Situated in an oasis in the northwestern China’s Gansu-Xinjiang desert region, for over a millennia, Dunhuang has been a major stop for weary Silk Road travellers. It was the first town of trade encountered by foreign merchants entering China from the west. Dunhuang is best known for its Mogao Caves, which contains arts of various genres, such as architecture, paintings, literature, and music etc.
Ye Yunchuan, music producer and founder of Rhymoi Music, said that in terms of Chinese art and culture, Dunhuang has been so pivotal that it must not be neglected. In 2017, Ye completed a classical novel album, titled ‘Moonlight Glow over Dunhuang’. In this album, inspired by ancient musical records and scores, 7 renowned female Chinese instrumentalists were gathered together to infuse the spirit of ancient Dunhuang culture in an epic performance.
