Sino-Russian Musical Fusion Lights Up a Chongqing Night

To thoroughly implement the cultural development strategy for the Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle and advance Chongqing's "Culturally Strong City" development plan, at 19:30 on the evening of October 13, 2025, the "Wenhui Xinhua, Smart Creation for the Future — Xinhua Center Global Investment Launch Ceremony," jointly hosted by the Yuzhong District People's Government and Chongqing Xinhua Publishing Group, grandly opened at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street in Yuzhong District. Sergey Irinyov and Fedor Amosov, performers of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music at Chongqing Normal University, were invited to take the stage, presenting the audience with a cultural and artistic feast that transcended national borders through three classic works of strikingly different styles.

The event's venue, the Xinhua Center, is guided by the core philosophy of "culture empowering commerce, innovation driving development." Positioned as an "international fashion, culture, and consumption experience center," it is dedicated to becoming a new urban landmark integrating cultural innovation, diverse commerce, and smart offices. Witnessed jointly by municipal and district leaders, officials from foreign consulates in Chongqing, and representatives from all sectors, the artistic performance became the brilliant highlight of the event—enriching the cultural life of citizens, embodying the vision of "culture for the people," and building a premium showcase platform for international cultural exchange.

That evening, Sergey and Fedor, with their consummate artistry, performed three works in turn: Moscow Nights, Palladio, and I Love You, China. Moscow Nights, a classic Russian folk song with a lilting, tender melody, instantly transported the audience into the romantic night of the Eastern European plains, revealing the distinctive charm of Russian musical culture. The classical piece Palladio, with its delicate harmonies and elegant melody, displayed the profound depth of Western classical music, while the two performers' seamless rapport brought the work's layers and emotional expression to the fullest. The finale, I Love You, China, stood as a vivid embodiment of the fusion of Chinese and foreign cultures—its familiar melody struck a chord with the entire crowd, conveying the international artists' heartfelt affection for China and bringing the evening's atmosphere to its climax.

Throughout the performance, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street was thronged with people. Audiences were immersed in the beautiful music, with applause and admiration rising one after another. Sergey and Fedor's brilliant performance not only demonstrated the teaching strength and artistic caliber of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music at Chongqing Normal University, but also—through music as a medium—deepened the exchange and mutual appreciation between Chinese and Russian cultures.

A representative of Chongqing Xinhua Publishing Group remarked: "Inviting international artists to perform is a concrete practice of our 'culture empowering commerce' philosophy. Through international cultural exchange events like this one, we hope to bring high-quality artistic experiences to the people of Chongqing while helping elevate the city's cultural influence and international reputation."

With music as a medium and art as a meeting ground of friendship, this performance not only added artistic splendor to the "Wenhui Xinhua, Smart Creation for the Future" launch ceremony, but also left a vivid mark on the cultural development of the Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle. In the future, more international cultural exchange events of this kind are expected to land in Chongqing, injecting a steady stream of vitality into the city's cultural growth.

Written by: Ge Lishuo

Photography: Qin Qianzhen

Layout & Design: Dong Yatong

First Review: Liu Kai

Second Review: Xu Xiaojing

Third Review: Wu Jingyu

Editor-in-Charge: Gao Jingli