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Hu Jingyun Piano Concert to be Held in Hsinchu on June 27, Free Tickets Available

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • International pianist Hu Jingyun will hold a free concert in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 27.
  • Legislator Hsu Hsin-ying invited Hu Jingyun to perform and is facilitating ticket reservations.
  • The concert aims to provide local children with an opportunity to learn from a world-class musician.

International pianist Hu Jingyun is set to perform a free concert on June 27 at 3 p.m. at the Hsinchu County Performing Arts Center. Legislator Hsu Hsin-ying has invited the acclaimed pianist to Taiwan and is organizing the event. Due to limited seating, admission is by online reservation, with tickets to be mailed starting Monday, June 15. Ticket pickup will be available at Hsu's office in Zhubei.

This performance is an invitation I extended to Hu Jingyun to return.

— Hsu Hsin-yingLegislator Hsu Hsin-ying explaining her role in organizing the concert.

Hsu, a member of the Kuomintang party, stated that she has known Hu Jingyun for a long time and considers them kindred spirits. To offer local children a chance to get close to a master, Hsu also requested Hu Jingyun to hold a masterclass. This event is presented as an additional offering to the residents of Hsinchu County, complementing Hsu's visits with county and city leaders. She hopes that children in Hsinchu will have the opportunity to learn from a world-class musician without having to travel far.

She and Hu Jingyun have known each other for a long time and can be considered kindred spirits.

— Hsu Hsin-yingLegislator Hsu Hsin-ying describing her relationship with the pianist.

Hu Jingyun is recognized as the first Chinese pianist to win the highest award at the Rubinstein International Piano Competition and a top prize winner at the New York Artists International Competition. Her performances have captivated audiences in over 50 countries, gracing renowned venues such as New York's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as major concert halls across Europe and Asia. Her concerts are consistently sold out.

To give children a chance to get close to a master, I also asked Hu Jingyun to hold a masterclass.

— Hsu Hsin-yingLegislator Hsu Hsin-ying explaining her efforts to provide educational opportunities through the concert.

Beyond her performance career, Hu Jingyun founded an international music festival in Philadelphia and teaches at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Temple University. She has dedicated years to nurturing aspiring musicians, passing on her passion for music to the next generation.

I hope that the children of Hsinchu County can learn from a world-class musician up close without having to travel far.

— Hsu Hsin-yingLegislator Hsu Hsin-ying expressing her hopes for the local community.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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