However, enormously influenced by his parents and the enlightenment education from the Soviet Union, he still used to favor the Western culture, especially the renaissance arts. That's why he built his house in baroque style. "No doubt, the Europeans have made the best use of all the fine lines that human beings can catch a sight of. It is almost impossible to overstep them. All I can do is to imitate them," He Xirui has fulfilled his dream - producing his beloved European violins in his spacious European house designed and built by himself. There is even a large cellar to store his wine, which is very helpful to him for the experiments related to his violin producing.
A glimpse of his lectures- "I prefer to call myself 'Carpenter He'."
In September 2003, He Xirui was employed as a guest professor at the Orchestra Department of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. His lectures, experiences, theories, ideas and adventures have turned out to be so brilliant, interesting and thrilling. "It has been more than 100 years since the violin were introduced to China. It was produced here about 70 years ago. The real development of violin producing has only been 20-30 years after the 'Cultural revolution', Step by step, we start using the local materials and producing real local violins. What's more, the instruments have called attention from worldwide masters," He added proudly. In fact, numerous well-known violinists who use He's violins have won international competitions. I bet that nothing is more authoritative to prove He's talents.
"What I have been trying to do is to transform my experiences into language, find generality from individuality, and share my comprehension with my students. That's probably the only advantages I benefit from, compared with the craftsmen of older generations." He said frankly.
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