The Yellow River Cantata concert, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, echoed through the Zhongshan Culture & Art Center on the evening of September 7. 

The stirring musical feast was made possible by the intense efforts of those behind the scenes. From September 5 to 6, rehearsals for the concert were held simultaneously at multiple venues across the city, with nearly 200 performers giving their all.

The Yellow River Cantata concert takes place at the Grand Theater of the Zhongshan Culture & Art Center, September 7. Photo by Zhang Jingtian

Concert scene. Photo by Zhang Jingtian

The rehearsal scene for the Yellow River Cantata concert, September 6. Photo by Zhang Jingtian

The conductor is seen giving guidance during the rehearsal, September 6. Photo by Zhang Jingtian

Pianist Gao Mei is seen rehearsing, September 6. Photo by Zhang Jingtian

The Zhongshan Yong'an High School choir is rehearsing for the performance, September 5. Photo by Miao Xiaojian

The participating Zhongshan Choir is rehearsing at the Zhongshan Cultural Center, September 5. Photo by Miao Xiaojian