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‘Song of Praise’ is a special and personal program that explores the complex and multidimensional aspects that make up our identities as Chinese-Canadian classical musicians. This collection of diverse repertoire not only pays homage to our Chinese heritage, but also highlights our passion for Canadian culture and advocates for Western classical masterpieces. Being born in China, immigrating at a young age to Canada, and growing up shaped by our intensive study of Western classical music, all three elements became intertwined and deeply rooted in our personalities.
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We finally have these amaaaazing quality recordings! 💕 so lucky to get to play in the beautiful Pollack Hall and work with such talented recording artists through long, late, bizarre, confusing, derpy, fun, exciting sessions ~
Sometimes just appreciating and listening attentively to the audio without a visual component is a much more powerful experience of the music.
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It’s been a non-stop rollercoaster ride since summer - Orford 3 times, PianoFest in the Hamptons, visiting Ottawa and Calgary, big solo recital and 2 chamber concerts, juggling 3-4 piano trios at once, recording sessions into the small hours of the morning, non-stop grant writing … it’s been pretty intense, to say the least. And amazing. Amazingly rewarding work and growth :’)
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So grateful for this big family and for building these meaningful relationships with such talented musicians with awesomeeee personalities :’) … oh all the fun we’ve had, all the stories … what a privileged life we live to be artists and musicians <3 constant adventures and discoveries alongside the struggles and challenges and hard work. It’s always always worth it. The people we meet, the places we go, the music we share, the inspirations and energy and passion and life … So grateful.
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Born in Salzburg, Mozart began composing at the tender age of 5, and over the course of the next 30 years, produced over 600 symphonic, chamber, choral, and solo works that became masterworks in the classical music repertoire. However, the ultimate pinnacle of his genius is often said to be his operas. The effortless ability to create vibrant characters, playful dialogues, lyrical melodies, colorful orchestrations - all his talents come together in this genre to bring alive stories that are full of charm, humor, wit, and drama.
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“You have heard my mysterious summons, ye hidden powers of life, and now you stir; the wave of my being, light as a dream, has touched the world./ To life, to light! I awaken you to life with my acts of tenderness, with the mysterious attraction of my promises./ I summon you to life, ye secret drives submerged in the chaos of perceptions. Rise up from the mysterious depths of the creative spirit./ Like unto me shall you strive to help everyone and everything around you to supreme evolution. For everything is your creation, just as everything that exists is my creation. You and I – we are gods! We shall conquer hatred and death, boundless joy shall reign. Life shall flow onward like a shimmering and gleaming stream.”
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How do we best approach performances mentally? What do we think about or focus on once we’re on stage?
‘The only way is to listen. Be in the moment of the performance.”
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There’s something about the summer festival environment that is so fun and inspiring and motivates all this growth and discovery and learning and progress in such a special, productive way. Perhaps it’s the nature - being engulfed by glittering green colors and fresh mountain air, encountering wonderful personalities and friendships, … and the luxury of focusing only on music music music …
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Lots of exciting news and events coming up for this summer and fall!
June 9 to 16: Orford Music Masterclasses
July 16 to August 11: MusicFest
August 11 to 17: competing in Orford Music Award
September 6: Solo Recital at Pollack Hall
September 21: Opening Concert for the Westmount Park Heritage Festival