When the Melody of Art Transcends Borders
When the Creativity of Youth Ignites Sparks
A grand celebration dedicated to cultural fusion is about to begin!
The Opening Concert for the International Culture and Arts Exchange Festival will take place on October 28, 2025. You are cordially invited to join us for this exceptional artistic concert!
Date & Time: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday), 19:30
Venue: Concert Hall, Chengdu ASEAN Arts Center, Chengdu University
Admission: Free with ticket. Music enthusiasts from all walks of life are warmly welcome.
Program & Performers
Isaac Ormaza Vera
Ecuadorian Conductor and Violinist; International Violin Faculty, College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts (CCAA). He earned his Bachelor's and Master's in Violin Performance under Elisa Kawaguti and Wim de Moor at LUCA School of Arts, Belgium, and pursued a Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting at the University of South Carolina. Awarded at the 2021 Los Angeles Conducting Workshop and Competition, he has served as Assistant Conductor for the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra and conducted renowned ensembles including the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra, Xi'an Symphony Orchestra, Guayaquil Symphony Orchestra, and Ecuador National Symphony Orchestra.
Umit Isgorur
Turkish Cellist; Special-appointment Associate Professor, CCAA. Former Dean of the National Conservatory at Dokuz Eylül University, Türkiye, he is the country's first tenured Cello Professor. As Principal Cellist for the Lansing Symphony and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, USA, his performances have spanned over thirty countries across Europe, America, and Asia.
Pavel Raykerus
Pianist; International Faculty, CCAA. Holding a doctorate from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia, he is a prize-winner of multiple international competitions. He has collaborated with world-class orchestras including the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic, Shostakovich Philharmonic, and Faro Symphony, performing under maestros such as Valery Gergiev, Vasily Sinaisky, and Nikolai Schneider. A regular at international festivals, he has given masterclasses and recitals globally.
Wilson Chu
Pianist and Improvisation Artist; International Faculty, CCAA. An opera vocal coach and award-winner of several international competitions, he previously held the position of Music Deputy Director and Opera Coach at Scottish Opera, UK, among other opera houses.
Christine Utomo
Pianist; International Faculty, CCAA. Hailed as a pianist who "enchants the audience, willingly immersing them in her wondrous musical realm," Dr. Utomo performs as a soloist and collaborative pianist across Indonesia, the USA, Europe, and China. She is the Artistic Director of Irama Music Studio in Medan, Indonesia, and has appeared as soloist with the Toruń Radio Symphony, Shanghai Philharmonic, NAFA Wind Ensemble, and Dubrovnik Symphony. She earned her BM, MM, and DMA in Piano Performance from the USC Thornton School of Music, studying under Norman Krieger.
Special Guests:
Erlinda Teoh
Pianist & Collaborative Artist. Recognized for her musical sensitivity and dedication to education, she received the NAFA ASEAN Grant Scholarship, studying under Lim Tshui Fang and Lim Yan. Since 2017, she has worked in Singapore as a collaborative pianist for school choirs and ABRSM examinations. With over a decade of teaching experience, she is passionate about nurturing young talents.
Guo Ling
Piano Instructor, CCAA. Holds a Master's from the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. Member of the Sichuan Pianists Association and the Sichuan Piano Art Guidance Committee. Former piano art coach for the Sichuan Conservatory Chinese Music Department and invited piano instructor for Sichuan University's 75th National Day Gala Concert. A frequent competition adjudicator, her students have consistently won awards, earning her multiple Outstanding Teacher honors.
Emily Priscila Guaña Ñato
Undergraduate, Music Performance (International, Class of 2024)
Join us on October 28 at 19:30 – don't miss it!
*Admission is free with a ticket. All are welcome.
Ticket Collection:
Time: Oct 27 (14:00-17:00) | Oct 28 (10:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00)
Location: Room G1001, College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts
Contact: Miss. Zhou, 60656182
Venue Guidelines
1. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. To avoid delays, we advise against bringing bags or large items. Free cloakroom service is available for small bags. Dangerous items, snacks, and beverages are not permitted.
2. Strictly one ticket per person, with assigned seating. Please do not change seats. Present your ticket for entry.
3. For the comfort of all guests, children under 7 will not be admitted.
4. Please silence mobile phones. The use of flash photography is prohibited. If you must use your phone, set the screen brightness to minimum.
5. Professional recording equipment is not allowed.
6. Latecomers will be admitted during intervals or suitable breaks, at the staff's discretion.
7. Please remain seated during performances. If you must leave, please do so between pieces or during the intermission.
