the Gengsu Theater in Nantong on Dec 11.

Established in 2005, the Xinyi Folk Chamber Orchestra is the first professional ethnic chamber orchestra in Shanghai. Its members include multiple winners of some of the highest-level Chinese music awards, such as the Wenhua Awards, the most prestigious award offered by the Chinese government.

Members of the Xinyi Folk Chamber Orchestra perform at the Gengsu Theater in Nantong on Dec 11. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

During the performance, Mountain Language • Illusion depicted a serene scene between the vast sea and white clouds; the adaptation of the Japanese anime soundtrack That Summer was profound and melodious; the Kazakh folk song Moonlight Variations was lively and energetic, with a beautiful melody in the slow section that captivated the audience; the jazz-style adaptation of Turkish Sketch incorporated many elements of world music, such as rhythmic tango and melancholic blues.

This is the eighth consecutive year that Nantong has given local residents the chance to experience Shanghai's excellent cultural offerings.