■Warm congratulations to our student, Wang Kuo, from China Magic Finger, for being admitted to the Affiliated Middle School of Shanghai Conservatory of Music with outstanding achievements!

It is noteworthy that this year, apart from sixth-grade graduates of the affiliated primary school, Shanghai Conservatory of Music Middle School only accepts 6 new students nationwide for the first year of junior high school, and Wang Kuo is one of these 6 new students. The difficulty can be imagined to be considerable! Wang Kuo is also the third student from our school to be admitted to Shanghai Conservatory of Music, following students Tang Juechen and Huang Zhiqin.

■    In September 2011, Tang Juechen entered Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated Primary School Grade 4 with outstanding results, ranking first nationwide.

■    In September 2014, Tang Juechen was promoted directly to Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School with the top score in his grade.

■    In July 2015, Huang Zhiqin was admitted to Shanghai Conservatory of Music with excellent results.

▲ Wang Kuo from China Magic Finger, performed at the 23rd Beijing Student Film Festival

▲ Wang Kuo , from China Magic Finger, live performance on Beijing TV's program "Beijing Guest"

▲ Wang Kuo , from China Magic Finger, performed at the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena.

▲ Wang Kuo , live performance at the Xi'an stop of China Magic Finger national tour

▲ “China Magic Finger”Wang Kuo and his mentor Liu Jian were invited to attend the 2018 "Colorful Paris" event, celebrating the 54th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations and the Beijing stop of the Sino-French Cultural and Artistic Exchange Association tour

▲ Wang Kuo , live performance at the Beijing stop of China Magic Finger national tour

"China Magic Finger" Wang Kuo — A Piano Prodigy Arising from Liu Jian Art.

Wang Kuo, an outstanding student from Liu Jian Art and a prominent member of the first generation of China Magic Finger, was born in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. From a young age, Wang Kuo exhibited exceptional talent in piano and rarely took leave from his academic studies. Over the years, he traveled frequently from Ningbo, Zhejiang to Liu Jian Art in Changzhou, Jiangsu, for piano lessons. Wang Kuo's passion for piano, coupled with his parents' support for his music education and their trust in Liu Jian Art’s advanced teaching philosophy and efficient practice methods, has allowed him to perform publicly on many significant occasions at just 13 years old. His performances have taken him to venues such as the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center, He Luting Concert Hall in Shanghai, Beijing TV station, and the Beijing University Student Film Festival.

Awards and Achievements:

In 2015, he won first place in the Silver Award for the Youth B category at the KAWAI Piano Competition held by the Central Conservatory of Music.

In 2017, he received the Grand Prize at the "Pearl River • Kaiserburg" International Youth Piano Competition in the Ningbo division.

Performance Experience:

In 2015, he was invited to the book launch of "Learning Piano with Lang Lang," where he performed Tchaikovsky's "June: Barcarolle" from The Seasons and received personal guidance from maestro Lang Lang.

In 2016, he was invited as a guest performer at the 23rd Beijing College Student Film Festival and the 2nd College Student Photography Competition Award Ceremony.

In 2016, he participated in the recording of Beijing TV's program "Beijing Guests" and was interviewed for the "TV Pioneer List"

In 2016, he was invited along with international movie star Gao Yuanyuan to attend and perform at the "Hero Returns" motivational speaking event by renowned inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic, held at the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Cultural Center.

In 2017, as a key member, he participated in the first stop of the national tour of the "China Magic Finger—Youth Pianists Team" at the Xi'an People's Theatre.

In 2018, as a key member, he took part in the Hunan stop of the national tour of the "China Magic Finger—Youth Pianists Team"

In 2018, as the only Chinese performance representative, he was invited to participate in the "Colourful Paris" event, commemorating the 54th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France and the 11th visit to China by the Sino-French Cultural and Arts Exchange Association, co-hosted by the Paris City Hall and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the French Republic.

In 2018, he participated in the "Vibrant June, Embarking on Musical Dreams"—a stop of the "Chinese Magic Finger" China tour held at the Beijing DRC Diplomatic Office Building.

