Strings Summmit: Future Unveiled

On June 26th, the 32nd Beijing International Musical Instruments Exhibition was grandly inaugurated in Beijing. This event at the China National Exhibition Center gathered numerous musical instrument amateurs that wanted to share this musical feast. Coinciding with this event, on the same date, the opening of the "2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & PHOENIX Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Session". This event was hosted by China Association of Performing Arts Equipment and Technology and organized by Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "INNEO"). It brought together master violin makers, renowned performers, education experts, and many industry professionals. They engaged in in-depth dialogue and forward-thinking discussions on core topics such as violin craftsmanship, performance art, educational heritage, and market development. Participants also conducted live trials and evaluations of INNEO violins, injecting new momentum into the prosperous development of violin art.

Highlights of the Forum

The initial purpose of holding the first “2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum and Phoenix Violin Art Summit Forum and Phoenix Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Meeting stemmed from Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.'s sense of responsibility to the industry and its epochal mission. For a long time, domestically produced violins in China have primarily focused on the popular education market, suffering from low recognition in the professional performance field and struggling to meet musicians' stringent demands for tonal quality and craftsmanship. Simultaneously, the fields of violin performance, education, and making have operated relatively independently, lacking deep communication, which has constrained overall industry innovation and development. Against this backdrop, breaking down industry barriers, integrating resources from all parties, and promoting the upgrading of China's domestic violin industry became imperative. Thus, the "2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & PHOENIX Violin Brand Expert Evaluation Session" was born.

During the forum, expert guests conducted trials and evaluations of the PHOENIX violin brand. Students from the Central Conservatory of Music performed a quartet using PHOENIX violins. The product quality of the PHOENIX brand received high recognition from the attending experts. They unanimously agreed that PHOENIX violins offer excellent value for money and are worthy of recommendation to professional violin teachers, students, and orchestral performers.

With China's rising position in the global musical instrument manufacturing industry in recent years, "The world looks to China for musical instruments" has become a foreseeable future for the Chinese musical instrument industry. The appeal, influence, and leadership of Chinese musical instrument brands are becoming increasingly evident.

Mr. Zhu Xincun, Chairman of the China Association of Performing Arts Equipment and Technology, stated in his speech that Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.'s activities align with national strategy, leveraging its export experience to develop the domestic market. He pointed out that the national policy promoting trade-ins presents a prime opportunity for the transformation and upgrading of the performing arts equipment industry. He expressed hope for collaboration with musical instrument associations to focus on shortcomings and key technologies in fields like violin making, jointly promoting industry revitalization and enhancing the international competitiveness of domestic musical instruments.

Internationally renowned master luthier and "Great Nation Craftsman" Mr. Zheng Quan elaborated on the history, current state, and development trends of Chinese violin making. He stated that factory-made violins can utilize technological innovation to raise the overall level of factory production. Factory violins can also achieve excellent quality and meet broader market demands. Mr. Zheng Quan expressed high praise for the original intention behind INNEO's event. He also provided an in-depth analysis of violin art development trends, engaged in thorough discussions on topics like innovative performance techniques and optimizing the education system, offering theoretical support and directional guidance for the industry's development.

Mr. Sun Ruiyong, full-time Vice Chairman of the China Musical Instrument Association, stated in his address that China produces over half of the world's violins, with some handmade masterpieces approaching world-leading levels, making them a shining emblem of the musical instrument industry. Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. demonstrates courage in product development innovation, maintains strict quality control, values talent development, and actively expands both domestic and international markets, achieving rapid growth. The successful hosting of this event showcases INNEO's confidence in its products and respect for the industry—an attitude worthy of emulation. He expressed hope that this event would become a new benchmark for the industry's high-quality development.

Mr. Zhao Kunyu, Concertmaster of the China National Symphony Orchestra, shared that since enrolling in the Central Conservatory of Music's affiliated primary school in the 1980s, he has developed a deep connection with violin making. He profoundly feels that violin making is an art imbued with musical culture and history. He called on Chinese violin enterprises to strengthen their pursuit of enhanced craftsmanship and superior sound quality. He advocated actively integrating AI and intelligent manufacturing to drive the transformation of traditional mass production towards intelligent mass production. He believes that through relentless effort, the art of Chinese violin making will inevitably shine on the world stage, pointing a positive direction for the industry's development.

Mr. Cao Huan, former Concertmaster of the Central Opera House and China National Opera & Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, shared his experiences while adjusting the sound of INNEO violins. He deeply appreciated INNEO's solid craftsmanship and high demands for quality. He firmly believes that with its existing strengths, INNEO possesses the potential for rapid advancement and has broad prospects for future development.

Ms. Yang Ying, Concertmaster of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, stated that a fine violin is the best partner on stage. After listening to numerous insights today, she deeply senses the tremendous potential in the quality and innovation of domestic violins. She looks forward to brands represented by INNEO upholding their craftsmanship spirit, refining their techniques, conquering the stage with exceptional quality, and allowing Chinese violins to radiate unique brilliance in the world's music halls.

The experts' recognition greatly encouraged INNEO. Mr. Qian Jianjun, President of INNEO International Group Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled "INNEO's Commitment," witnessed by all guests as a historic moment. Mr. Qian Jianjun is fully aware that this commitment carries immense expectations, trust, and responsibility. INNEO pledges to fulfill this commitment with unwavering belief and relentless effort—to make Chinese violin brands shine brightly on the world stage and to make "INNEO's Violins" the shared choice of global violin enthusiasts.

The 2025 China Violin Art Summit Forum & Domestic Violin Evaluation Session is not only a significant initiative by Taixing INNEO Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. to fulfill its social responsibility but also a crucial step for the domestic violin industry towards high-quality development. It is believed that through the joint efforts of all parties, Chinese violins will undoubtedly dazzle the world stage with their outstanding quality and unique charm.

(By Hu Chuchu)