Yuri Shiskin & Wenyi Wu Concert & Masterclass – China

January 31st 2025
Accordions Worldwide

On January 25, 2025, a concert featuring Yuri Shishkin and Wenyi Wu took place at the Gulangyu Concert Hall in Xiamen, China. The event showcased performances by these distinguished accordionists, highlighting their technical mastery and artistic interpretation.

Following the concert, Yuri Shishkin was invited to conduct a masterclass at the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in Hangzhou. The session provided valuable insights for students and professionals seeking to refine their skills and understanding of the accordion.

Wenyi Wu

Wenyi Wu is an accomplished accordionist who has earned recognition from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China for her outstanding performances in international competitions. She was selected for the 2022 Young Artistic Creation Talents Project of the China National Arts Fund. Currently, she serves as a Vice Professor of the accordion major at Zhejiang Conservatory of Music and holds the position of Vice President of the Accordion Professional Committee of the Zhejiang Musicians Association.

Among her achievements, Wenyi Wu won first prize in the Masters Coupe Mondiale category at the 67th Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships. This accomplishment led to further commendation from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China.

Yuri Shishkin

Yuri Shishkin is a distinguished Russian musician and laureate of multiple international competitions, including Klingenthal (Germany, 1988), Kansas City (United States, 1990), and Castelfidardo (Italy, 1991). He has performed extensively across the globe, earning a reputation for his technical precision, expressive interpretations, and diverse repertoire.

Shishkin’s repertoire includes compositions specifically written for the accordion, as well as transcriptions of operatic, symphonic, piano, violin, organ, and vocal works. In addition to his performances, he is actively involved in organizing festivals and concerts aimed at promoting the bayan and accordion. He also conducts lectures and masterclasses worldwide, sharing his expertise with the next generation of musicians.