' Ancient Paths , Modern Voices ' illuminates Chinese culture in O.C. My Sunday Arts & Books story on the " Class of 1978 " -- the first group of Chinese musicians who were allowed to pursue their music studies at the Beijing Central Conservatory after the 10-year tumult of Mao Tse-tung 's Cultural Revolution -- serves as a preview for the wide-ranging " Ancient Paths , Modern Voices : A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture " that begins Oct .