[Explanation] The 2022 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Artistic Youth Piano Music Festival kicked off in Fuzhou on the evening of July 28.
Artists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait performed on the same stage, building a bridge of communication with music.
[Explanation] At the opening concert, piano masters and artistic youths from both sides of the Taiwan Strait brought many classic pieces to the audience with their superb performances.
Between the fingertips jumping, the beautiful and smart melody from the black and white keys circulates in the concert hall, which is intoxicating.
[Explanation] Wei Danwen, director of the Piano Department of the Central Conservatory of Music and vice president of the Piano Society of the China Music Association, served as the chairman and conductor of this festival.
Wei Danwen said in an interview with reporters that he hoped that more compatriots on both sides of the strait would gain emotional recognition through the sound of the piano through the music exchange between the two sides of the strait.
[Concurrent] Wei Danwen, Director of the Piano Department of the Central Conservatory of Music and Vice President of the Piano Society of the China Music Association
On the mainland side, we may have a wider range of technical repertoires, but I have also been to Taiwan, and I have also heard their students play the piano. They are very attentive and meticulous. This point We can also learn. I think the culture of each place will bring different nutrition to their art students and musicians, so this kind of exchange is very, very beneficial to both parties. .
[Commentary] Liu Rong is the secretary general of the Taiwan Artists Music Exchange Association. In 2014, he came to the mainland to develop. He is currently a violinist of the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra. Liu Rong told reporters that the event received warm responses from Taiwanese musicians. Young musicians from both sides of the Taiwan Strait formed the Cross-Strait Joint Symphony Orchestra to perform at the opening ceremony. He is also the head of the orchestra.
[Concurrent] Liu Rong, Secretary General of Taiwan Artists Music Exchange Association
Everyone is very professional in the art workplace. We were looking for someone half a year ago, and then we have been making rehearsal appointments, using video conferences for rehearsal. Because there are many repertoires this time, we need to prepare in advance. All teaching concepts are actually It's all about the same, so I didn't encounter too many problems when I formed this band.
[Explanation] During the interview, many Taiwanese musicians said that music serves as a bridge for people on both sides of the strait to communicate, and they hope to use pure music to pay tribute to the love of music, and to create more works of art.
[Concurrent] Lin Siyu, Principal Trombone of the Taipei International United Symphony Orchestra
I am very happy that we can communicate with more people here, and then we also know each other better, based on the platform of music, and then we can get to know and understand more.
[Concurrent] Zhang Mutao, Principal Viola of the Cross-Strait Art Youth United Symphony Orchestra
It is very rare for musicians from professional orchestras from both sides of the strait to work together and enjoy it very much.
[Explanation] The reporter learned that the 2022 Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Artistic Youth Piano Music Festival will last for 10 days. In addition to the opening concert, there will also be cross-strait music education and music industry development forums, master classes, cross-strait student charity exhibitions, etc. Activity.
Reporter Wu Shengwei reports from Fuzhou, Fujian
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]