On the evening of May 24, 2025, the “Peace Concert,” jointly hosted by the Austrian Chinese Musicians Association (ACMA) , successfully concluded at the venue at Karl-Borromäus-Platz 3, Vienna’s 3rd District.
The concert, themed “Music Spreads Peace, One Heart Promotes Reunification,” brought together outstanding musicians from China, Austria, Russia, and other countries. Through a fusion of Chinese and Western classics, it presented a high-caliber artistic feast to the audience. Counselor Zheng Xuan and Consul Xue Xiaoting of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Austria, President Si Liangxin of the Austrian Chinese Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, and President Simone Long of ACMA attended the event.
The first half of the concert featured Western classical classics. Austrian violist Benjamin Beck, soprano Angelika Brandtner, baritone Andrei Maksimov, and vocalists Xiaofang Zhao, Yiting Chuang, Jianhan Li, and Mira Alkhovik took the stage successively. The repertoire spanned works in German, French, Italian, Czech, and other languages, demonstrating the unique power of music to transcend language and national borders.
In her remarks, ACMA President Simone Long stated that the Association has always upheld the philosophy that “art knows no borders, and culture connects hearts,” and is committed to building a bridge of mutual understanding between the Chinese and Austrian peoples through music. This collaboration with the Austrian Chinese Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, she noted, uses culture as the medium and art as the bond to convey to the international community the Chinese nation’s profound aspiration for peaceful reunification.
The concert concluded successfully amid prolonged and enthusiastic applause from the audience. ACMA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participating artists, guests, and audience members for their support. ACMA will continue to use music as a bridge to promote China-Austria cultural exchange and convey peace and friendship.
