The Revival. commissioned to open the 2017 Shanghai International Music Festival, became the composer's ninth symphony. As usual in Gong's works, the choral symphony was composed in the Classical-Romantic tradition with a heavy blend of Chinese folk and traditional material. The symphony consists of five movements, which include a majestic Overture, a song for Baritone (The Youth), a song for tenor (The Workers), a song for soprano (Twilight) and a grandiose choral finale (The Dream).