Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports.

In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement and nervous energy as teenagers from Beijing and Hong Kong prepare to give a joint concert as part of the Beijing-Hong Kong Students Tsinghua Summer Music Camp. The room is scattered with sheets of music, instruments, and personal belongings. Dressed in concert attire, the teens exchange last-minute tips and encouragement. Some practice, or adjust their instruments, while others chat animatedly to release tension.

At 7 pm, the concert at Mong Man Wai Concert Hall in Tsinghua University starts.

During the performance, which took place last Friday, the conductorless string ensemble performed famous Chinese and classical pieces, among them Zhang Jingping's Celebration of a Bumper Harvest and Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, with the aim of demonstrating the students' musical talent, and celebrating the harmony resulting from their collaborative effort.

"The anticipation is almost tangible. I am happy to see these young people celebrating music and cultural exchange, creating a tapestry of youthful excitement with their different backgrounds and vibrant personalities," says well-known violinist Lyu Siqing, who is artistic director of the camp.