Thames Music Group Guzheng Concert 古筝专场音乐会圆满成功

On the 9th of March 2025, the Zheng’s Music Studio was invited by the committee of the Thames Music Group to present a special guzheng concert at St George’s Anglican Church in Thames. This concert was part of the group’s regular Sunday 2PM concert series. Since 1979, the Thames Music Group has consistently presented high-quality performances, offering rich musical experiences to local audiences.

Boya Guzheng presented a selection of classic works including Dance of the Golden Snake, Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, Battling the Typhoon, Ballad of the Western Chamber, Fisherman’s Song at Dusk, New Song of Dongting Lake, Harvest Festival Drums and Gongs, Yao Ethnic Dance, Yu Meiren, Yi Ethnic Dance, Step by Step Higher, and A Laugh in the Vast Sea. These pieces spanned a variety of styles and traditions. At times the music was graceful and flowing, at others bold and passionate, with clear layers and rich emotional expression. The performance deeply captivated the audience, earning enthusiastic applause and continuous cheers.

After the performance, the audience remained highly engaged and came on stage to interact with the performers. They showed great interest in the guzheng’s tone, playing techniques, and expressive capabilities. Many asked detailed questions about the instrument’s history and techniques, while also sharing their own musical experiences and reflections.

Most of the audience members present were retirees from various professional fields, including experienced music teachers, founders of music institutions, and community residents with a strong passion for the arts. As a historic cultural town, Thames has a deep musical tradition, long supporting and appreciating diverse musical performances, and showing strong recognition of traditional music. This guzheng concert not only brought the artistic charm of Chinese traditional music to the audience, but also built a bridge of understanding and resonance through cultural exchange.

2025年3月9日，筝乐工作室受新西兰泰晤士音乐团体（Thames Music Group）委员会邀请，在泰晤士 St George’s Anglican Church 举办古筝专场音乐会。本场音乐会是该团体每月周日下午2点系列音乐会的一部分。自1979年以来，Thames Music Group 持续举办高质量演出，为当地观众带来丰富的音乐体验。

博雅筝团为观众们呈现了《金蛇狂舞》、《小鸟朝凤》、《战台风》、《西厢词》、《渔舟唱晚》、《洞庭新歌》、《丰收锣鼓》、《瑶族舞曲》、《虞美人》、《彝族舞曲》、《步步高》、《沧海一声笑》等经典曲目，涵盖不同的流派与风格，筝音时而悠扬流畅，时而奔放激越，层次鲜明，情感充沛，深深吸引了现场观众，掌声雷动，喝彩不断。

演出结束后，观众们意犹未尽，纷纷上台交流，对古筝的音色、演奏技法及音乐表现力展现出浓厚兴趣。许多观众详细地询问古筝的历史、技法，并分享自身的音乐经历与感受。

当天在场的观众大多为各专业领域的退休人士，其中包括资深音乐教师、音乐机构创始人及对艺术充满热情的社区居民。作为一座历史悠久的文化小镇，泰晤士拥有深厚的音乐氛围，长期支持并欣赏各类音乐演出，对传统音乐亦有极高的认同感。本场古筝专场音乐会不仅为观众们带来了中国传统音乐的艺术魅力，也在文化交流中搭建了理解与共鸣的桥梁。

郑琳老师表示：“能够在新西兰推广和传播古筝艺术，让更多社区居民了解并喜爱古筝，是一件非常有意义的事情。这不仅是一场音乐分享，更是一次文化交流。我们将继续努力，呈现更多优秀的作品，让古筝之声在更多舞台上奏响！”