Steinway Artist Carol Yu, PREMIA prizewinners, and members of local youth orchestras come together for in-depth cultural and artistic exchange
The first-ever concert at the new Education Hub (“The Hub”) in Panyu, Guangzhou, showcased the talents of Steinway Artist Carol Yu and PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival Carnegie Hall Tour Prizewinners. Held on 18 May at the world-class Performing Arts Centre, this event marked a new and significant intersection of education, culture, and community in Guangzhou.
The Hub, which opened in March, is connecting the most diverse resources to inspire, equip, and empower a new generation of learners through its “Kindervarsity” model. Its first concert embodies the shared vision of the Hub and Benenden Bilingual School Guangzhou (“BBSG”): to bring K-12 education into the future through, among other things, real-world learning experience and community impact.
Creating Harmony
“For BBSG students, participating in a professional concert provided an enriching experience of artistic exploration and personal growth,” said Jennifer Ma, Honourary Executive Supervisor, Benenden Schools (China). “The concert also exemplified how global collaboration can nurture talent and promote cultural exchange.”
The concert, open to the public, featured performances not only by internationally acclaimed pianist Ms. Yu and PREMIA prize-winning youth musicians, but also by members of the Guangzhou Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Panyu Bangjiangdong Primary School Cantonese Orchestra. The collaboration of young musicians from across the Greater Bay Area fostered in-depth cultural exchanges and lasting connections.
Inspiring Hearts
The PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival, founded by Steinway Artist Carol Yu , is organized by Concordia Music International Limited, with CTF Education Group as an education partner. It serves as a source of inspiration for budding musicians.
By nurturing young talent and providing opportunities to perform at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, the Festival empowers young artists to reach their full potential.
This inaugural concert is co-organised by The Education Hub and Concordia Music International Limited. Through its blend of Chinese and Western musical traditions, the concert resonated with packed audiences of different ages and backgrounds.