New Lynn Library Performance 指筝朝夕 筝筝日上（十五）

On the 18th of May 2025, Zheng’s Music Studio was invited to participate in the ‘New Zealand Music Month’ series hosted by New Lynn Library. This event marked the fifteenth instalment of the ‘Guzheng Practice from Morning to Night, Steady Progress Every Day’ community outreach concert series. The performance aimed to showcase the fusion and continuity of diverse cultures through live traditional instrumental music, offering the local community a unique and engaging audiovisual experience.

The performance was presented by members of Boya Guzheng. With refined technique and great enthusiasm, they performed ten guzheng pieces of varied styles, including: Yu Meiren, Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, Thirty-Three Beats, Embroidered Golden Plaque, Harvest Festival Drums and Gongs, Yao Ethnic Dance, Battling the Typhoon, East Sea Fisherman’s Song, Dance of the Golden Snake, and A Laugh in the Vast Sea. The repertoire ranged from the delicate and lyrical elegance of Jiangnan silk-and-bamboo traditions, to the bold and expressive character of northern folk music, as well as the grand and festive spirit of celebratory works—fully demonstrating the rich expressive power and contemporary vitality of guzheng music.

Throughout the performance, the sound of the guzheng shifted between graceful subtlety and powerful intensity, deeply moving the audience. Many attendees remarked that it was their first time experiencing the unique charm of traditional Chinese instruments up close. Audience members eagerly came forward to interact with the performers, creating an atmosphere filled with warmth, cultural connection, and joy.

Zheng’s Music Studio remains dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese music in New Zealand, actively engaging in community events and supporting the local dissemination and appreciation of the guzheng. This appearance at New Lynn Library also brought a distinctive Eastern musical voice to New Zealand Music Month.

Following the performance, a certificate presentation ceremony was held for students who had successfully passed the graded examinations of the Chinese Nationalities Orchestra Society. The students demonstrated their progress through performance and received encouragement and recognition during the event. Congratulations to the members of the Boya Guzheng Ensemble on their excellent achievements, and best wishes as they continue forward on their musical journey.

2025年5月18日，筝乐工作室应邀参加由 New Lynn Library 举办的 “新西兰音乐月（New Zealand Music Month）” 系列活动，这也是 “指筝朝夕，筝筝日上” 走进社区系列活动的第十五场。此次演出旨在通过传统器乐的现场演绎，展示多元文化的交融与传承，为社区民众带来一场别具一格的视听盛宴。

由筝乐工作室旗下的博雅筝团成员担纲演出，他们以精湛的技艺与饱满的热情呈现了十首风格多样的古筝作品，包括：《虞美人》《小鸟朝凤》《三十三板》《绣金匾》《丰收锣鼓》《瑶族舞曲》《战台风》《东海渔歌》《金蛇狂舞》《沧海一声笑》。作品涵盖了江南丝竹的婉约细腻、北方民间的热烈奔放，以及节庆乐曲的磅礴气势，充分展现出古筝艺术的丰富表现力与时代魅力。

演出过程中，筝音时而清雅婉转，时而激昂奔放，深深打动了在场观众。许多观众表示这是他们首次近距离感受到中国民族乐器的独特魅力，纷纷上前与演奏者互动交流，现场洋溢着浓浓的文化亲和力与喜悦氛围。

筝乐工作室始终致力于在新西兰推广中华传统音乐文化，积极参与各类社区活动，推动古筝艺术在本地的传播与普及。此次亮相New Lynn Library，也为“新西兰音乐月”注入了独特的东方声音。

活动结束后，现场还举行了古筝考级证书颁发仪式，为刚刚通过中国民族管弦乐学会等级考试的学生们送上祝贺。学生们在演出中展示了阶段性的学习成果，也在此次活动中收获了鼓励与认可。祝贺博雅筝团的同学们取得优异成绩，继续在音乐之路上笃定前行！