Festival brings learning and music to the same beat

The 2026 Jianli Percussion Arts Festival concluded on the evening of Aug 11, following its final symphonic concerto at the Shandong Grand Theatre concert hall in Jinan, East China's Shandong province.

Running from Aug 7 to 11, the festival combined masterclasses, sectional rehearsals and themed concerts. The program provided young musicians with a comprehensive platform for study and artistic practice.

The closing concert was conducted by Yang Li, with the Quancheng Symphony Orchestra serving as the accompanying ensemble. The performance presented the festival's achievements while creating a dialogue between contemporary European percussion music and original Chinese works for percussion and symphony orchestra.