The Shanghai Conservatory of Music sent a delegation to Barcelona to participate in the Sant Miquel Festival, marking the 25th anniversary of Shanghai and Barcelona’s friendship. The delegation, led by Vice Party Secretary Xu Wei, included the Conservatory’s jazz ensemble and featured a special performance by Liu Wenwen, an associate professor of suona.
The performance showcased original jazz compositions by Conservatory faculty, integrating the suona—a distinctive Chinese instrument—into the improvisational jazz framework. This fusion created a new connection between Eastern musical aesthetics and modern jazz rhythms, resonating strongly with the audience.
During the visit, the team also met with the Conservatory of Music of Barcelona to discuss academic cooperation in jazz education. The visit included a masterclass for students and a joint improvisation concert that highlighted the Conservatory’s multidimensional training system.
The collaboration aims to embed international cooperation into academic development and talent training, offering new opportunities for the two institutions to share experiences and discuss creative works.
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