When Don Quixote charges at the windmills, the world is moved. The beauty of life is reflected in the unknown, in the continuous attempt at innovation. Just like our ‘spontaneous’ acoustic special. We are honored to have invited three string music teachers to collaborate on this performance. Our brand-new arrangement and our day and night deliberation all to infuse Soft Persimmon with a fresh breath. We have never stopped. This time, we yearn for the blend of modern and classical to spark new inspiration. We look forward to your arrival. Perhaps we will share stories like long-lost friends. Perhaps our music will flow like a gentle stream, eventually merging into your heart. Perhaps… The final answer is yours to decide. We have experienced a period of fear and unease. Yet the birth of some melodies seems to anchor us in a warm harbor, sometimes hard, sometimes soft. This is Soft Persimmon. The band combines elements of Indie Rock, Pop Rock, Britpop, and Psychedelic Rock, without being confined to a fixed style. The band was founded in the cold winter of Beijing in 2021. Lead Vocals/Guitar: Zhang Dongchuan. Guitar/Backing Vocals: Cui Hang. Bass/Backing Vocals: Ding. Drums/Backing Vocals: Cheng Hao. Collaborating Musicians: Qian Yundou, 23 years old, an independent musician. Graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a major in World Ethnic Music. Began composing songs at the age of 15 and has released over 50 original works. Currently active in Beijing.Yang Tianyi, an undergraduate student at the China Conservatory of Music, has won the national third prize and provincial first prize in the National Art Exhibition, the first prize in the Beijing division of the 2021 Singapore International Music Festival, and the national third prize. In 2021, she won the second prize in the Prokofiev Asia-Pacific Preliminary, the silver award in the Asia-Pacific finals, and the Honorary Award in the International Finals. She has participated in the ‘Music Playground’ art education brand series of concerts and has performed in many well-known concert halls in China, such as the Central Conservatory of Music Opera Hall, Baotou Grand Theater, Qingdao Grand Theater, National Library Concert Hall, Gansu Grand Theater, and Wuhan Qintai Grand Theater.
Wang Yicong, an undergraduate student at the Central Conservatory of Music. Started learning the cello at the age of 4. Successively studied under Yan Pingsheng, a cello player of the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra and a national first-class performer, and Zhao Xuyang, a cello player and a young teacher of the Central Conservatory of Music. Participated in various events including the 6th ‘May 23rd’ Art Festival of the Central Conservatory of Music in 2024, the 5th ‘October 15th’ Art Festival of the Central Conservatory of Music in 2023, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Chinese Traditional Music Society in 2022, and the ‘Music Playground’ art education brand series of concerts. Served as a course support volunteer teacher for the 11th Yanran Angel Fund Charity Parent-Child Summer Camp in 2024. Won the national third prize and provincial first prize in the National Art Exhibition, and the third prize in the first Tianjin ‘Dawn Cup’ Cello Open Competition.The band has graced numerous renowned concert venues across the country, including the Opera Concert Hall of the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing Concert Hall, and Zhongshan Concert Hall. They have delivered stellar performances that have captivated audiences.
Here are the details for their upcoming performance:
– Date: Friday, November 1st
– Time: The concert begins at 8:00 PM
– Please note: The event is subject to on-site conditions.
We look forward to an evening of exceptional music and entertainment.
