Chinese evening – Yue Guanghui-flute; Wang Wei-flute; Wu Ai-mezzo soprano; Hou Juan-piano

Yue Guanghui-flute

Yue Guanghui began studying the piano at the age of four and started learning the flute at the age of ten. She is currently a sophomore in the flute program at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School, studying under Professor Park Mi-Hyang from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. In 2019, she traveled to France to participate in masterclasses, receiving instruction from renowned musicians such as Vincent Lucas, Michel Moragues, and Japanese flute master Kazunori Seo. In 2021 alone, she achieved remarkable success in international competitions, winning: First Prize at the Swiss International Music Youth Competition, Second Prize at the Hungarian International Music Competition,  First Prize in at the French Young Performers

International Music Competition.

Wei Wang-flute

Wei Wang graduated from the Flute Department of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In 2000, he won the first prize at the 2nd National Flute Competition of China, and subsequently joined the China National Symphony Orchestra. In 2002, he went to France for further studies. In 2005, he won the highest honor in the Flute Category at the Paris Belan International Music Competition. In 2006, he won first place at the 8th

Benidorm International Flute Competition in Spain. As a soloist, Wei Wang was invited to perform at the UNESCO Hall in Paris for ambassadors from various countries. From 2013 to 2025, he was invited to participate in the UNESCO Multicultural Festival in Paris. In 2014, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations, he was invited to perform with French flute master Maxence Larriau. In 2015, he was a special guest musician at the Asian Night during the Cannes Film Festival.

From 2016 to 2025, Wei Wang was invited to participate in the French Moret International Harp Festival, collaborating with French flute master Philippe Bernold and harpist Benoit Wery. In 2019, Wei Wang served as a judge for the inaugural Paris Flute Competition (Concours de Flûte de Paris). In 2023, he was a featured composer and performer for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the UNESCO Silk Road Project, as well as the Chinese Program Director. He has been invited to lecture at the Central Conservatoryof Music, China Conservatory of Music, Xinghai Conservatory of Music, and Shanxi University of North Music College. In 2019, he became a flute instructor at the Rachmaninoff Music Academy in Paris, and in 2024, he will serve as a Master-Class Professor.

Ai Wu -mezzo-soprano

Ai Wu is a lyrical mezzo-soprano based in France. She graduated and obtained her master’s degree from the Vocal Department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, continuing to pursue advanced studiesat the École Normale de Musique de Paris, where she studied with the distinguished Spanish soprano Isabelle Garcisanz and earned the institution’s highest diploma (Diplôme Supérieur de Concertiste) with excellent results. Ai Wu has received numerous awards in international vocal competitions, including the Paris International Vocal Competition, the French Baroque Vocal Competition, the Béziers Vocal Competition, and the French Art Song Competition. Her extensive repertoire spans from Baroque works to Mozart, Rossini, and Richard Strauss. She has performed in various prestigious theaters, including the Marseille Opera, Avignon Opera, Toulon Opera, Nice Opera, Saint-Étienne Opera, Lyon Opera, and Cannes Grand Theatre. In 2010, Ai Wu was invited to perform at the Clermont-Ferrand Music Festival for former where the French president awarded her a trophy in recognition of her artistic achievements. In 2011, she toured France with the Paris Symphony Orchestra, performing the role of Suzuki in “Madama Butterfly”, which was praised for its emotional depth and was highly regarded by the French opera community. In recent years, Ai Wu has focused on the performance and research of European Baroque music, receiving acclaim from experts in the field and she frequently collaborates with the internationally renowned Ensemble Matheus. She also co-founded the French Lily Chamber Ensemble with renowned French flutist Jean-Marc Goujon. Additionally, she has frequently collaborated with Maestro Muhai Tang, performing at major venues across Chinа. In 2024, she was invited to perform with the French Ensemble Epic Baroque at the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, with subsequent tours in China, and conducted masterclasses at several conservatoires and universities.

Ai Wu is also dedicated to the promotion and popularization of vocal art. As a vocal professor at the Conservatoire de Brest in France, her teaching methods have been highly praised by students. She has also been invited to lecture at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music and Guangxi Arts University, where she serves as an honorary professor. She has made notable contributions to cultural exchanges between China and France. Currently, she serves as the president of the French International Art Exchange Association and organizes the Brest International Piano Competition.

Hou Juan-piano

Started learning piano in 1986 under the guidance of Jia-Rong Tian and later studied under the renowned Chinese piano professor Yiming Pan. From 1990 to 1996, she studied piano at the Attached Secondary School of the Central Conservatory of Music, under the mentorship of Professor Xinning Zhang. In 2002, she went to France to continue her piano studies, studying with French pianist and Professor at the Paris Conservatory Francoise Buffet and the renowned French pianist Vincent Coq. In 2004, she won first place in the Advanced Category at the UFAM International Piano Competition in Paris. In 2008, she won the first prize (shared) at the Paris “Léopold Bellan” International Chamber Music Competition. As a chamber musician, Juan Hou has been invited to perform at the UNESCO Multicultural Festival, the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, the L’heure Musicale Festival in Paris, the Nuit Blanche Music Festival in Paris, and the 35th Anniversary Concert of the UNESCO Silk Road Project in 2023.