The “Night of Beethoven” New-Year concert, presented jointly by He Duoling Art Museum, Chengdu Mosaic Space Culture Development Co., Ltd., Sichuan University of Culture and Arts, and the China-Italy Cultural and Creative Industry Park, unfolded on schedule late on 31 December, delivering an immersive feast of artistry and emotion.

Centered on the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, the programme welcomed international guests Riccardo Piacentini and Tiziana Scandaletti alongside distinguished Chinese performers Zhao Zhiyu, Qi Jiahao, He Wei, Ma Xiao, Hu Danna and Yang Yaming. As night fell, the limpid strains of the “Moonlight” Sonata opened the evening; each rise and fall of the keys unfurled the composer’s nocturnal vision throughout the gallery, instantly drawing the audience into Beethoven’s profound sound-world.

Vocal and chamber works followed. Four Ariettas and a Duet, Op. 82, revealed the intricate voicing of Beethoven’s vocal writing; Piacentini’s arrangement of “Under the Silent Moon,” delivered by tenor, fused poetry with lyric line; six numbers from the Italian Vocal Ensemble Pieces, WoO 99, deployed soprano, alto, tenor and baritone in constantly shifting colours, unleashing the full dramatic spectrum of the composer’s art. Every melodic turn and contrapuntal weave drew enthusiastic applause.

As a flagship event co-organised by the University, the concert paid homage to a master while exemplifying the institution’s commitment to artistic exchange and aesthetic education, forging a new model for synergy between classical music and the museum space.

Under a joint initiative of He Duoling Art Museum, Chengdu Mosaic Space Culture Development Co., Ltd., Sichuan University of Culture and Arts, and the China-Italy Cultural and Creative Industry Park, the “Night of Beethoven” New-Year concert began moments before midnight, ushering in 2026 with an immersive feast of artistry and emotion.