Following the successful conclusion of the 2025 World Culture and Arts Festival, the extraordinary performances by Master Shi Wuyue and the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra continue to resonate deeply across various sectors in Italy. This artistic feast, blending Eastern Zen charm with the essence of Western symphonic music, has garnered high acclaim from cultural and academic circles to the general audience for its profound expression and harmonious spiritual depth. It has been widely praised not only for its exceptional artistic quality but also for achieving a cross-cultural spiritual dialogue, hailed as an extraordinary practice of "forging peace through music."
诺贝尔和平奖得主莱伊曼·古博韦
Leymah Gbowee
“Dear Master Wuyue, our world is more beautiful because of you! Thank you for spreading joy and messages of peace through your extraordinary music! May peace endure forever!“
"Master Wuyue and his orchestra have shown us the most primal and honest power of music. This is not entertainment—it is spiritual awakening. Though the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra comes from the other side of the world, their performance strikes at the shared heartbeat of humanity. I admire their courage in using art to promote peace, freedom, and collective harmony. In their music, I hear what the world ought to be."
"In Follo City, we have always advocated using cultural activities to promote social harmony and development. The music of Master Wuyue and the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra holds not only artistic value but also powerful social impact. Their music provides us with an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the world, and we are deeply honored to be their partner."
威尼托大区国际关系部部长
Annalisa Bisson
"Master Wuyue and the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra bring a unique sense of harmony and beauty to world music. Their performances are filled with spirituality and strength. In the Veneto region, we are committed to fostering international cooperation and cultural understanding. Master Wuyue and his orchestra’s artistic endeavors are the perfect embodiment of this mission, and we eagerly look forward to collaborating with them on more cultural exchange projects in the future."
威尼斯凤凰剧院、Malibran剧院技术总监
Lorenzo Zanoni
"From a technical perspective, the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra is an exceptionally professional ensemble; artistically, they are remarkably unique. Their demands regarding stage space, lighting, and acoustics reflect a high degree of artistic awareness. Master Wuyue’s musical philosophy has brought new inspiration to the entire theater. I would like to invite them to perform at the Phoenix Theater."
威尼斯大学校长李集雅教授
（Prof.ssa Tiziana Lippiello）
"Master Wuyue is a profoundly wise individual, and we sincerely hope to invite him to give lectures and share his teachings and wisdom with our students!"
意大利知识产权协会副主席Franco Donato
"During the live performance, I deeply felt that music was no longer a form but a flowing energy capable of touching the human heart; art was no longer mere aesthetics but an exchange of culture, spirit, and human values. The focus, discipline, and solemnity displayed by the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra on stage are truly admirable. They interpret the essence of a 'culture of peace' in an utterly pure manner, demonstrating the contemporary value of Chinese traditional spirit to the world."
意大利大利著名歌手Francesco Baccini
"The music of the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra is like a radiant pearl, transcending time and space, perfectly blending Eastern and Western cultures and arts. Through our collaboration, I have experienced the boundless power and warmth of music. Master Wuyue is not only a musician but also a thinker, constructing a world filled with love and peace through musical notes."
Musical notes are poetry that transcends borders; Zen and symphony together build bridges of peace. Master Shi Wuyue and the Wuyue Symphony Orchestra dissolve barriers through art and call for empathy through melody. May this musical essence from the East continue to sow seeds of understanding and tranquility in hearts across the world.
Let us look forward to the "2026 World Culture and Arts Festival," where dialogue among civilizations will once again allow music to become an eternal messenger of peace.