BCIC 金融科技路演(圖片)

第九屆絲竹春吟音樂會 首見馬頭琴

                     (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 中華表演藝術基金會的第9屆「絲竹春吟」青少年中國器樂音樂會，10月7日晚不但讓波士頓第一教堂 (First Church Boston) 再度中國樂音迴轉繞樑，還首次出現馬頭琴，讓近百名觀眾對中國樂器的多樣化，更加著迷。

波士頓音樂家協會歡迎新來到波士頓的音樂家。

                    今年的這「絲竹春吟」音樂會，有師生同台，專家與青少年輝映之趣。在一樣有青少年中國樂器演奏比賽的優勝者表演，揚琴，古箏，二胡，琵琶，嗩吶的輪流上場之外，還請來專業的中國樂器演奏家示範演奏，由波士頓音樂家協會的張正山，黃少堅，林湛濤，王德成，郭京富，榮晨初等老師跨刀助陣，為依序彈奏古箏、揚琴的王媛、干雲卓伴奏。

                  干雲卓自己作曲的『黑菊』，這晚更做了世界首演。

                   評審今年「絲竹春吟」音樂會的東北大學音樂系主任Anthony De Ritis，以及波士頓嫻熟歷史文化的前哈佛大學教授陸惠風。都認為這比賽及演奏的水平，一年比一年好，青少年們的中國樂器演奏水準，的確是日益精進。

                   當天做代打，親自上陣做司儀的中華表演藝術基金會會長譚嘉陵表示，該會舉辦「絲竹春吟」比賽及音樂會，主要是為鼓勵大波士頓青少年學習，傳承、彈奏中國樂器，甚至作曲

波士頓音樂家協會音樂家們合奏。(周菊子攝)

譚嘉陵會長臨陣當槍手司儀，以流利英文介紹出場者與曲目。(周菊子攝)

大波士頓中華文化協會國樂團團長潘台春(左)和歷史學者陸惠風。(周菊子攝)

譚嘉陵會長(左)與嘉賓音樂家干卓雲(右)。(周菊子攝)

海外華人企業家協會十週年年會(圖片)

慶祝雙十國慶書畫展(圖片)

陳秋霞、郭易棟母子雙鋼琴 音樂路上行善圓夢

住波士頓經文處處長賴銘琪，雲雯蓁夫婦(中)與新聞組副組長趙昌倫
(左一)等宴請陳秋霞(左二)，郭易棟(右二)母子。(周菊子攝)

                       (Boston Orange 周菊子報導) 從新澤西來到波士頓同台演出的一對母子鋼琴家，陳秋霞與郭易棟(Christopher Kuo & Michelle Chen Kuo)，正巡迴全美，邁向世界，演繹著報答哺育之恩，把美妙音樂帶到世界各地，造福非牟利機構的令人感動故事。

                       10月7日，他們倆在柏克萊音樂學院的David Friend 演奏廳演出，為波士頓華埠社區中心(BCNC)籌得7500元。10月8日晚，駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪特地在木蘭餐廳設宴，向他們的義行聊表敬意，為他們根源台灣感到與有榮焉。

陳秋霞當年在台灣光仁音樂班就讀時，已經在鋼琴演奏上卓有成就，曾一連三屆在全國鋼琴比賽中得獎，贏得香港獎學金，代表香港出席倫敦藝術節，後來進茱麗亞音樂學院，取得碩士學位。是婚後子女相繼出世，她才放下了自己在音樂事業上的可能發展。

波士頓華埠社區中心前董事長鍾潔姿(左起)，現任董事長馬以正，
陳秋霞，郭易棟兩母子，和董事Shari Narva，經文處新聞組副組長
趙昌倫在音樂會
後合影。(BCNC提供)

“母子雙鋼琴”慈善義演系列的出現，其實緣起於郭易棟想把母親為撫育他們兄弟而犧牲了的國際演出機會，還給母親，同時為非牟利機構籌款，是要讓這些演出，在實現美麗夢想，發揚天倫情誼之餘，為社會做些貢獻。

                  郭易棟這些年來在卡耐基廳，林肯廳等世界著名的演奏場所，聽過不知道多少場音樂會，經常覺得台上那些演奏者還沒他母親彈得好，卻能在名望這麼高的音樂場所演奏，博得觀眾那麼熱烈的掌聲，一直覺得應該讓母親回到國際舞台上。

                     2015年10月17日，曾於2006年在卡耐基廳(Carnegie)Weill 演奏廳首度獨奏的郭易棟，應邀和母親演出一場”母子雙鋼琴”，大受好評，讓他覺得改變母親後半生的機會來了。

                       2012年從紐約大學商學院畢業，挾金融，電腦雙學位進了華爾街的大投資銀行，做結構信用衍生品交易，工作成績深獲公司高層肯定的郭易棟覺得，自己年輕，有力氣去統籌，做行政；有能力提供財務支持；隨時可做母親的精神後盾，這是他可以把母親為撫養他和哥哥所犧牲了的在世界舞台上演奏給回母親的機會，於是了提出母子雙鋼琴，巡迴慈善演出的計畫。

