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26-Feb-2016
Tian Jianan Guest Artist, Celebrating Chinese New Year with Music - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Video: Tian Jianan performing at the prize giving concert of the VI International Competition for Accordionists in Moscow in December.Tian Jianan (China) has been a winner of many international accordion competitions and in Febuary, she was invited by Purdue University and Utah University, USA, for several concerts. Tian Jianan was performing both academic and light music and took two accordions to the USA. Tian Jianan also gave lectures with the introductions of the accordion & master class to the students in Universities and also to other schools. These were big events as they were also a part of the local Chinese New Year celebrations. The West Lafayette newspaper, the Exponent reviewed one concert with a heading: "This accordion music might just take your breath away" and continued - "Previous conceptions of how accordion music should sound are completely upended by the genius of Tian Jianan, said one concertgoer." Excerpts from an article on wlfi.com. "Guests were treated to a special musical talent Saturday night in the Purdue Union’s south ballroom. Purdue was happy to invite Tian Jianan to perform in celebration of Chinese New Year. Tian is a 21 year old accordion player from Beijing, China. Tian performed many traditional songs as well as a some contemporary pieces throughout the evening. Purdue Convocation’s executive director Todd Wetzel (picture left) says by hosting events such as these, they can help to connect a community that has so many diverse cultures." Tian Jianan is a student at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, accordion tutor Prof. Cao Xiao-Qing, majoring in both accordion and composition. CD's and DVD's available online at: Tian Jianan |
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