Xiamen Activities
Dialogue Salon: Meeting Minnan Culture
Carla experienced local music and local Southern Opera (“Nanyin”) by visiting the Gulangyu Piano Museum and interacting with the Nan Orchestra. She highlighted music’s role in bridging cultural differences.
The Triple Threat Academy
With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou, this iteration of the Triple Threat Academy took place virtually from February through June 2024, concluding with a very special in-person component in July 2024.
This venture was also in partnership with the Zheng Xiaoying Opera Center, founded and led by 95 year old legendary Chinese conductor Zheng Xiaoying.
For Friendship Starts with Listening - Chinese and American Singers Concert Night
On July 19, 2024, the Philharmonic Hall hosted a concert titled "For Friendship Starts with Listening—Chinese and American Singers Concert Night” at the Zheng Xiaoying Opera Center. Two premieres were featured in the concert, “Faith and Hope and Love” by Faye Chiao and “Your Intention, My Affection” by Elliot Leung, both of which were commissioned by the U.S. Embassy as part of the program.
Xiamen University Guest Lecture
Carla discussed her operatic and cultural diplomacy careers with music and performing arts students at Xiamen University’s music department.
Gulangyu Island Music Festival Performance
Carla participated in the 5th Xiamen Gulangyu Music Festival, Xiamen’s most prominent music event, where she delivered a lecture about American Repertoires to students, opera singers, and music lovers. She also performed songs and conducted a masterclass for aspiring classical singers.
Carla also visited Xiamen Music School with the vice principal, management team, music teachers, and students.