Round Table China Women in music: excellence in arts and academia
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May 2, 2025 Dr. Lin Li, a Guzheng virtuoso and War Studies scholar from King's College London, blends her passions for music and academia. She shares her inspiring journey, emphasizing how women can redefine success by excelling in multiple fields. The discussion touches on the cultural bridges music creates, acting as both a therapeutic outlet and a political tool. Lin also advocates for female solidarity and offers guidance for aspiring artists, highlighting the importance of storytelling and community empowerment in driving societal change.
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Performing Abroad as Cultural Bridge
- Performing abroad made Lin Li conscious of representing China and felt nervous initially.
- She uses familiar pieces like piano concertos to connect and amaze international audiences.
Use Context to Engage Audience
- Briefly introducing instruments and pieces helps foreign audiences connect and stay motivated.
- This approach successfully grew an annual concert event at Peking University for international students.
Music as Soft Power and Healing
- Music and international politics complement each other deeply, with music acting as soft power and reconciliation.
- Music transcends political divisions, flowing even when power struggles freeze relations.