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The key point is: the core group of luthiers supporting this vast industry largely grew up in the 1980s-1990s. And among their second generation, very few are willing to take over the family craft.

July 19, 2026, Beijing — Yesterday afternoon, the inaugural event of the "Dibes Youth Symphony Listening Program" was successfully held at the Dibes Beijing Audio Hall. Seven families from the Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra embarked on a 128-year journey through classical music, listening on a Hi-Fi audio system valued at 1.68 million yuan.
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Let every child learning music hear the true sound of the world's top orchestras through a 1.68 million Hi-Fi audio system!

Effective immediately, the Violin Temple Treasure Hall is officially launching a second-hand art examination violin collection program for current students and graduates of music conservatories nationwide.

Violin Temple is China’s first platform for violin asset management and circulation. Founder Tian Lifu, a former financial columnist with 15 years of experience in finance and a seasoned violin collector. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with a 640㎡ professional acoustic showroom in the Beijing Music Industrial Park.

On the evening of July 6th, the opening ceremony of the Idyllic Symphony Youth Charity Orchestra's Level B ensemble was successfully held at the Beiyuan Street Cultural Activity Center. Many children and parents attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere.

On the afternoon of July 4th, the children of the Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Orchestra B Group welcomed a special day—Beiyuan Street provided us with a brand new rehearsal space. From 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the orchestra successfully completed its first rehearsal at the new venue as scheduled.

On Thursday afternoon, June 19, the A-level orchestra of the Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra officially launched at the Jinyu International teaching site. Orchestra director Mr. Tian Lifu delivered an opening training address. Under the guidance of Professor Tian Yuan, all orchestra members completed their first formal rehearsal session, successfully playing their first ensemble piece, "Auld Lang Syne."

On the afternoon of June 24, the launch ceremony of the Idyllic Symphony Youth Charity Orchestra's Jinyu International B-Level Orchestra was held in the Jinyu International Community of Huilongguan. To everyone's surprise and delight, the rehearsal hall was filled with parents and children—the community residents responded directly with their actions. This support and feedback brought great joy. The good deed of establishing a charity orchestra has been rewarded.

Following the first rehearsal at Tongzhou Yueqingshan Bookstore on June 20, the Idyllic Symphony Youth Charity Orchestra's A-level orchestra at Huilongguan Jinyu International Community is about to launch its first rehearsal. This marks the second rehearsal site for Idyllic Symphony in Beijing and the first performance-level string orchestra in the Jinyu International Community.

Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra officially launched a beginner string orchestra in the Huilongguan Jinyu International Community. This marks the second community rehearsal location established by Idyllic Symphony in Beijing, following the Tongzhou Yueqingshan Bookstore rehearsal site.

On June 20, 2026, on the second floor of Yueqingshan Bookstore in Tongzhou, Beijing, a group of children sat in an arc holding violins and cellos, with sheet music for "Auld Lang Syne" on their music stands. Many of them had no prior experience with orchestras, no experience in independent sight-reading, and had never played in an ensemble. An hour later, when the piece was played in full, every parent and teacher present knew—the Idyllic Symphony Youth Public Welfare Orchestra had truly begun.

On May 22, 2026, Beijing—During the 2026 Beijing International Audio Show, the Violin Temple National Treasure String Orchestra delivered a splendid string performance for the live audience at the Dibas Audio Hall. The encounter between seasoned performers from national-level orchestras and a professional HiFi sound field made this performance a highlight of the audio show.



Beijing, May 20, 2026 — Today, the fifth episode of the Violin Temple Treasure Hall Luthier Interview Series was recorded at the venue. The guest for this episode was Mr. Zheng Benjun, a national second-level violin maker and contracted luthier for Yueheng Violins. The interview was hosted by curator Tian Lifu and chief advisor Hao Li. This marks the fifth installment of the series, following the special episodes featuring luthier Liang Zhiling, bow maker Pu Chunming, case maker Jin Mali, and luthier Yang Jinlong, and is also the third in-depth conversation with a luthier.

Beijing, May 18, 2026 — Today, the fourth episode of the Violin Temple Treasure Hall Luthier Interview Series was recorded at the hall. The guest for this episode was Mr. Yang Jinlong, a leading figure among young and middle-aged luthiers, hosted by the hall's curator, Tian Lifu. This is the fourth installment of the interview series, following the special episodes featuring luthier Liang Zhiling, bow maker Pu Chunming, and case maker Jin Mali, and it is also the second in-depth dialogue with a luthier.

Beijing, May 17, 2026 — Today, the third episode of the Violin Temple Treasure Hall Luthier Interview Series was recorded at the venue. This episode invited Mr. Xia Chenglin, Brand and Marketing Director of Weihai Jinmali Carbon Fiber Instrument Cases & Bags Co., Ltd., hosted by Curator Tian Lifu. This marks the first time the interview series has extended its focus from luthiers and bow makers to the field of instrument accessories, signifying a further expansion of the mission to "bring craftsmen from behind the scenes to the forefront."

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Beijing, May 15, 2026 — Today, the Violin Temple Treasure Hall officially launched its luthier interview series, with two major interviews completed in the museum's 640-square-meter professional acoustic space. The first luthier interview featured Mr. Liang Zhiling, a third-generation inheritor of a violin-making family, while the first bow maker interview was led by Mr. Pu Chunming, a renowned bow maker from Jiangsu. The successful completion of these two interviews marks a substantive step forward in the Violin Temple's core mission of "making luthiers seen."

Violin Temple · Violin Temple Treasure Hall Luthier Series Interview is about to begin. The first guest — Mr. Liang Zhiling, a top luthier from Guangzhou.

Wood as the skeleton, strings as the soul Violin-making is a craft that transcends time. From the careful selection of materials to the precise shaping of the arch, from the placement of the sound post to the layered application of varnish—the birth of every handcrafted violin embodies the years of skill and lifelong dedication of a luthier. It is not merely the transmission of technique, but a devout guardianship of the beauty of sound. The Violin Temple Treasure Hall is built for this very guardianship.