A bilateral cooperation in music and culture

Music and cultural exchange took center stage as the Central Conservatory of Music of China and the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Russia, named after composer N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), deepened their partnership through a series of performances, masterclasses and academic events from June 1 to 4.

A highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the China-Russia Traditional Music Exchange and Development Center, jointly established by the two institutions.

The center was officially unveiled on June 2 at St. Petersburg's historic Glazunov Concert Hall, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation and creating a long-term platform for collaboration in music creation, performance, education, and research.

The initiative comes as China and Russia launch the China-Russia Years of Education, the first national thematic program dedicated to educational cooperation between the two countries.