Sing a folk song to the party

Sing a Folk Song to the Party is a cinematic journey through the most stirring orchestral works and beloved songs that have defined China’s film heritage. The program opens with the stirring “Sing a Mountain Song to the Party,” taken from the legendary movie *Lei Feng*, masterfully arranged by Zhu Jian'er and Qu Park Yongchun. Audiences will then be immersed in a lush adaptation of “Play My Beloved Earth Pipa” from *Railway Guerrilla* and hear the evocative theme “Ode to Coral,” composed by Zhao Zhong, Zhong Yibing, Lin Yinwu, Shan Wen‑Ci, Hu Shiping, and Wang Xiren for *Red Coral*. The film continues with “Hymn to Heroes” from *Children of Heroes*, the radiant “Sun Comes Out to Shine in All Directions” from *Tunnel Warfare*, and the contemplative “Around the Mountains and Forests.” A highlight of the evening is the beautifully orchestrated theme of *Five Golden Flowers*, crafted by Lei Zhenbang and Jiang Wantong, leading into the playful violin‑band finale “Why Are Flowers So Red” from *Visitors on the Iceberg*—adapted by Lei Zhenbang and Qu Han Tiehuà. After the intermission, audiences are treated to the triumphant “Red,” the flashpoint of *The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic of China*, lyricist Liu Yi and Shu Nan. The program also showcases the rousing “Long Live the People” from *Founding Ceremony*, the soaring “Changjin Lake,” and the moving “When You See Me Again” from *731* promoted by Meng Wenhao. The film concludes with the poignant “My Lover, You Can Hear” from the opera *Long March* by Zou Jingzhi, the passionate “Pursuit” from *The Great Cause of the Founding of the People's Republic of China* (lyrics by Zhang Heping with a song by Shu Nan), the inspiring “Starting a New Journey” orchestrated by Zhu Jiang, and the heartfelt “My Motherland,” adapted from *Shangganling* by Liu Chi with an adaptation by Shi Zhi. Join us to experience the spectacular tapestry of music that has scored some of China’s most iconic films—a concert film that will resonate with fans of history, cinema, and unforgettable melodies.