China Tour a big success in spite of harsh weather conditions

Flood, tropical temperatures in the concert hall and a rapt audience

Matthias Soucek P.i.a.n.o performed in the cities Changsha, Fuzhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Beijing (Peking), Tianjin and Quingdao on this year's China-tour. Upon his arrival he was confronted with the consequences of the typhoon. The entire city of Fuzhou was fl ooded. Travel by car or public transportation was almost not possible. The artist was brought by car to the backstage entry but had to be hoisted over the water surrounding the building by some strong men. The interested Chinese audience did not let such a thing stop them. They took off their shoes, the men rolled up their trousers and the women lifted their evening dresses, and came in from the streets with bare feet.