UIC held a signing ceremony for academic cooperation with Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra (GSO) on 1 December. UIC Vice President (Academic) Prof Huang Huaxiong and President of GSO Mr Chen Qing signed the agreement on behalf of both organisations.
Prof Huang Huaxiong (left) and Mr Chen Qing sign the agreement on behalf of both organisations
In his address, UIC Provost Prof Chen Zhi said that music is an essential component of UIC's liberal arts education. In addition to the college's facilities for students to practice, there are also Chinese and Western musical clubs where students can meet fellow music lovers.
UIC Provost Prof Chen Zhi looks forward to the collaboration between UIC and GSO
The Deputy Director of Zhuhai Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Mr Zhai Ming, said that the collaboration would promote the development of the music culture in Zhuhai in the long run and hopes more musicians can bring vitality to the industry in Zhuhai
The ceremony is hosted by the Executive Dean of the Division of Culture and Creativity, Dr Jiang Wei
Since its founding in 1957, GSO has developed into one of China's most artistically superb and vibrant orchestral institutions. It is the first Chinese symphony orchestra to have toured and performed on five continents.
Group photos of the guests
A few UIC students joined GSO musicians to perform after the signing ceremony.
Students from the Music Performance programme perform on stage
GSO Brilliant Brass Quintet bringing a Performance
Following the performance, Mr Chen Qing gave a lecture themed on "Over 60 years of journey of Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra: Classical Music Makes Urban Life Different".
Mr Chen Qing
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