Parent-Child Study Tour: Immersive Music and Dance Dream Study Tour

Explore the Charm of French Music and History, Enhance Communication Skills

About the Project

Theme: Sino-French Youth Study Project

Duration: 6 days

Participants: 60 people

Age Range: 10-20 years old

Language Requirement: Professional Chinese Translator

Study tours are not only an adventure for the eyes but also a touch to the soul. France, as the cradle of music, has nurtured numerous world-class music masters. This study tour aims to bring an immersive and in-depth exploration of the charm of the city of music and the stories behind its history. It provides students with an immersive language learning environment, enhances communication skills, broadens international horizons, fosters cross-national friendships, and builds confidence.

Visit Historical Sites and Experience Romantic French Culture

Eiffel Tower

Standing on the Champ de Mars in Paris, near the Seine River, it was built for the 1889 World's Fair to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Louvre Museum

Located on the north bank of the Seine in Paris, it is one of the world's top four museums. Built in 1204, it has housed 50 French kings and queens and is one of the most precious buildings of the French Classical period, famous for its rich collection of classical paintings and sculptures.

Notre-Dame de Paris

Located on the Île de la Cité in the Seine River, opposite the Hôtel de Ville and the Louvre, it is a Gothic Christian cathedral: it was founded on March 24, 1163, and is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris of the Catholic Church, one of the most representative monuments and world heritage sites in France.

Paris Opera House

Also known as the Palais Garnier, it was designed by Charles Garnier in 1861 and is an example of eclectic architecture. The building perfectly combines various architectural forms such as Greek and Roman colonnades and Baroque styles. It is grand in scale, exquisitely detailed, and splendidly decorated, making it a theater with great visual enjoyment.

Visit Europe's Prestigious Music Schools

Master One-on-One Lessons,Renowned music and art professors from around the world will provide one-on-one teaching, allowing children to experience the unique skills of top music masters.

National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris

Founded by Bernard Sarrette in 1795, this school is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture.

Somme National Conservatory of Music and Dance

Founded in 1928, the Somme National Conservatory of Music and Dance is under the French Ministry of Culture. It is a prestigious institution for music, dance, and drama education in France, with over 200 teachers and more than 1,200 students. The conservatory promotes the integration and dissemination of these arts, offering rigorous and forward-thinking education.

Itinerary

Day 1

Opening ceremony
Tour famous landmarks in Paris and experience romantic French culture

Day 2

Visit the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris
Experience the artistic atmosphere of the Paris Conservatory
Face-to-face exchange with masters and outstanding students
Watch a dance performance at the Paris Opera House

Day 3

Arrive in Amiens
Visit Amiens Museum
Visit the Somme Conservatory and meet with masters

Day 4

Carefully planned guidance by masters
Master classes: one-on-one exchanges

Day 5

Cross-border artistic dialogue
Rehearsals with Chinese and French students
Prepare for the Sino-French music exchange meeting
Guided rehearsals by masters

Day 6

Cross-cultural exchange music feast
Sino-French classical music competition
Student works display
Award ceremony and group photo

Day 1

Opening ceremony
Tour famous landmarks in Paris and experience romantic French culture

Louvre Museum:

One of the world's top four museums, it was originally the palace of French kings, housing 50 French monarchs. It is one of the most precious buildings of the French Classical period, famous for its rich collection of classical paintings and sculptures.

Notre-Dame de Paris:

The world's first fully Gothic cathedral, one of France's most representative monuments and world heritage sites, and a cultural landmark in France and Europe.

Paris Opera House:

An example of eclectic architecture, it perfectly combines Greek and Roman colonnades with Baroque styles. Grand in scale, exquisitely detailed, and splendidly decorated, it is a theater known for its combination of painting, sculpture, and gold decoration, a typical building of Napoleon III.

Day 2

Visit the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris

Experience the artistic atmosphere of the Paris Conservatory
Face-to-face exchange with masters and outstanding students
Watch a performance at the Paris Opera House

National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris

A world-class music school

A world-class music school located on Jean Jaurès Street in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. Founded on August 3, 1795, it became a public scientific, cultural, and professional institution on December 7, 1991. The Paris Conservatory provides professional training in music and dance and is considered one of the best art education institutions globally. The conservatory has produced numerous electronic musicians, composers, performers, and music educators in modern Western music history. It is also a specialized institution for ballet and dance and a member of the University of Paris Sciences and Letters.

Richard Clayderman

Renowned French pianist and musician, celebrated as the "Prince of Romantic Piano" and a symbol of "modern romanticism."

Notable Works:"Wedding March","My Heart Will Go On"

Georges Bizet

A prominent 19th-century French composer, he is one of the representative figures of French Romantic music.

