On May 17th, the second session of the Sindora Cup Silver-Aged Pianists Exchange and Showcase Event kicked off at Sindora's Nanjing Xixia International Yixiang Garden. This piano charity exchange event, hosted by Sindora, attracted over a hundred senior music enthusiasts from Nanjing to come and observe. The sound of piano music filled the air, and the atmosphere was lively. Follow our lens and let's revisit the moments of this wonderful event!

On the day of the event, many senior friends arrived early, exchanging their love for music with one another, and the conversation was filled with laughter and joy. Fourteen silver-aged pianists from Nanjing took turns showcasing their piano skills and practice, offering the audience a deeply moving musical feast.

Among these 14 silver-aged pianists, many are regular volunteers who play the piano for hospital patients. They dedicate their love for music to the charity of piano volunteering, consistently striving for self-fulfillment while using music to soothe the souls of others. Their passion for music fills each of their days with hope, and through their actions, they embody the saying 'Passion can overcome the long passage of time.'

I have been a piano volunteer at Mingji Hospital for my fourth year now. Initially, I played the piano for my own enjoyment, but as a volunteer, I can combine my love for music with charitable activities for society. Therefore, I find being a piano volunteer very meaningful, and I will continue to do it.

Mr. Ling Qing, Piano Volunteer at Nanjing Mingji Hospital.

I became a piano volunteer at Gulou Hospital eight years ago. There, I bring joy to others and to myself, using music to heal people's hearts. When some patients hear my piano playing and their frowns turn into smiles, I feel very happy. Seeing that my beloved piano performance can bring comfort and happiness to more people makes me feel truly fulfilled.

Ms. Zhu Min, Piano Volunteer at Nanjing Gulou Hospital.

There were also silver age pianists from Jinling Senior University and other groups on site, who not only performed many well-known foreign famous songs, such as "Bach's Prelude in C Major" and "Childhood Memories", but also played many beloved domestic famous songs such as "Yellow Water Ballad" and "Butterfly Lovers"

Exciting moments of contestants' performances

Young performer Yao Yuming, a student at the Freiburg University of Music in Germany, was invited to the event. He improvised a piece based on three randomly selected notes chosen by the audience, leaving a lasting impression on those present.

Yao Yuming interacted with the audience.

Next, a special guest, the renowned piano educator from Jiangsu and retired piano professor at Nanjing University of the Arts, Professor Sun Shuren, aged 80, played a piano solo of My Motherland and I, bringing the atmosphere to a climax and evoking a strong resonance from the audience.

Professor Sun Shuren plays' Me and My Motherland 

Afterwards, Mr. Peng Zhijian, Executive Vice President of Keppel China’s Urban Development Division and a friend from Singapore, led the audience in a grand chorus of My Motherland and I. The performance received an enthusiastic response from the silver-aged music lovers present, and the atmosphere reached its peak.

Mr. Peng Zhijian led the audience in a grand chorus.

Renowned radio host from Jiangsu, Ms. Wen Lan, made a surprise appearance and shared her retirement life and reflections with the silver-aged music enthusiasts present. Everyone actively interacted with Ms. Wen, and the atmosphere was filled with joy.

Ms. Wen Lan shared her life and reflections.

On May 23rd, the final of the Sindora Cup Silver-Aged Pianists Exchange and Showcase Event will be held at the Steinway Piano Exhibition Center in Nanjing. This is the concluding event of the showcase. Here, we will immerse ourselves in the wonderful melodies of the world-class Steinway pianos, engage in exchanges with international piano masters, and enjoy the brilliant performances of silver-aged pianists from Jiangsu.

Steinway Piano Exhibition Center, Nanjing

The Steinway Piano Concert Hall, transformed from the former site of Jinling Union Theological Seminary.

Sindora Cup Silver-Aged Pianists Exchange and Showcase Event

Final Information

Time:

May 23rd

14:00 - 16:00 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Location:

Steinway Piano Exhibition Center (Nanjing)

（No. 17, Dajen Silver Lane, Gulou District, Nanjing

-Art Jinling Bo'ai Building

Metro Line 2, Shanghai Road · Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Station）

Special Guest:

Renowned Spanish Pianist and Conductor

Adolf Pulla

Welcome to the venue and enjoy the performances by our senior pianists. There is no charge for participants or the audience throughout the competition, and a certain number of spectator spots are open to the public, subject to the actual capacity of the event venue.

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Music from the heart, joy from the melody.

Looking forward to meeting more

silver-age music lovers this summer,

and opening up the life in our hearts

to play the wonderful movement!

May 23rd

See you at Steinway Gallery Nanjing!