Harbin Audiophile Music Concert
Performance Time & Venue
Dates: May 24-25, 2024
Location: Harbin Workers’ Cultural Palace Theater
On the evenings of May 24 and 25, 2024, the Harbin Summer Audiophile Music Concert was held at the Harbin Workers’ Cultural Palace Theater. As the cultural capital of Northeast Asia, the “Summer Ice City,” the “Oriental Little Paris,” and the only Asian city honored as a “UNESCO City of Music,” Harbin captivated countless music enthusiasts and artists with its profound musical heritage and vibrant artistic atmosphere. Hosted by Xie Haifeng (alias “Blade Master”), curator of the Northeast International Music & Audio Exhibition, the concert featured nearly 40 meticulously curated audiophile-grade tracks spanning classical, folk, pop, and other genres. Unlike traditional live band performances, this event offered a rich auditory-visual experience that profoundly challenged and reshaped attendees’ understanding of high-fidelity audio systems.
Notably, the organizers juxtaposed CD playback with live vocal performances, allowing the audience to directly compare the distinct sonic effects. The immersive sound quality earned unanimous praise from both singers and attendees. This innovative approach validated Hermit Audio’s long-standing philosophy—that high-fidelity systems can be perfectly integrated into live concerts to dramatically enhance on-site audio experiences—injecting strong momentum for future large-scale applications of this technology.
Eric Moo Jiande Concert
Performance Time & Venue
Date: May 31, 2024
Location: Xin’anjiang Sports Center
On the evening of May 31, the Eric Moo “Coming and Going in the Mortal World – Dreams Are Too Foolish” 2024 World Tour – Jiande Stop was successfully held at the Xin’anjiang Sports Center, delivering an audiovisual feast to local citizens and fans, with over 3,500 attendees. This marked the debut of ESD’s Chinese Lacquer Super Dragon System as the main concert sound system. To ensure unparalleled audio quality, the event was equipped with 36 ultra-low distortion subwoofers + 2 sets of Crane Dance systems, assembled over two days to create the most elite live sound configuration.
As the concert began, Eric Moo’s voice resonated through the venue amidst roaring cheers from fans. Accompanied by dazzling stage lighting, a series of beloved classics unfolded: the heartfelt “Thinking of You”, the nostalgic “Coming and Going in the Mortal World”, the bittersweet “Waiting for You Until My Heart Aches”… Each lyric, imbued with raw emotion and clarity, felt pure, dreamlike, and profoundly moving.
Attendees experienced a sound quality distinct from typical large-scale concerts—no intrusive bass resonance, no muddied vocals. Instead, the event redefined live music appreciation, transcending mere “atmosphere” to fully showcase the beauty of music itself. Every note and word was presented with pristine fidelity, allowing the audience to immerse in the artistry of sound, proving that live performances can truly prioritize musical essence over sensory overload.
Dali Silk Motorcycle Music and Food Festival
Performance Time & Venue
Date: July 12-22
Location: Dali Silk Company Headquarters
From July 12 to 22, a Motorcycle Music and Food Festival organized by Dali Silk (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. debuted in Xinchang, Zhejiang Province. During the event, the ESD Acoustic’s Super Dragon Lacquer system delivered an extraordinary performance, aiming to provide locals with a high-quality, immersive audiovisual experience. Throughout the festival, the Super Dragon Lacquer system continuously enchanted employees and residents with captivating melodies through live music, film screenings, and vocal performances. Notably, despite the peak summer heat with temperatures soaring to 42°C and ground surfaces reaching 60°C, coupled with sudden thunderstorms, the system maintained uninterrupted high-volume playback for over 14 hours daily—a feat rarely matched in the Hi-Fi audio industry.
As night fell each day, electronic music transformed the venue into an open-air dance floor. Driven by powerful beats, both adults and children spontaneously swayed and danced to the rhythm.
