A Tribute to the Motherland | China Magic Finger Painist Shines at the Inaugural China Radio and Television Quality Creation Conference Concert, Performing the Melodies of the Era

Cultural Heritage Shines Bright

The Inaugural China Radio and Television Quality Creation Conference Concert

On October 12, 2024, the Inaugural China Radio and Television Quality Creation Conference Concert was grandly held at the Symphony Hall of China Media Group. Guided by the National Radio and Television Administration and the Beijing Municipal Government, and hosted by the Drama Division of the National Radio and Television Administration and the Beijing Radio and Television Bureau, the concert was performed by the China Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside renowned Chinese singer Lei Jia and others. The concert, themed around “Classic Music for Radio and Television,” celebrated the 75th anniversary of the great motherland with music.

A Glorious Tribute, Memorable Moments

Xia Xiaotang (right), Deputy Director and Principal Conductor of the China Philharmonic Orchestra

Tang Juechen (left), Youth Pianist and Representative of China Magic Finger Pianist

In this concert, Tang Juechen, a youth pianist and representative of China Magic Finger Pianist, was invited as a guest pianist. He collaborated with the China Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the “World’s Top 10 Most Influential Orchestras,” and Xia Xiaotang, the Deputy Director and Principal Conductor of the China Philharmonic Orchestra, to perform the piano concerto “Sailing.”

Originally a symphonic choral work commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, “Sailing” was adapted into a piano concerto to enhance its expression as a universal musical language. The composition is majestic and inspiring. Tang Juechen delivered an outstanding performance with his exquisite skills and rich stage experience, working seamlessly with the orchestra to complete the performance flawlessly.

Tang Juechen, Youth Pianist and Representative of China Magic Finger Pianist

Tang Juechen, Youth Pianist and Representative of China Magic Finger Pianist

Masters Gather to Compose a Splendid Movement

Lei Jia, Renowned Chinese Singer

Xia Xiaotang, Deputy Director and Principal Conductor of the China Philharmonic Orchestra

Liu Rui, Concertmaster and Violinist of the China Philharmonic Orchestra

The concert featured five chapters: “Solidarity and Struggle,” “People’s Happiness,” “Colorful China,” “Mutual Learning,” and “Courageous Progress.” The program included more than 100 artists from the China Philharmonic Orchestra and renowned Chinese singer Lei Jia, presenting classic music from various iconic Chinese films and television series through symphonic arrangements.

Each musician, with their passion and extraordinary talent, delivered an unparalleled audio-visual feast.

As described in the concert’s program guide:“Symphonic classics in the ocean of radio and television music are marked by structural complexity, profound connotations, precision, and rich expressiveness. Performing these masterpieces at a high level requires exceptionally talented musicians from each section, working under the meticulous guidance of a conductor. Together, they achieve a large-scale collaboration characterized by precision, intensity, and frequency, delivering music with intricate layers, emotional depth, and breathtaking beauty.”

About the Inaugural China Radio and Television Quality Creation Conference

The Inaugural China Radio and Television Quality Creation Conference, hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration and the Beijing Municipal Government, revolves around the theme “Writing a Great Era, Creating for the People.” The event highlights outstanding achievements in the industry and promotes the nationwide implementation of the “New Era Quality Project,” driving the high-quality development of radio and television.

The conference spans multiple sectors, engages the entire system, and fosters collaboration across industries. It integrates various categories—including news, television dramas, web series, web films, documentaries, animations, variety shows, radio programs, public service ads, and short dramas. With a focus on creation, the conference encompasses aspects like integrated communication, industry development, technological application, and international promotion. It serves as a comprehensive platform for creation leadership, theoretical discussions, talent cultivation, industry synergy, and market services.

About the China Philharmonic Orchestra

Founded alongside the dawn of the new millennium, the China Philharmonic Orchestra has completed 24 remarkable years, spanning 23 music seasons. Over this journey, the orchestra has achieved its goal of becoming “First-class in China, Leading in Asia, and World-renowned,” achieving historic breakthroughs.

In the spring of 2009, the British magazine Gramophone named the China Philharmonic Orchestra among the “World’s Top 10 Most Influential Orchestras.” Over the past 24 years, the orchestra has performed over a thousand concert programs and more than 6,000 works, collaborating with over a thousand domestic and international artists. It has reached millions of audience members, with its national and international tours covering over a million kilometers—equivalent to circling the globe more than 20 times.

Established on May 25, 2000, based on the former China Radio Symphony Orchestra, the founding of the China Philharmonic Orchestra marked a significant step toward the professionalization and internationalization of China’s symphonic music industry. As a national symphony orchestra directly under the National Radio and Television Administration, it is led by General Manager Li Nan, with Yu Long serving as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor.

The China Philharmonic Orchestra was the first Chinese orchestra to collaborate with a world-class recording label for global album distribution, the first to embark on large-scale international tours, and the first to shoulder national responsibilities on diplomatic missions. It was also the first Chinese orchestra to perform at the world’s top summer music festivals, writing a glorious chapter in the history of contemporary Chinese music.