Notable Work:"Carmen"

Day 3

Visit the Somme National Conservatory of Music and Dance

A true institution that focuses on the development of students' lives. As a local public service institution, we shape students' personalities through artistic practice and cultivate their critical thinking and self-confidence through self-realization. At the conservatory, students can experience the joy of achieving and surpassing themselves and contribute to cultural openness through knowledge and interaction with others.

Day 4

Receive Carefully Planned Guidance from Masters

Anthony Leroy

One of the world's top 20 cellists

An internationally renowned cellist, he was trained at the French conservatories and has toured worldwide. He has performed works by musicians such as Marcel Proust, Brahms, and Rubinstein, with performances spanning across the globe. He began studying the cello at the age of eight at the National Conservatory of Music in the Amiens region under Élisabeth Beaussier. He later studied with Marc-Didier Thirault in Laon and with Guy Besnard at the Conservatory of Music in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. In 1993, he entered the class of Roland Pidoux at the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris, where he won the first prize in 1996. From 1998 to 2000, he attended advanced cello courses with Philippe Muller and won numerous international competitions (such as the Antonio Janigro Competition in Zagreb and the Lausanne Competition) under Muller's guidance.

Sandra Mubarak

Sandra Mubarak started studying piano at the Amiens National Regional Conservatory. She later studied under Billy Eidi at the Paris National Regional Conservatory and then went to the Berlin University of the Arts to study under Pascal Devoyon. She completed advanced chamber music courses at the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris. Since 1998, she has pursued advanced chamber music courses with Christian Ivaldi, Alain Meunier, and Ami Flammer at the Paris Conservatory. She frequently appears on France Musique, RTL, and France Inter4 TV channels and has been featured in documentaries on Mezzo and La Cinquième, as well as reports on France 3 Picardie.

Houcem Elamine (Violin)

Houcem Elamine began his musical career at the conservatories and music academies in Algeria and furthered his studies at several conservatories in France. He is a passionate violinist who has performed with many national and international orchestras, such as the International City Symphony Orchestra "Paris" and the UNESCO International Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to performing, he is enthusiastic about music education and explores various teaching methods, both individual and group-based.

Maurine Josien (Viola)

Maurine Josien studied violin from a young age in northern France before switching to viola, earning a first prize at the regional conservatories in the Paris area. As an educator, she has taught at several conservatories and served as a violin teacher at the Vareille Foundation. She has published educational works and arranged numerous pieces for orchestras and trios.

Agnès Le Batteux (Cello)

Agnès Le Batteux studied cello at the regional conservatories in the Paris area and earned a master's degree in musicology and performing arts. She is a versatile musician, also working as an actress and trumpeter, participating in many youth theater performances. She is passionate about music education and is dedicated to spreading music through classes, workshops, and adult education.

Stéphane Enoch

Stéphane Enoch is a member of the French National Symphony Orchestra and the principal violinist of the "Paris Soloists" chamber orchestra, as well as a member of the "Paris Classical Orchestra." He studied violin under Pierre Amoyal and chamber music with Jacques Parrenin and Régis Pasquier at the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris. In 1981, he was invited to join the French National Symphony Orchestra for a month-long tour in the United States, conducted by Leonard Bernstein and Lorin Maazel. This marked the beginning of his long-term collaboration with the orchestra, which continues to this day. He has toured in the United States, South America, Canada, China, Japan, and South Africa, and has performed with many world-renowned conductors and soloists, including Bernstein, Maazel, Muti, Ozawa, Haitink, Masur, Gergiev, Salonen, Argerich, Trifonov, Matveev, Vengerov, Ma, Rostropovich, Perlman, Zukerman, Bartoli, and Caballé.

Veselinka Pavlovski

Veselinka Pavlovski is a piano professor who loves music and pursues knowledge and experience in multiple fields. She is very experienced in teaching, patient and enthusiastic with students, and excels in teamwork, project organization, and management. She has a rich musical background and teaching experience, as well as professional skills in chemistry. She has extensive experience and skills in both music and chemistry. Since 2011, she has served as a piano professor. In music, she has participated in various performances, including "New World Symphony" in 2018, "Around the World in 80 Days" in 2022, "Peer Gynt" in 2022, "The Nutcracker" in 2021, and other concerts and events.

Day 5

Cross-Border Artistic Dialogue

Rehearsals with Chinese and French students
Preparation for the Sino-French Music Exchange Meeting
Master-guided rehearsals

Day 6

Invite Judges and Masters: Former Dean of Amiens Regional National Conservatory of Music and Dance, Dean of Somme National Conservatory of Music and Dance, Professors of the National Higher Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris

Sino-French Classical Music Competition
Student Works Display
Presentation of awards and honorary certificates
Group photo session

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