As an important public art project of the 14th Gulangyu Piano Art Week, the "Shared Piano Project" continued to shine during this National Day holiday, extending music from the stage to the streets and alleys, and creating an open and shared music interactive space. This artistic practice not only breaks the boundaries of traditional performances but also achieves a deep integration of music and daily life.
From the Piano Wharf Sunken Square to Gangzaihou Beach, from Renqiu Pavilion in Shuzhuang Garden to Huang Rongyuan Hall, the shared piano points cover 28 historical landmarks and public spaces across Gulangyu Island, and extend to Zhongshan Road, Guanren Community in Yuandang Subdistrict, Xiamen Maritime World Shopping Center, Jimei Dragon Boat Pool, Xiamen Jinsha Academy and other places. This year, the project has for the first time expanded to Fuzhou and Quanzhou, taking root in cultural landmarks such as Fujian Provincial Museum, Fujian Folk Museum, Quanzhou Arts and Crafts Cooperative, and Fu's Residence, weaving a cross-regional music network that enables more citizens and tourists to encounter melodies anytime and anywhere while strolling through the city, and listen to impromptu performances by music lovers from around the world.
Notably, during the Piano Art Week, nearly a hundred music enthusiasts from over a dozen countries, including Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Spain, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, Pakistan, Argentina, and Nigeria, gathered on Gulangyu. At the Piano Wharf, the German artist's performance of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier intertwined with the sound of the waves, creating a poetic symphony; at the Gulangyu Academy of Fine Arts, the Pakistani international student's rendition of "Rasa Sayang" infused the evening with a touch of South Seas charm; on the streets of Gulangyu, New Zealand music lovers showcased their talents and engaged in international cultural exchanges with friends from around the world. Particularly moving was the four-hand piano duet between local music influencers and foreign tourists, which brought cross-cultural musical conversations to every street corner. These unexpected musical moments became the most unique scenery during the island stroll.
The "Shared Piano Project" is essentially an inclusive art practice that completely breaks the boundary between the stage and the audience seats, enabling everyone to become a creator of music. Regardless of professional background or origin, everyone can find their voice for self-expression on this "Piano Island". When the sound of the piano resonates among historical buildings and melodies from different cultural backgrounds blend in the streets and alleys, the shared piano has become a link connecting Chinese and foreign cultures, allowing the harmonious symphony of cultural exchange to spread to a broader urban space with the sound of the piano.
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