On February 6th, at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a Chinese singer (right) performed the Malaysian folk song “Rashasayane”. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
On the evening of the 6th, as night fell in Kuala Lumpur, pouring rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the audience. The concert hall of Setya University in Malaysia is packed with Chinese artists performing on stage, using music to build a bridge for cultural exchange between China and Malaysia.
On February 6th, at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chinese artists performed “Yanhuang Fengqing – Duihua”. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
The melodious sound of the violin slowly played, accompanied by the piano and cello, presenting a song called “Yanhuang Fengqing – Duihua”. The Chinese singer passionately performed the Malaysian folk song “La Shasha Yange”, and the pipa played “Spring River Flower Moon Night” with a gentle and melodious melody… That night, Tianjin Conservatory of Music teamed up with the School of Music at Setya University in Malaysia to present a cross-border exchange concert, bringing a passionate artistic feast to people from all walks of life in Malaysia, as well as overseas Chinese and students studying in Malaysia.
On February 6th, the famous Chinese singer Wang Hongwei performed the song “Heavenly Road” at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
The piano solo “Chinese Fantasia No. 2” is sometimes profound and heavy, sometimes passionate and unrestrained, outlining the magnificent picture of the Chinese land; The pipa solo “Send Me a Rose” has a clear tone and a warm and cheerful mood that infects the entire audience; Renowned erhu performer Chen Jun’s solo “The Galloping of War Horses” brings a sense of speed and excitement, pushing the atmosphere of the concert to a climax.
On February 6th, soprano singer Zhang Xiqiu performed at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
Wang Hongwei, Dean of Tianjin Conservatory of Music and a renowned Chinese singer, stated that artistic exchange is an important way to enhance people to people connectivity. This concert not only brings New Year’s greetings to Malaysian audiences, but also hopes to strengthen communication and interaction with local artists, teachers, and students, allowing more people to experience the unique charm of Chinese music. “We look forward to bringing the people of China and Malaysia closer together through more cultural and artistic exchanges, and playing a greater role in jointly building the” the Belt and Road “people to people and cultural cooperation.”
Fang Tinghua, the dean of the School of Music of Stuart University, said that music, as a language without borders, has deepened Malaysian people’s understanding of Chinese music culture and built a solid bridge for cultural and artistic exchanges between the two countries.
On February 6th, at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, renowned erhu artist Chen Jun performed a solo of “Racing Horses”. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
As the concert draws to a close, Wang Hongwei takes the stage to perform “The Heavenly Road” with deep emotion. His high pitched and passionate voice seems to lead the audience onto a vast plateau, while the song “A Thousand Miles of Children’s Journey” vividly portrays the homesick feelings of the wanderer. Finally, his duet with tenor singer Zhang Xiqiu on “Western Song” brought the entire concert to a successful conclusion, and the audience’s applause lasted for a long time.
It’s really rare to be able to enjoy high-level performances brought by Chinese artists in Malaysia! “Chen Haipeng, a live audience member, told reporters that he had been associated with the Chinese national instrument bamboo flute since his teens, and later went to China for further studies. He is now teaching at the School of Music at Setya University. He expressed his hope for more Chinese artists to come to Malaysia for performances and exchanges in the future, providing valuable learning opportunities for local students.
On February 6th, at the Setya University Concert Hall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, renowned Chinese singer Wang Hongwei (first from right) and tenor singer Zhang Xiqiu (second from right) sang a duet of “Western Song”. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Zhang Wenzong)
Ding Peng, executive chairman of the Malaysian Chinese Culture and Arts Federation, who co organized the concert, said that cultural exchanges are of great significance in the joint construction of the “the Belt and Road”, and will continue to promote more Malaysia China cultural, art and music education cooperation in the future, so that the people of the two countries can further deepen mutual understanding and emotional resonance through art.
Music is silent, yet it can directly touch people’s hearts. The melody of crossing mountains and seas echoes for a long time in the story of China Malaysia friendship.