When 40 classical guitars played "I Love You China" together, the hymn to the motherland resounded throughout Minhang's "Pujiang First Bay", and the most beautiful melody lit up thousands of lights along the winding river bank... On the evening of November 7, On the stage of the Big Zero Bay Cultural and Art Center, an international-level "Strings in Shanghai" guitar concert was staged. Domestic and foreign guitar masters took turns to give beautiful performances, which concluded the 2024 Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival. period.
The closing concert "Strings in Shanghai" is the finale of this International Guitar Art Festival. The world's top guitar masters from five countries, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Italy, appeared together. The concert not only presents classic repertoire, allowing the audience to experience the live charm of guitar music up close, but also creatively integrates music styles from around the world with traditional Chinese culture, creating a literary feast that integrates artistic exchange and cultural dissemination.
The concert kicked off with the original theme song "Dream of the Sea" from the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival. The elegant classical guitar melody, ethereal hand-disc, infectious chorus and dance added layers to the performance, inviting the audience to dance together. In the sea of music, share the dream of the sea.
Giulio Tempalini, a guitar player from Italy, performed the classic Italian songs "My Sun" and "motus" solo for the audience. With its unique rhythm and energetic melody, he demonstrated his superb skills on classical guitar. with rich emotional expression.
Jiangnan culture is the foundation and background of Shanghai style culture, and the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival also incorporates the charm of the Jiangnan water town. The song " "Painting Jiangnan" was performed vividly, like a "Riverside Scene during Qingming Festival" slowly unfolding on the stage in the Chinese music scene.
In addition to the guitar solo, the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet from Spain performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" tacitly, using their professionalism and concentration to arouse the enthusiasm of the audience, making this classic in the history of rock music New interpretation.
A familiar melody sounded, and the opening song "Yungong Xunyin" from the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West" instantly evoked the audience's childhood memories. In addition to the folk orchestra of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the performers were also joined by the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet, bringing an audio-visual feast to the audience. Through ingenious arrangements and careful arrangements, the Chinese and Western bands collided with each other on the stage and created a unique spark. The performance was completed in one go, winning applause from the audience.
In fact, as early as during the rehearsal, several players of the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet confessed that they liked the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" and also liked the song "Yun Gong Xun Yin". This cross-border cooperation not only demonstrates the unique charm of Chinese original music, but also conveys deep cultural confidence in foreign cultural exchanges. It proves that no matter how the times change, original Chinese music that contains profound cultural heritage and artistic value can always transcend national boundaries and win the love and resonance of global audiences.
Subsequently, Austrian guitarist Marco Tamayo, known as the "King of Guitar", performed a soulful classical guitar solo "The Moon Represents My Heart" to express his love for China and Shanghai. This song, which is familiar to everyone here, flows through the fingers of the foreign performers, and the melody enters the hearts of the audience like a soliloquy. It makes people feel very intimate, and at the same time, they can't help but sigh: Art has no borders. In addition, Marco Tamayo also played the episode "angel" from the movie "City of Angels", and paired with the graceful dance moves of the two dancers, they performed a touching love story live.
This year coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The cross-border cooperation between the famous pipa player Li Shengnan of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and the French guitarist Eric Francelli is very eye-catching.The two performed the "Ode to Love" that appeared at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, conveying the warmth and power of love to the world, crossing borders and touching people's hearts. In addition, they also collaborated with the Huayun Choir of East China Normal University to perform the Chinese classic "Ode to Love". Jasmine". The guitar and the pipa echo each other, not only showing the exquisite fusion of two ancient string instruments from the East and the West, but also implying the deep friendship and extensive artistic exchanges between artists from China and France.
The guitar originated in Spain. The finale of this concert was "Alonso's Wedding" with a strong Spanish flavor. The 8 foreign classical guitar players who performed previously came back on stage to bring a classical guitar octet to the audience. The lively rhythm and warm melody pushed the atmosphere to the highest point, playing out the vitality of Shanghai's city and playing a Tolerant coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures.
With the moving melodies of "I Love You China" and "Love Each Other", the concert came to an end. Performed by the Minhang District Guitar Band and sung by the East China Normal University Chorus and the Magnolia Chorus, music brought a successful conclusion to this fingertip dancing feast. This concert is not only an artistic feast, but also a cultural exchange, allowing the audience to appreciate the infinite charm of classical guitar art, and also feel the openness and cultural confidence of Shanghai as an international cultural metropolis.
It is understood that since 2014, the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival has been held for five consecutive years, becoming a highlight of Shanghai’s cultural brand and gaining global reputation and influence. This year, a total of 9 internationally renowned guitar masters and more than 100 outstanding domestic guitar players participated in the six-day festival. The masters came to Jingting Tiandi Seoul Night Market, the Lighting Stadium of the Zero Bay Sports Center and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to bring music to the citizens; they went into professional theaters in various districts of Shanghai, such as Wenxin Theater of Jiangchuan Cultural Center, Shanghai Concert Hall, Poly Shanghai City Theater and Zero Bay Cultural and Art Center and other places provide high-level performances to audiences.