他唯一擔心的是，自己不是鋼琴專業出身，不足以烘托，陪襯母親的演奏。他因此給自己排定了嚴格的日程表，上班之餘，每天至少練琴4小時，週末甚至加長至8小時。

                      2016年10月7日，是”母子雙鋼琴”慈善義演系列的首場演出。他們飛到為德州達拉斯，在美國銀行劇院的Eisemann中心，為德州台灣人生物科技協會做了一場慈善表演，收入全數捐給該會。郭易棟也從這場演奏會開始，在他製作的”母子雙鋼琴之旅(Two Piano Journey)”網站上，寫專欄，記下每一個行程的故事。

                      2017年10月7日，經由波士頓華埠社區中心籌款主任陳小慧的熱心聯繫安排，陳秋霞，郭易棟母子首度來到波士頓，在柏克萊音樂學院舉辦了一場演出，為BCNC籌得7500元。

                      接下來，10月19日，他們將回到新澤西，為音樂教師協會慶祝90週年演出，11月4日到舊金山的戰爭紀念及表演藝術中心，為”思想有關係(Minds Matter)”演出，同時和一對哈佛大學畢業轉行做紀錄片的夫婦合作，接受他們的拍攝，記錄。

                   2018年3月3日，他們將再回到波士頓，在東北大學的芬衛中心(Fenway Center)， 為大波士頓食物銀行(Greater Boston Food Bank)舉辦一場籌款音樂會。

                  目前，陳秋霞、郭易棟的母子雙鋼琴巡迴演出，還只專注在美國境內，已排到2019年春天的行程，將把他們帶到全美20州去，通常都在週末，以容許他們保持正常的工作。如果從1997年算起，他們為非牟利機構籌募的款項已達29萬元，將來，他們以籌款100萬元為目標，要輾轉巡迴世界，包括維也納金色大廳的希望踏遍每一個世界著名音樂廳，更希望也回到台灣做慈善演出。

