Published on: 2026-07-20
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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On July 14, in the Kanbashi area of Ordos city in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the China-Europe Youth Music Salon “Musical Bridge” took place, where young musicians from Ordos performed together with artists from France and Australia.
The event took place at the Kanbashi Youth Development Center in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere, combining Chinese folk music and European classical music. Instead of following a single conductor or a strict program, the musicians performed in turn, exchanged ideas, and interacted improvisationally on stage.
The salon opened with traditional steppe hospitality: guests were presented with white khadaks, and a folk dance was performed. Then local students presented an ensemble on Chinese folk instruments, followed by piano pieces inspired by traditional Chinese music.
“Before going on stage, I was a bit nervous, but seeing how foreign musicians play with such enthusiasm, I was able to enjoy the performance,” shared the student cellist Duolan. “I hope there will be more opportunities like this to improve my skills.”
The guest artists performed works by Bach, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and Schumann in solo, duet, and trio formats. The live performance allowed local students and teachers to get closer acquainted with various approaches to rhythm, dynamics, and musical expressiveness.
The evening concluded with the ensemble piece “Ten Thousand Galloping Horses” performed on the morin khuur. The powerful sound of the traditional Mongolian instrument elicited prolonged applause, and several foreign guests recorded the performance on their phones.
“It was a wonderful experience,” noted French music manager Philippe. “The facilities here are very modern, and the students are talented and full of energy. I hope we will have the opportunity to return here in the future.”
Teachers of music from local schools were also present at the salon, who used this event as an opportunity to become acquainted with foreign teaching methods and youth performance programs.
“Music is a universal language,” said Zhang Zhusyan, head of programs for playing traditional instruments at the Kanbashi Youth Development Center. “By performing Chinese melodies, children help foreign audiences better understand Chinese culture.”
The administration of the Kanbashi district plans to continue developing the “Musical Bridge” program as a platform for international youth exchange, artistic education, and cultural communication.
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