Peter Ritzen: Chinese art embodies vigor and quiet
In this extracted segment of Easy Talk, Peter Ritzen, a Flemish pianist, composer and conductor, shares his views on Chinese art. The artist holds a high regard for Chinese paintings, poetry and acrobatics, viewing these art forms as having both vigor and quiet.
As a pianist, Ritzen has played throughout Europe, Asia and the US. But one of the biggest highlights in the musician's career has been his wide-ranging contact with Chinese culture, which has resulted in a rich repertoire of China-related compositions.
Host: Hu Zhe
Guest: Peter Ritzen
Camera: Yu Xiaoou & Fu Rui
Editing: Yu Xiaoou
Subtitles: Yang Xiaoyu
Producer: Hu Zhe
Executive Producer: Feng Minghui
About Easy Talk:
Easy Talk is a talk show program covering the latest living-related issues in today's China. Foreigners living in China are invited to share their life experiences and observations on a variety of light topics. The discussions revolve around the cultural differences that exist between China and other countries, covering various aspects and the implications they have on China's cultural exchange with the world.