“Qin Xiang Ba Gui” Guqin Masters Concert
Performance Time & Venue
Date: June 28
Location: Guangxi Cultural and Art Center
On the evening of June 28, the “Qin Xiang Ba Gui” New Works Concert by Guqin Masters was successfully held at the Guangxi Cultural and Art Center Concert Hall. The concert was jointly led by renowned young Guqin virtuoso Wei Shengbao and Li Junping, President of the Guangxi Guqin Association, alongside a lineup of acclaimed artists. To ensure pristine sound quality and faithfully reproduce the authentic elegance of the Guqin, the ESD Acoustic’s Super Dragon Lacquer System was specially invited by the organizing committee to enhance the performance. Under the stage lights, the system radiated a vivid and harmonious presence, creating a grand and majestic atmosphere, as if a mighty army were charging forth at the call of a battle horn. Before rehearsals began, performers gathered to take photos with the awe-inspiring system.
Centered on the Guqin, the concert blended piano, guzheng, erhu, melodica, bamboo flute, dongxiao, guitar, and percussion. It featured masterpieces such as “Gold-Sprinkled Banana Leaf,” a signature work by famed Chinese guqin maker Zhang Yuxin. The performance opened with Shuiyan Xiqiao (“Mist-Clad Stream and Bridge”), where the musicians’ fingertips caressing the guqin strings, paired with the recitation of over thirty children, transported the audience to a picturesque Jiangnan watertown. Over eleven pieces, The Moon Rises (from The Classic of Poetry) painted a dreamscape of the moon ascending; Yu Lin Ling (“Bell in the Rain”) evoked the daily life of the Song dynasty; Haidao Binglun (“Ice Wheel Over the Sea”) showcased quintessential Beijing-style melodies; Changbanpo surged with intense, battlefield-like fervor, echoing the neighing of warhorses and leaving the audience breathless. The finale, Canghai Yisheng Xiao (“A Laugh in the Vast Sea”), culminated the evening in a crescendo of applause that lingered long after the final note.
Lang Lang Hangzhou Art World 6th Anniversary Celebration & Masterclass
Performance Time & Venue
Date: August 5
Location: Hangzhou Kerry Centre Park Hotel
On the evening of August 5, Lang Lang Hangzhou Art World celebrated its dazzling sixth anniversary. As the exclusive audio sponsor, ESD Acoustic infused this artistic extravaganza with awe-inspiring soundscapes, amplifying the dreams and aspirations behind every musical note.
When the soulful melodies of the Steinway & Sons piano—a globally revered musical icon—resonated through the venue, it was ESD Acoustic’s LSuper Dragon Lacquer system that became the sonic bridge. With its unparalleled performance characterized by “the grandest, most relaxed, most natural, and distortion-free sound reproduction,” the system faithfully delivered the authentic timbre of the Steinway piano during Lang Lang’s live performance of two Chopin Mazurkas, elevating the musical experience to new heights.
Audience members marveled at the seamless integration, unable to distinguish whether the melodies emanated from the Steinway piano or the Super Dragon system—a testament to the system’s extraordinary fidelity and immersive power.
Outdoor Scented Opera Concert Turandot
Performance Time & Venue
Date: October 2
Location: Hangzhou Yinglan Center
Marking the 100th anniversary of Puccini’s passing and the creation of Turandot, the world’s first outdoor scented opera concert was held at Hangzhou Yinglan Center on October 2, 2024. Curated by Élisabeth de Feydeau, a renowned French perfume historian and honorary ambassador of the Sino-French Perfume Culture Year, the event featured celebrated sopranos Rebeka Lokar and Venera Gimadieva, tenors Azer Zada and Hao Yang Yi, the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra, the Zhejiang Conservatory of Music Choir, and conductor Yang Yang. Together, they performed iconic excerpts from Turandot and Madama Butterfly for thousands of attendees.
ESD Acoustic’s 2024 Super Dragon Lacquer system, after its debut at the Munich Hi-Fi Show in May, overcame logistical challenges to make its first domestic appearance at this historic event. Illuminated by stage lights, the lacquer-finished system radiated timeless elegance, harmonizing with the grandeur of the music. As majestic melodies filled the air, the audience was transported across time and space to an ancient, mystical Oriental world.