Congratulations again to student Wang Kuo. We hope that he continues his diligent studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated Secondary School, carries forward the excellent traditions of the Liu Jian Art, and strives towards his goal of becoming a professional pianist!

In 2018, Liu Jian Art enjoyed a series of music triumphs, shining brightly on his glorious path

Liu Jian Art has had a remarkable year in 2018, filled with outstanding achievements and joyous news!

In February, our excellent student Tang Juechen was admitted to the "world's number one ranked" Juilliard School of Music in the United States with outstanding results.

Later in February, another distinguished student, Liu Sixuan, won the gold medal at the 26th Annual American Music Competition global finals in San Francisco. Liu Sixuan also achieved first place at the final Gold Medal Concert, earning the title "champion of champions",which lived up to the hype.

On April 18th, Tang Juechen and Liu Sixuan, as main members of the "China Magic Finger," were invited to perform at the 8th Beijing International Film Festival's "Ode to Spring" large-scale film symphony concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. They collaborated with renowned Chinese conductor Peng Jiapeng and the Chinese Film Symphony Orchestra to perform "Restoring Treasures in the Forbidden City." This marked the "China Magic Finger'" debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Tang Juechen also performed the soundtrack "Where Is Mr. Barrie" from the classic film "Finding Neverland," conducted by the composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, who is also an Oscar winner for Best Original Music and one of the seven jurors at the 8th Beijing International Film Festival. Impressively, "China Magic Finger" were the only performers to take the stage twice during this concert.

On May 10th, Chen Zai, Cheng Yitong, and Xu Zixuan from "China Magic Finger"were invited to the iFENG’s "Forever happiness" celebrity charity banquet in Xiamen. Accompanied by their mentor, Mr. Liu Jian, the trio first made their appearance on the red carpet and then featured as the finale at the charity dinner. Chen Zai's performance of Mozart's "Turkish March" and the trio's six-hand performance of the "Hungarian Dance" were a tremendous success, earning warm applause and cheers from all attendees, with a viewership reaching 738,000 online.

On May 19th,”China Magic Finger” Cheng Yitong participated in the Hebei TV reality show "Our Chinese Adolescents" season one, episode four, broadcast nationwide. Cheng Yitong served as a piano performance guest and became the youngest question master of the show team, captivating the audience with his perfect performance.

On June 8th, "China Magic Finger" members Wang Kuo and Cheng Yitong, as the sole Chinese representatives, were invited to participate in the "Colourful Paris" event, co-hosted by the Paris City Hall and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the French Republic, commemorating the 54th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations and the 11th visit of the Sino-French Cultural and Arts Exchange Association to China. Wang Kuo's rendition of Liszt's "La Campanella" and Cheng Yitong's "Celebrating the Turnaround" resonated throughout the diplomatic office building, leaving the audience in awe.

On June 9th, the "Colorful June, Launching Musical Dreams" event marked the successful Beijing stop of the "China Magic Finger" national tour! The Magic Finger joined forces with Liu Jian Art's "Little Piano Magicians" at the DRC Diplomatic Office Building in Beijing. The numerous "Little Magicians" from Liu Jian Art performed a coordinated four-hand piano ensemble that charmed the entire audience. "China Magic Finger" Chen Zai and Wang Kuo made a stunning appearance, captivating all attendees with their exquisite piano skills! The venue was packed, and the live stream attracted as many as 16,000 viewers online.

In early August, Tang Juechen, Chen Zai, and Xu Zixuan from "China Magic Finger" will be invited to attend the inaugural Singapore SO ARTS International Arts Festival. They will perform a special half-time show at the "Affections Through Ink" Presidential Challenge Charity Dinner on the 3rd and at the closing ceremony concert of the festival on the 4th. Notably, the "China Magic Finger" will participate in the event as "Global Ambassador" of the Singapore SO ARTS International Arts Festival, dedicating their performance to Singapore's National Day.

In the future, Liu Jian Art will continue to expand the touring plans of the "China Magic Finger" both domestically and internationally, providing a stage for more exceptional students to express themselves. Liu Jian Art serves as a nurturing ground for future pianists, where we illuminate lives with art and transform lives through music!