Young Chinese musicians win award at international festival

Hannah Stell, adjudicator of the Instrumental Ensemble category, praised the Shanghai students' performance, saying that they "were really professional" and that she was "impressed with their performance".

The performance exceeded the expectations of both teachers and the conductor, demonstrating the students' solid musical foundation, Liu Xuanyi, event organizer for the Huangpu Youth Art Activity Center, said.

"Through the heartfelt performances of these young musicians, we hope to showcase the distinctive charm and Eastern elegance of Chinese music to audiences around the world. At the same time, the festival enables young people to immerse themselves in diverse artistic traditions, engage with the world through music, and foster greater mutual understanding," Liu added.

The Huangpu Youth Art Activity Center brings together talented student musicians from across Shanghai. Through regular training and performances, it helps young musicians develop their artistic skills and represent the city at home and abroad. The center also promotes international cultural exchanges by sharing traditional Chinese culture with global audiences and welcoming overseas artistic groups to China.