When 40 classical guitars played "I Love You China" together, the hymn to the motherland resounded throughout the "First Bay of the Pujiang River" in Minhang, and the most beautiful melody lit up thousands of lights along the winding river bank... On the evening of November 7th , on the stage of the Zero Bay Cultural and Art Center, an international-level "Strings Move Shanghai" guitar concert was staged. Domestic and foreign guitar masters took turns to give beautiful performances, marking the end of the 2024 Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival. A happy ending.
The closing concert "Strings in Shanghai" is the finale of this International Guitar Art Festival. The world's top guitar masters from five countries, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Italy, appeared together. The concert not only presents classic repertoire, allowing the audience to experience the live charm of guitar music up close, but also creatively integrates music styles from around the world with traditional Chinese culture, creating a literary feast that integrates artistic exchange and cultural dissemination.
The concert kicked off with the original theme song "Dream of the Sea" from the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival. The elegant classical guitar melody, ethereal hand-disc, infectious chorus and dance added layers to the performance, inviting the audience to dance together. In the sea of music, share the dream of the sea.
Giulio Tempalini, a guitar player from Italy, performed the classic Italian songs "My Sun" and "motus" solo for the audience. With its unique rhythm and energetic melody, he demonstrated his superb skills on classical guitar. with rich emotional expression.
Jiangnan culture is the foundation and background of Shanghai style culture, and the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival also incorporates the charm of the Jiangnan water town. The song " "Painting Jiangnan" was performed vividly, like a "Riverside Scene during Qingming Festival" slowly unfolding on the stage in the Chinese music scene.
In addition to the guitar solo, the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet from Spain performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" tacitly, using their professionalism and concentration to arouse the enthusiasm of the audience, making this classic in the history of rock music New interpretation.
A familiar melody sounded, and the opening song "Yungong Xunyin" from the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West" instantly evoked the audience's childhood memories. In addition to the folk orchestra of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the performers were also joined by the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet, bringing an audio-visual feast to the audience. Through ingenious arrangements and careful arrangements, the Chinese and Western bands collided with each other on the stage and created a unique spark. The performance was completed in one go, winning applause from the audience.
In fact, as early as during the rehearsal, several players of the Jose Tomas Guitar Quartet confessed that they liked the Monkey King in "Journey to the West" and also liked the song "Yun Gong Xun Yin". This cross-border cooperation not only demonstrates the unique charm of Chinese original music, but also conveys deep cultural confidence in foreign cultural exchanges. It proves that no matter how the times change, original Chinese music that contains profound cultural heritage and artistic value can always transcend national boundaries and win the love and resonance of global audiences.
Subsequently, Austrian guitarist Marco Tamayo, known as the "King of Guitar", performed a soulful classical guitar solo "The Moon Represents My Heart" to express his love for China and Shanghai. This song, which is familiar to everyone here, flows through the fingers of the foreign performers, and the melody enters the hearts of the audience like a soliloquy. It makes people feel very intimate, and at the same time, they can't help but sigh: Art has no borders. In addition, Marco Tamayo also played the episode "angel" from the movie "City of Angels", and paired with the graceful dance moves of the two dancers, they performed a touching love story live.
This year coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The cross-border cooperation between the famous pipa player Li Shengnan of the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and the French guitarist Eric Francelli is very eye-catching.The two performed the "Ode to Love" that appeared at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, conveying the warmth and power of love to the world, crossing borders and touching people's hearts. In addition, they also collaborated with the Huayun Choir of East China Normal University to perform the Chinese classic "Ode to Love". Jasmine". The guitar and the pipa echo each other, not only showing the exquisite fusion of two ancient string instruments from the East and the West, but also implying the deep friendship and extensive artistic exchanges between artists from China and France.
The guitar originated in Spain. The finale of this concert was "Alonso's Wedding" with a strong Spanish flavor. The 8 foreign classical guitar players who performed previously came back on stage to bring a classical guitar octet to the audience. The lively rhythm and warm melody pushed the atmosphere to the highest point, playing out the vitality of Shanghai's city and playing a Tolerant coexistence, exchanges and mutual learning between different cultures.
With the moving melodies of "I Love You China" and "Love Each Other", the concert came to an end. Performed by the Minhang District Guitar Band and sung by the East China Normal University Chorus and the Magnolia Chorus, music brought a successful conclusion to this fingertip dancing feast. This concert is not only an artistic feast, but also a cultural exchange, allowing the audience to appreciate the infinite charm of classical guitar art, and also feel the openness and cultural confidence of Shanghai as an international cultural metropolis.
It is understood that since 2014, the Shanghai International Guitar Art Festival has been held for five consecutive years, becoming a highlight of Shanghai’s cultural brand and gaining global reputation and influence. This year, a total of 9 internationally renowned guitar masters and more than 100 outstanding domestic guitar players participated in the six-day festival. The masters came to Jingting Tiandi Seoul Night Market, the Lighting Stadium of the Zero Bay Sports Center and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to bring music to the citizens; they went into professional theaters in various districts of Shanghai, such as Wenxin Theater of Jiangchuan Cultural Center, Shanghai Concert Hall, Poly Shanghai City Theater and Zero Bay Cultural and Art Center and other places provide high-level performances to audiences.
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