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Dialogues with the World · Resonance with Masters

This early summer marks the grand premiere of our Music Encounters the World series.

We proudly present a musical journey transcending time and space—where you'll delve into the heart of musical artistry and encounter masters who define souls through their pianism. Through concerts, masterclasses, and multidimensional dialogues, we invite you to engage face-to-face with world-class musicians, witnessing authentic collisions of technique and intellect.

This series is not merely artistic performance, but a succession of musical encounters—
Meeting the souls behind the sounds,
Discovering the world within the music.

Music Encounters the World is our institution's meticulously crafted high-end music series, focusing on profound exchanges between international maestros and young scholars. By integrating concerts, masterclasses, and talk sessions, we build an open, co-creative platform for musical dialogue.

We believe true arts education extends beyond classrooms,
And genuine musical communication reaches beyond hearing.

Below is our carefully curated schedule of masterclasses and concerts from late May through June. Join us in reserving your seat for this magnificent musical journey!

Event Schedule at a Glance

May 27th, 15:00
Piano Masterclass by Wilson Chu

Wilson Chu

Currently serves as a foreign expert at CCAA of Chengdu University. An Indonesian pianist, he holds a Master of Music in Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He has won first prizes in numerous competitions including the UK Elgar/Speeding Memorial Piano Competition, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Lamond Prize Piano Competition, the Russia Tony/Tania Webster Piano Competition, and the Singapore International Youth Piano Competition, as well as the championship in the adult division of the Indonesia National Yamaha Piano Competition. Wilson also won second prize in the 5th Lucien Wang Piano Competition at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore.

May 28th, 16:05 Isaac Ormaza Vera Violin Studio Open Day

May 29th, 19:30
CCAA Chamber Orchestra Concert

Isaac Ormaza Vera

Currently serving as a foreign violin expert at CCAA of Chengdu University, Isaac Ormaza Vera is an Ecuadorian conductor and violinist. He studied under violin pedagogues Elisa Kawaguti and Wim de Moor at the LUCA School of Arts in Leuven, Belgium, earning his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in violin performance. He later pursued his Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting at the University of South Carolina. In 2021, he won awards at the Los Angeles Conducting Workshop and Competition. He has served as Assistant Conductor of the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra and has conducted renowned international orchestras including the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra, Xi'an Symphony Orchestra, Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador.

May 30th, 19:00
Lecture Concert by Professor Pavel Raykerus

Pavel Raykerus

Currently serving as a foreign expert at CCAA of Chengdu University, Pavel Raykerus is a Russian concert pianist and holds a Ph.D. from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory in Russia. He has won numerous awards in international piano competitions and has collaborated with world-class orchestras such as the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Shostakovich Philharmonic Orchestra, and Faro Symphony Orchestra. He has performed alongside renowned conductors including Valery Gergiev, Vasily Sinaisky, and Nikolai Schneider to create musical masterpieces. As a resident artist at international music festivals, he has conducted piano masterclasses in Russia and various other countries, and has performed in top-tier concert halls worldwide.

June 3rd, 14:00
Piano Master Class by European Pianist Petras Geniušas

June 3rd, 19:00
Keys of Ice & Fire: Concert by Bingbing Li and European Pianist Petras Geniušas

BingBing Li
Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music (UK) and Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM), currently serving as Artistic Director of the LOML International Piano Festival. She has performed at world-renowned venues including Wigmore Hall, earning acclaim from The London Times. A winner of multiple international awards, she has recorded albums with Naxos and actively participates in international masterclasses and competition juries, dedicated to fostering Sino-British music education exchanges.

Petras Geniušas
A celebrated European pianist born in 1961, graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Internationally renowned for his expansive repertoire, profound artistry, and interpretations bridging classical and contemporary music.

He has collaborated with leading orchestras worldwide, excelling as both soloist and chamber musician while winning numerous international prizes. Beyond performance, Geniušas is deeply committed to piano pedagogy, leaving a lasting impact on European musical culture.

Upcoming Events
June 5: Wilson Chu Student Class Concert
June 11: Pavel Raykerus Student Class Concert
More events to be announced...

Participation
All events are free and open to the public. Music enthusiasts are warmly welcomed to attend and enjoy.

Venue: Chengdu ASEAN Arts Center Concert Hall

"Music is a language that transcends borders and time. May every moment of Music Encounters the World resonate with your heartbeat."

Better to meet than to miss—let us gather in music!