On the afternoon of Friday, November 14, 2025, the “Luís Fernando Rayo Piano Recital”, hosted by the School of International Education, Xuchang University, and organized by the Xuchang University Science Park, was grandly held on the first floor of the Xuchang University Science Park.

The recital was attended by Fan Libo, Dean of the School of International Education; Wang Hao, General Manager of Xuchang University Science Park; Shen Luying, Vice Director of the Publicity Department of Xuchang University; Wang Huiwan, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of International Education; Yang Zhimao and Chen Hao — Vice Deans of the School of International Education; as well as students majoring in Dancing from Grade 2024 and Grade 2025.

The recital commenced with Bach’s “Partita No. 1 in B-flat Major”, showcasing the rigor and elegance of Baroque music. Dr. Rayo then performed four classic Chopin Etudes, including “Tristesse” (Op. 10, No. 3), “Torrent” (Op. 10, No. 4), “Black Key” (Op. 10, No. 5), and “Revolution” (Op. 10, No. 12), perfectly blending the poetry and technique of Romanticism. In the second half, he presented Liszt’s monumental “Piano Sonata in B Minor” and performed representative works by several Brazilian composers, such as Nazareth’s “Labirinto”, Guarnieri’s “Wild Dance”, and Zequinha’s well-known “Tico-Tico no Fubá”. This musical journey transported the audience across three centuries, allowing them to experience diverse musical charms from European classics to South American flavors. With his outstanding performance and profound musical understanding, Dr. Rayo provided the audience with a transcendent musical feast spanning time and geography, garnering widespread acclaim.

This concert was not only a significant event for the School of International Education in promoting Sino-foreign artistic exchange but also showcased the college’s fruitful achievements in cross-cultural education and artistic practice. The event has positively contributed to enhancing the professional capabilities and competencies of both faculty and students involved in our Sino-foreign cooperative education programs. We will remain committed to further improving the effectiveness of collaborative teaching and ensuring the high-quality development of these international joint initiatives.

                     Photos by: Zhan Donghong

                      Written by: Zhan Donghong

                            Reviewed by: Chen Hao, Wang Huiwan