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Jazz Violinist, Peng Fei, has made the switch from classical to jazz during his distinguished career. Join him to discover how to take the first steps towards jazz.

Attendees should have at least 2 years violin experience.

Violinist and Composer Peng Fei has been selected to compose music for the official celebrations at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

Peng Fei graduated 3 times with highest distinction from Shanghai Conservatory of Music on classic violin performance (2000), the Royal Brussels Music Conservatory majored in jazz performance and composition (2002) and the Royal Conservatory of THE HAGUE where he studied with saxophonist John Ruocco (2003). Peng Fei composes music for international brand advertising, TV commercials, documentaries, TV dramas and movies.

He has appeared worldwide as a performer and music director: the 2002 German Castal Jazz Festival; 2003 Macau International Jazz Festival with jazz great Eugene Pao special performance; 2005 Singapore Art Of Chinese Festival, 2005 Hong Kong International art festival-All that shanghai jazz, 2005 Hong Kong International Jazz Festival-Coco Zhao/Peng Fei special performance; 2006 Malaysian Miri international Jazz Festival-All that shanghai jazz, 2006 Canadian Montreal International Jazz Festival- Possicobilities Band special performance.

Peng Fei appears in 2007 at the Montreal Jazz Festival and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Add a bit of pizazz to your classical violin style. Jazz violinist and composer Peng Fei has been selected to compose music for the official celebrations of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has composed for international brand advertising, TV commercials, documentaries, TV dramas and movie scores. Now, this distinguished performer has set aside some time for Shanghai's aspiring violin stars. Attendees should have two years violin experience.