Chinese ambassador Visits Yehudi Menuhin School

by New Worker correspondent 

On 14th November the Chinese Ambassador and his wife visited the Yehudi Menuhin to meet the school’s governors and teachers as well as the Chinese students who are preparing for a life in music at this famous school in Surrey.
Founded in 1963 by the celebrated violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, the school manifests his pioneering vision for a stimulating academic environment in which musically-gifted children, of all nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds, can hone their talents. 
Zheng Zeguang was warmly received by the school’s leadership, including David Buckley the Chair of Governors, and Head of the school Robin Haskins, who provided a detailed introduction to the school’s history, educational philosophy, and its cooperation with China.
Ambassador Zheng noted that the School is renowned for its world-class teaching and rich humanistic tradition, and that it has nurtured many outstanding Chinese artists and made significant contributions to cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the UK. Since the establishment of the Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao in 2022, the two schools have used music as a bridge to play a unique role in promoting youth exchanges and mutual cultural learning between the two countries. The Chinese side welcomes the Yehudi Menuhin School’s deepening engagement and co-operation with China in music education, youth exchanges, and talent development.