A Harmonious Blend of Chinese and Scottish Music
A Harmonious Blend of Chinese and Scottish Music by Sound Strokes is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Symposium Hall. It has 7 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 12:00 to Sat 15 Aug, 12:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Following the success of Waves of Tradition last year, Wan Xing, Gregor Black and Eleanor Dunsdon return with a vibrant intercultural programme. The expressive sound of the Chinese guzheng meets Scottish musical traditions inspired by the photographic scroll of Qiu Yangzi. Drawing on the natural forces that shape the art of writing, water, air and fire, the music traces flowing lines, rhythm, balance and movement in sound. Through musical dialogue, the artists reveal resonances between Eastern and Western traditions, inviting audiences to experience the spirit of Chinese calligraphy through sound.
Details
- Performer: Sound Strokes
- Venue: theSpace @ Symposium Hall
- Space: Amphitheatre
- Genre: MUSIC, Traditional, Contemporary
- Country: HONG KONG
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 156 seats (Amphitheatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 7, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: If not taking the lift there is a full flight of stairs into the space. Platform Lift dimensions 80cm wide x 190cm high x 140cm deep. Weight loading 400kg. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Platform Lift) Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 6 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Sound Strokes is a music piece that highlights the collaboration and similarities between Scottish and Chinese music. It is a production promoting peace, intercultural connection, and dialogue.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:00 — Already performed — £12.00