The Suzhou Symphony Orchestra (SZS) will host a bassoon-themed exchange event on November 8 to commemorate the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic relations.

A major practice of cultural diplomacy between China and Italy, the event is sponsored by the special fund of Italian Ministry of Culture and combines both lecture and performance, featuring Suzhou Symphony Orchestra principal bassoonist Chloe Chen, Marco Taraddei, bassoon professor at Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini in Italy, Deng Tao, deputy director of the Instrumental Music Department at Suzhou University of Science and Technology, and Huang Zongjie, bassoon instructor at Soochow University.

Marco Taraddei

Deng Tao

Huang Zongjie

Chloe Chen

Chinese and Italian musicians will hold a deep talk on the music education system and artistic heritage in the two nations. Afterwards, they will perform two music pieces live: "La vita è bella," a track in Italian film "Life Is Beautiful," and Chinese folk song "Fengyang Flower Drum."

Performers at different levels will take the stage in succession, presenting the full learning cycle from beginners to professionals. With immersive experiences such as an explanation of the instrument's structure and playing guidance, the audience will be guided closer to the art of bassoon.

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