On the evening of November 3, 2024, under the dazzling lights of Markham Theatre, the 9th Age of Literati Culture Festival's “Simply Arts” concert and award ceremony came to a splendid conclusion. With gratitude to Heritage Canada and the City of Markham, this cultural celebration—organized by Canada One Family Network—brought together hundreds of local artists, including vocalists, musicians, dancers, and visual artists, along with community cultural organizations. Together, they contributed to the promotion and preservation of literati arts within the community.
Prelude
The evening opened with a moving rendition of Canada’s national anthem led by renowned mezzo-soprano Mao Ke. Following this, she performed the song “Dragon Script” alongside children from MK Singing School, accompanied by pianist and educator Helen Han. The sweet voices symbolized the new generation carrying forward Chinese cultural heritage.
Poetic Music
The CAST Youth Orchestra performed a mix of classic and original compositions, including “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon,” “Small Town Story,” “Green High Mountain,” and the award-winning piece “Swing” by young Canadian composer Irene Huang, bringing poetic elegance and romance to the audience. Each note painted a canvas of romance and nostalgia, capturing the essence of literati dreams in the hands of a new generation.
Imagic Music
In this segment, young reciters Amy Fu and Wang Zi performed classic Chinese poems, including Su Shi’s “Remembering Red Cliffs.” and Eastern Han Dynasty literati Cao Cao’s “Viewing the Sea.” Their words intertwined with the delicate strains of Guqin player Yan Yan Zhu’s “Night Mooring at Autumn River” and Pipa artist Lilian Xiao Lei Yang’s “Waves Scouring the Sands.”
Dancers from Meimei Dance School and Brilliant Star Art Center embodied the elegance of “Joyous Literati” and the timeless grace of “Flying Apsaras,” conjuring scenes of ancient realms and bridging millennia.
After intermission, the laughter of youth filled the hall as children from Dan Drama Theater delighted the audience with a whimsical rendition of “Snow White,” their playful energy lighting up the stage.
Scenic Music
Conductor Amely Zhou led the Canadian Chinese Orchestra in a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary music. The highlight was a Song Dynasty tea ceremony presented by tea masters from Ming’s Tea. The MK Singing School choir and the CCO performed pieces inspired by pastoral poems, Du Fu’s “A Quatrain.” and Meng Haoran’s “Spring Morning.”
Flutists Tony Tong and Nicole Chan performed a lively duet, “Grasshopper and Rooster,” followed by Yutong Liu’s soulful rendition of “Reed Flower.”
The evening crescendoed as the CCO performed “Summer,” followed by a medley of world classics and the stirring traditional piece “General’s Command.” Ancient and modern fused seamlessly, the music transcending time and space.
Award Ceremony
The evening concluded with Mayor Frank Scarpitti presenting awards to over 300 artists, performers, and judges. With gold, silver, and bronze honors awarded to outstanding participants, the festival celebrated the enduring legacy of literati culture and its resonance across generations.
Professor Sun Ruixiang and educator Huang Zanyang, with gentle wisdom, celebrated the young reciters, while Li Xiangmin, former director of the Longmen Grottoes Art Institute, and artist Abby Wang, as representatives for all the judges, presented awards to the young artists of the painting contest. Thus, with music, poetry, and deep reverence for tradition, the 9th Age of Literati Culture Festival concluded, leaving behind a legacy of beauty, a lingering echo, and a promise of generations yet to come.
The awards ceremony for the Children's Poetry Competition and Art Competition was held as scheduled. The judges presented certificates and prizes to children who win various awards.
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第九屆文人時代文化藝術節完美落幕
2024年11月3日晚，第九屆文人時代文化藝術節在萬錦劇院以一場美輪美奐的音樂會暨頒獎典禮畫上了圓滿句號。感謝加拿大文化遺產部和萬錦市政府的資助，由一同家園文化中心主辦的這場文化藝術節匯聚了數百位本地聲樂、器樂、舞蹈、視覺藝術家和社區文化藝術機構，共同推動傳統文人文化在社區的傳承與發揚。
開場
音樂會由著名女中音毛珂帶領演唱加拿大國歌，接著她與MK歌唱學校的孩子們合唱《龍文》，由鋼琴家韓麗伴奏。清新動人的歌聲展現了新一代對中華文化的傳承與熱愛。
詩意樂章 (Poetic Music)
多倫多華人藝術家中心青年交響樂團（CAST Youth Orchestra）帶來《彩雲追月》、《小城故事》、《高山青》等作品，以及加拿大青年作曲家Irene Huang的作品《搖擺》，讓觀眾感受到青年一代對文人音樂的詮釋。
夢幻樂章 (Imagic Music)
付艾米和王子朗誦了蘇軾的《念奴嬌·赤壁懷古》及曹操的《觀滄海》，古琴家朱彥晏與琵琶演奏家楊小磊分別演奏《秋江夜泊》和《大浪淘沙》。來自梅美舞蹈學校和星帆舞蹈藝術中心的青年舞蹈家表演了《躍然書苑》與《飛天》，讓觀眾彷彿穿越時空。
山水樂章 (Scenic Music)
指揮周嘉麗帶領紅楓華樂團演奏了傳統與當代的融合雅樂，並由明茗堂的茶藝師展示宋式點茶。紅楓彈撥樂組演奏《不染》，讓茶湯表面浮現“天地人”三字，引發觀眾讚嘆。接著，MK歌唱學校學生與紅楓樂團合奏杜甫的《絕句》和孟浩然的《春曉》。
閉幕
音樂會尾聲，由紅楓樂團表演《夏》、世界金曲及傳統曲目《將軍令》。觀眾欣賞到現代與古典藝術的融合，展現出穿越時空的藝術能量。
頒獎典禮
萬錦市市長薛家平為超過三百位藝術家、詩人和演職人員頒發證書，並為獲得金、銀、銅獎的優勝者頒獎。資深媒體人孫瑞祥教授與教育家黃贊揚老師代表詩詞朗誦組評委發言，李祥民院長和藝術家王玥玥女士則代表繪畫組評委發言,頒獎。
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