Members of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra perform during "Colors of China" concert at the Cartuja Center in Seville, Spain, Feb. 2, 2026. With the Chinese New Year of the Horse just over the horizon on Feb. 17, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra on Monday kicked off a tour of Spain with a concert called "Colors of China" in the southern Spanish city of Seville.

The concert at the Cartuja Center featured traditional Chinese musical instruments combined with contemporary musical expression, and explored themes of nature, life and emotion through a range of tones and rhythmic structures. The performance attracted a large and enthusiastic local audience in the evening.

The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra's Spain tour will continue through Feb. 10, with upcoming performances in Salamanca and Valencia. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)