Sunday Sounds

Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour with a special music series, curated by the acclaimed Dr. Nicholas Ng. Join us for enchanting performances on select Sundays throughout the year, where the lush garden setting enhances the beauty of each musical performance.

Enjoy Sunday Sounds on the following dates: 

Sunday 3 May 2026, 2-4pm | Chinese jazz & popular music (1920s-2000s)

• Jolin Jiang (voice)

• Julia Luo (guzheng) 

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Sunday 7 June 2026, 2-4pm | Chinese traditional folk & classical music

• Students from the SCM Chinese Music Ensemble 

Sunday 5 July 2026, 2-4pm | Chinese traditional folk & classical music

• Students from the SCM Youth Chinese Music Ensemble 

Sunday 2 August 2026, 2-4pm | Chinese film music (composer Tan Dun’s birthday month)

• Dr Lulu Liu (pipa)

• Qinying Jin (guzheng)

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Sunday 6 September 2026, 2-4pm | Chinese traditional folk & classical, jazz & popular music

• Carina Li (voice)

• Julia Luo (guzheng)

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Sunday 4 October 2026, 2-4pm | Moon Festival (various styles and periods)

• Jiawei Zhu (dance)

• Jolin Jiang (voice)

• Billy Han (dizi) 

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Sunday 1 November 2026, 2-4pm | Deepavali Festival (intercultural)

• Aruna Gandhi (dance)

• Ganathipan Vidura Aruneswaran (veena, keyboard, bass)

• Julia Luo (guzheng)

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Sunday 6 December 2026, 2-4pm (various styles and periods)

• Jolin Jiang (voice)

• Julia Luo (guzheng)

• Dr Nicholas Ng (erhu, Hulusi, keyboard, percussion)

Experience a harmonious blend of nature and melody in this unique and tranquil oasis. Don’t miss these captivating afternoons of music and relaxation.