Source: CCTV.com
04-22-2009 08:59
Nine of the most promising young artists will open the "Meet In Beijing Arts Festival" next Tuesday. Three of these artists, pianist Chen Sa, violinist Chen Xi and tenor Xie Tian have given an update on the event at a news conference.
 |
| Nine of the most promising young artists will open the "Meet In Beijing Arts Festival" next Tuesday. |
The artists have previously shared the stage as competitors. But they will soon be performing together at a concert to kick off the annual 2009 "Meet In Beijing Arts Festival". Eight of the nine artists are winners of China's national contest in the category of piano, violin and opera singing.
Violinist Chen Xi is the exception of the nine artists. He hasn't taken part in any national competitions. Chen made his name at the 12th International Tchaikovsky Violin Competition, when he was 17 years old.
 |
| Eight of the nine artists are winners of China's national contest in the category of piano, violin and opera singing. |
At the press conference, Chen played his favorite 1708 "Ruby" Stradivarius violin. Chen first heard about the "Meet In Beijing Arts Festival" eight years ago when his good friend, pianist Lang Lang, invited him to watch the concert presented by Lang Lang and the Philadelphia Orchestra, at the Great Hall of the People. Chen hopes the annual event of culture and art will attract more Chinese listeners to the joys of classical music.
The 9th "Meet In Beijing Arts Festival" will open at Beijing's National Center for the Performing Arts.
Click for more news in Culture Express>>
Editor:Zhao Yanchen
