Qingdao, which enjoys the reputation of "Qin Island", once again witnessed the splendor of music under the midsummer night sky. On the evening of August 13, the "Sound of Harmony · Qindao Dream Ring" 2024 Qindao International Music Festival Championship and closing concert were staged at the Concert Hall of Qingdao Grand Theatre. This week-long music event not only brought a audio-visual feast for the residents of the island city and music lovers at home and abroad, but also played an important role in promoting musical cultural exchanges and youth art training. At this point, the music festival came to a successful end.

After intense competition in the preliminary and final stages, the leaders of various professional groups gathered together to compete for the highest honor of the "Qin Island Music Award". The atmosphere was tense and warm. The authoritative jury composed of internationally renowned conductor German Gutierrez, director of the orchestra Department of Texas TCU University, Liu Zhaolu, director of the orchestra Department of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, famous violinist Lin Wei, Erhu player Scheck and other well-known musicians at home and abroad showed their professional vision and rigorous attitude. Each contestant's performance was scored in detail. In the end, with outstanding skills and stage presence, Liang Yutang, a student from the Central Conservatory of Music, stood out and won the cash prize of 10,000 yuan and a valuable opportunity to perform in an international exchange performance.

The closing concert was equally spectacular. A number of heavyweight guests were invited to attend and give wonderful performances. Wang Hua, deputy director of the Traditional Chinese Music Department of the Affiliated Middle School of the China Conservatory of Music, performed "Four Seasons" together with the Music String Chamber Orchestra. Professor Xue Ke from Central Conservatory of Music and Associate Professor Wang Yunfei from Ocean University of China performed "Horse Racing". Professor Dong Nan of the China Conservatory of Music, teacher Wang Yiping of Qingdao University of Science and Technology, and the four-string five-tone pipa orchestra presented "Ambush on All Sides", which was a perfect end to the musical feast.

Looking back at the whole festival period, there were colorful activities and highlights. From the fierce competition in the preliminary round to the peak showdown in the final, from the preaching and teaching of the public welfare master class to the diversified presentation of the theme concert, the festival not only demonstrated the diversity and inclusiveness of music, but also promoted the exchange and cooperation of international music culture. Musical talents from all over the world gather here to explore the infinite possibilities of music and contribute to the development of music art in Qingdao and even the world.

The successful holding of the 2024 Qindao International Music Festival is of great significance for promoting the development of Qingdao and even China's music industry. It has not only built an international platform for music lovers to show themselves, exchange and learn, but also played a positive role in tapping the potential of young people's music art and carrying forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture. Through this platform, many young people with musical talent can emerge and enter the world stage; At the same time, the music festival has also promoted the improvement of the level of music education and laid a solid foundation for cultivating more outstanding musical talents.

With the successful conclusion of the "Sound of Harmony · Qindao Dream" 2024 Qindao International Music Festival, Qingdao once again showed the world its unique charm and infinite possibilities. In the future, Qingdao will continue to bring more musical surprises and touches to the world with its strong musical atmosphere and rich cultural resources. At the same time, it is also expected that more music lovers can fly their dreams here and jointly write a new chapter of music belonging to Qingdao.