Housing Advocates Celebrate Mayor Walsh’s Track Record in First Term

Housing Advocates Celebrate Mayor Walsh’s Track Record in First Term

“Housing Advocates for Walsh” Kicks off In Jamaica Plain

BOSTON, MA - Saturday, October 14, 2017- Today, “Housing Advocates for Walsh,” kicked off in Jamaica Plain with housing leaders in Boston praising Mayor Marty Walsh’s efforts to create, build and protect affordable housing in Boston. Since releasing the Housing Plan in 2014, over 22,000 units of housing are either in construction or completed, including 4,000 deed-restricted affordable units.  Another 4,000 market rate units that are affordable to the middle class are in production.  The City is on target to meet the goal set at the beginning of Mayor Walsh’s term--to complete 6,500 new homes for low-income residents by 2030. One of the first things Mayor Walsh did upon taking office was to convene a task force of over 40 community leaders to author a comprehensive housing affordability plan for the City.   “Mayor Walsh’s vision to make sure that every person has a home in Boston is what resonates most with me,” said Patricia Flaherty, a dedicated volunteer. “I know that he works relentlessly, ensuring our voices are heard and I am confident in the fact that he will lead us towards positive change and an increase in affordable housing. This is one of the main reasons why I volunteer for the campaign and I cannot wait to see what else Mayor Walsh has planned for us Bostonians.” Mayor Walsh realized early on that if we are going to increase the amount of affordable housing in our City, we needed to increase housing resources.  To date, he has increased the amount of City funding for affordable elderly housing, increased the funding extracted from private residential developments, made City owned land available for mixed income housing, and stood with dozens of housing organizations to get CPA passed.  During his first term he has made over $100 million of City funding available for affordable housing and housing programs.   In addition to creating new units of affordable housing, Mayor Walsh has also prioritized innovative efforts to preserve affordable housing in our City and protect Bostonians from displacement.  Today, one out of every five units of housing in our city are income-restricted affordable housing.  Working with the residents of Boston Housing Authority developments, Mayor Walsh has released plans to protect every tenant while also partnering with private and nonprofit developers to reinvest and rebuild our public housing.  He also also launched the City’s first Office of Housing Stability to assist renters in housing crisis and has pioneered programs to assist non-profits to purchase market-rate rental apartments and convert them into affordable housing to keep the tenants in place for the long term.   Mayor Walsh will continue to support the production of new affordable housing, invest in the preservation of our public housing, work to get more middle income households into homeownership and provide leadership to insist on a regional response to the metropolitan’s housing shortage.  His vision for housing in our City is simple - a Boston where people of incomes and all backgrounds can afford to call home.   In response to Mayor Walsh’s record  to date and his vision for the future, housing advocates from across the city expressed their support: Senator Joseph A. Boncore   Mayor Walsh has continued to push forward with smart development strategies that also maintain and preserve the character of each of Boston’s unique neighborhoods. With his former experience as a legislator, knowledge of unions, and his roots as an everyday resident of Dorchester, he brings a unique perspective to this work that makes him an ideal advocate for the hard working men and women of the city. Many of the services that are now available to residents under his leadership are exactly what Bostonians need to access affordable living, home ownership and security -- and his work is not yet done. I look forward to our continued work together. Statement Representative Liz Malia Our communities have found a champion in Mayor Marty Walsh. Since taking office, he has been fighting so each person in every neighborhood has a home. He understands the need for mixed use, mixed income housing, and is a proponent of transit-oriented development. I commend his ability to incorporate each neighborhood's needs into our housing goals as we grow as a city. State Representative Kevin G. Honan    Mayor Walsh and his administration have worked tirelessly to solve the housing problems in Boston. As Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, I have seen first-hand the impact Mayor Walsh has had in fighting displacement and producing new housing opportunities. The Mayor’s demonstrated leadership and unwavering commitment to the residents of Boston is exactly what we need, when we need it.  That is why I choose to support Mayor Walsh in his bid for re-election. Together, we can continue our work to make Boston a place where everyone can live. Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley Under Mayor Walsh's leadership, Boston has continued to flourish. The mayor has been a collaborative partner in local government, fighting to make sure every Bostonian has an equal opportunity to succeed and get ahead. Whether you're a millennial or a senior, the mayor has fought hard for you over the past three years and will continue to fight for you every day. I know Boston is in good hands, and I look forward to the many more years of public service that we have ahead of us.  Joe Kriesberg West Roxbury resident I have worked alongside Mayor Walsh to protect Massachusetts residents through policies that prioritize community development. With his progressive housing plan and focus on affordable housing options, Mayor Walsh has strengthened Boston’s neighborhoods by working to ensure that everyone benefits from Boston’s growth. Mayor Walsh has demonstrated  real courage again and again by leading the effort to create the Community Preservation Act, by strengthening the City's Inclusionary Development policy and updating the city's planning and zoning policies. His expanded funding for affordable housing resources has shown his dedication to every Boston resident, regardless of income, zip code, or background, and with his leadership we are working together so that everyone who wants to live in Boston can do so. Luther E. Pinckney Roxbury resident “I have known about the 1st Time Homebuyer Program for a long time but never really believed how good it was. Now that we have gone through the program our outlook is bright. We are happy to be home owners and living in Roxbury with all the rich history and great people. Marty understands that the city is built of different people in different situations.” Mibel Polanco Dorchester resident “We just bought our first house thanks to the help of the Boston Home Center Program. It was a good surprise to see how quickly and efficient the whole process of homebuying was. We did not have to see many houses and the BHC team expedited the process. Being a homeowner gives us freedom, and the kids will grow up knowing that they now own a home. We are very happy and thankful to have our dreams come true!” Robert F. Drury Roxbury native I was born in Egleston Square in Roxbury and raised in Jamaica Plain. All of the years I have seen the development of public housing and how it has enhanced the lives of middle class people. I know Mayor Walsh is a big factor in creating these programs, and one reason I support Mayor Walsh is because he is an advocate of the middle class and people who need working class and affordable housing.

布魯克蘭鎮公圖館中國文化藝術展音樂會 10/14

Chinese Culture Exhibit at Brookline Public Library

September 22 through November 14, 2017

361 Washington Street, Brookline, MA

Second Floor Hunneman Hall

https://www.brooklinelibrary.org/events/event/chinese-brush-painting/

http://www.chineseperformingarts.net/contents/competition/painting/2017/Brookline/index.html

Music Program and Painting Demonstration

Saturday October 14, 2017, 1 pm

Program

1 pm to 2 pm: painting demonstration by Mr. Yang Yun 楊雲

Mr. Yang Yun, a member of Chinese Artists Association, is the Executive Vice-chairman of Nanchong Artists Association, and the Vice President of Painting and Calligraphy Institute of Nanchong, China. His works have been awarded and selected to major exhibitions. It have also been published and collected privately and internationally.

2:15 pm to 3:15 pm: Music performance by winners of the 2017  Youth Poetry in Silk and Bamboo 絲竹春吟 audition, and invited guest artist pipa soloist Runyu Qian 錢潤于

1, Harvest Celebration 慶豐收

David Liu, suona

Aaron Xu, percussion, drum

2, Fisherman's Song 漁歌

Sophia YukMan Peng,  bawu

           

3, Yili River 伊犁河

David Ma, guzheng

4, Dragon Boat 龍船

Evan Wu, dulcimer

           

5, Our Brother is Home 哥哥回来了

Wendy Wu, erhu

                       

6, Fortune Canal 幸福渠水

Feronia Mei, guzheng

7, Tale 訴

Runyu Qian 錢潤于, pipa

Ms. Runyu Qian, graduated from the middle school attached to the China Conservatory, was the first prize winner of the 2014 International Chinese Instrument Competition in China. She is studying at Berklee College of Music as a singer, songwriter, and producer. She also plays electric guitar.