On May 7th, during the Beijing leg of the 2023 National Tour of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, President Lu Siqing graciously granted an interview to the Global Times.

During the interview, President Lu Siqing enthusiastically introduced the participating students and teachers from The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao (YMSQ). He eloquently discussed the progressive evolution of classical music, the global influence of Chinese classical music, the future prospects of the genre, and the profound value of classical music in captivating audiences and enriching their souls.

President Lu Siqing nostalgically shared his own journey and insights as a young musician, with a special emphasis on the pivotal moment in his life when he was selected at the age of 11 to study at the renowned Yehudi Menuhin School in the United Kingdom. Not only did he experience significant professional growth during his time there, but, more importantly, he benefited from the school's holistic education system, which profoundly shaped his artistic and personal development. As the president of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, he is dedicated to upholding the school's philosophy of holistic education and nurturing exceptional talents for music academies and prestigious universities in China and beyond.

Reflecting on his journey, he aptly expressed, "I embarked on a journey from Qingdao to the United Kingdom, traversed the world, and now I have returned to Qingdao. It feels like a perfect cycle."

For the full text of the interview report, please follow this link: https://ent.huanqiu.com/article/4CthZorhVNO