Shi Wule and Plácido Domingo to Unite for Concert in Milan

On October 12, 2025, maestro Shi Wule will lead the Wule Symphony Orchestra in a special concert at Sala Verdi, Conservatorio di Milano, with guest star Plácido Domingo. This performance forms part of the World Peace Culture & Arts Festival 2025.The concert will be staged in three parts: an opening segment showcasing cultural bridges between East and West (including works like Ouverture per la Festa di Primavera, La ragazza dai capelli bianchi, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, España Cañí, Capriccio italiano), followed by a combined dance and orchestral set, and concluding with a vocal meditation led by Shi Wule. At the evening’s end, Domingo will receive the 2025 Wule World Peace Culture Award, created in Madagascar to honor artists advancing peace through cultural dialogue.Press coverage describes this ensemble as “the world’s largest zen monk symphony,” blending music, meditation, and spiritual elements into a single performance. Audience entry is by reservation via free donation, until seats last.While repertoire and soloist details remain partly unconfirmed, the collaboration promises to be a landmark event in the festival and cross-cultural music diplomacy.Here is an exclusive sneak preview into the rehearsal filmed yesterday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit klassikom.substack.com