When Piano Keys Meet Silver Screen Poetry
When Cello Strings Sing Stage Melodies
For forty years, light and shadow have danced with music,
where keys and bows converge in vibrant dialogue.
This autumn night in Chengdu,
witness the magic of film and musical theatre
unfold in a brilliant celebration.
Performance Time: October 30, 2025 (Thursday) 19:30
Venue: Concert Hall, Chengdu ASEAN Arts Center, Chengdu University
Admission: Free with ticket. Music lovers from all walks of life are warmly welcome.
Umit Isgorur
Turkish Cellist; Specially Appointed Associate Professor and International Faculty at College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts (CCAA). Former Dean of the National Conservatory at Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey, he is recognized as the country's first tenured Cello Professor. As former Principal Cellist of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, USA, he has performed in over thirty countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Wilson Chu
Pianist and Improvisation Artist; International Faculty at CCAA. An accomplished opera vocal coach and award-winner of multiple international competitions, he previously held positions including Music Deputy Director and Opera Vocal Coach at Scottish Opera and other opera companies in the United Kingdom.
Where the piano's stream meets the cello's hill,
the magic of forty years of film and song
swells on the wind.
This October night in Chengdu,
come join a symphony of keys and strings —
and let the light of cinema and musical theatre
bloom softly in our gaze.
October 30, 19:30 — we’ll be waiting for you.
Admission is free with ticket. Music enthusiasts from all social sectors are warmly welcome.
Ticket Collection:
October 30, 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00
Location: Room G1001, College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts
Contact: Miss. Zhou
Venue Guidelines
The concert hall recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance. To avoid delays during bag storage, please avoid bringing bags or large items. Small bags may be stored at the cloakroom before entry. Dangerous items, snacks, and beverages are not permitted.
Strict one-person-one-ticket policy with assigned seating. Please do not change seats. Free admission is granted upon ticket verification at the entrance.
To maintain a pleasant environment for all guests, children under 7 years old are not admitted.
Please switch mobile phones to silent or off mode during the performance. Flash photography is prohibited. If you must use your phone, please set the screen brightness to minimum.
Professional photography or video recording equipment is not allowed.
Entry after the performance begins is not permitted. Latecomers may be admitted during intervals or breaks at the staff's discretion.
Please avoid leaving your seat during the performance. If necessary, exit only between pieces or during intermission.
