Accordion extravaganza fuses East and West in Shanghai

"The combination of Chinese and international musicians on stage tonight truly reflects the essence of 'Echoes of Tradition and Modernity'," said Wang Congyu, deputy secretary-general of The Accordion Society of the Chinese Musicians' Association.

"This echoes the overarching theme of the 40th Shanghai Spring International Music Festival, which is 'Echoes of Spring'. The resonance we witness here encapsulates a fusion of styles, diverse performance formats, and the harmonious interaction between the accordion and other instruments".

Hu, the suona performer, shared his perspective on the unique fusion of instruments. "For me, this collaboration was a fresh experience," he said, noting that while he had collaborated with different musical styles, this was his first time working with an accordion. He emphasized the unexpected synergy between the instruments: "The suona's traditional partner in Chinese music is the Sheng, an instrument whose timbre is quite similar to the accordion. This collaboration was a natural fit".