用“黑与白”奏响2023的尾声
因为有“手”，
我们得以触摸这个世界。
因为有“乐手”，
我们得以体会最真实的旋律。
因为有“音乐”，
惠立才得以如此绚烂。
上周五晚，惠灵顿杭州校区2023年度钢琴演奏家决赛在校内大剧院顺利落下帷幕。
本次比赛由音乐教研组精心策划与组织，并诚邀郎朗艺术世界的王绪培和张吉斯雨担任评委，为学子们提供了一个展示才华、挑战自我的平台。
王绪培：精英钢琴教师，获得英国皇家音乐学院钢琴表演硕士。
张吉斯雨：精英钢琴教师 ，获得德国“安东·鲁宾斯坦”州立国际音乐学院钢琴演奏硕士，以及意大利“贾科莫·普契尼”国立音乐学院钢琴演奏硕士。
决赛当晚，来自不同年级的参赛选手纷纷登台献艺，他们用钢琴奏出了美妙的旋律，展现了高超的演奏技巧和深厚的音乐素养。师生与家长们沉浸在音乐中，感受着每一个音符带来的心灵震撼。
经过激烈角逐，Cheryl, Isabella, Alyssa三位同学赢得了本年度钢琴演奏家决赛的金奖，Cheryl同学更是凭借一首《随想回旋曲》赢得了全场分。她的演奏充满了激情与感染力，将现场观众们带入了一个充满幻想与浪漫的音乐世界。
接下来，请与我们一起回顾本次决赛的部分精彩现场。
这是门德尔松的一首著名钢琴作品，创作于1828年至1830 年，但也有人认为是在更早些时候创作的。
在1828年的版本中，这首乐曲被称为“练习曲”，两年后门德尔松修改了这首作品，送给德国女钢琴家德尔芬·冯·邵罗思，并重新将作品命名为《随想回旋曲》。
乐曲包括随想曲和回旋曲两个部分。随想曲部分是E大调，行板，旋律犹如无词歌般抒情动听；回旋曲部分是e小调，急板，旋律明朗轻快。
肖邦共有四首即兴曲，这首就是第四首。1855 年作为肖邦的遗作出版，出版时的标题是《幻想》，在作品上写着 “为蒂斯特男爵夫人所作” 。
这首乐曲分为四个部分；第一段，升c小调，急速，充满幻想；第二段，降D大调，旋律舒缓优美；第三段，再现第一段；尾声有一个幻想般的结尾，最后在升C大调和弦上结束。
通过学校的钢琴演奏家比赛，才华突出的学生有了充分展示音乐才能的平台。这场比赛的初心是提升学校社群中大家的音乐鉴赏能力，让学生通过钢琴演奏的艺术方式来表达自我。
在比赛策划阶段，我致力于营造包容的支持型环境。评委的选择是至关重要的一步，我们挑选了具有多样化音乐背景的人士，确保对参赛选手的表演做出公平全面的评价。
活动组织过程中难免会遇到一些挑战，但在学校专业团队齐心协力的努力下，我们共同迎接挑战，确保了比赛的顺利进行。
比赛当天的一大亮点是能亲眼见证同学们释放无与伦比的才华。当天，我们观赏了数场让人回味无穷的表演，见证了精湛的音乐技能，也看到年轻的音乐家们倾注在这项技能中的热情与坚持。
我相信，这类比赛对参与其中的学生有积极的影响：同学们的音乐技能提升了，更有自信心了，也更有集体凝聚力了。家长、教师和同学们的积极参与，都让人心头一暖，进一步促进了这场活动的圆满成功。
在惠灵顿杭州校区，艺术教育占据着至关重要的地位。年度钢琴演奏家比赛不仅是学子们展示自我和锻炼技艺的重要平台，也是践行核心价值观“仁、义、礼、勇、信”的生动实践。
在决赛现场，我们见证了音乐梦想的实现，也看到了学子们的无限潜能。我们希望以此类比赛与活动，不断强化学子们自我超越的内驱力，鼓励他们勇敢去追求自己的梦想。
年度钢琴演奏家比赛的圆满落幕，不仅彰显了我们音乐教育的成果，也进一步推动了我校学子在艺术领域的持续发展——未来，惠灵顿杭州校区将持续加强艺术教育，为学生们提供更多的展示机会和交流平台。
此外，我们还将积极与其他学校、机构合作，并开展音乐交流活动，促进音乐教育的普及和发展。通过与郎朗艺术中心等专业机构的合作，惠灵顿杭州校区将有更多的机会邀请到国内外优秀的音乐家和专家来校指导教学、举办讲座和演出活动，为学生们提供更广阔的学习视野和更丰富的艺术体验。
Nimble fingers dance across ivory keys
creating melody that fills the air
and touches the soul.
Notes carefully crafted
and played with passion
transform Huili grand theatre
into a symphony of paradise
where time stands still
and only music exists.
The atmosphere was electric as the grand finale of the 2023 Pianist of the Year Competition drew to a close in the Grand Theatre last Friday evening. The audience held their breath as the first notes rang out, captivated by the beauty and power of the music. The competition was planned and organised by the Music Department to present a platform for pupils to showcase their talent and challenge themselves. We were also excited to have invited Xupei Wang and Jisiyu Zhang from the Lang Lang Academy as part of our judging panel.
Xupe Wang: A distinguished piano teacher at Lang Lang Academy, with a Master's degree in Piano Performance from the Royal College of Music, London.
Jisiyu Zhang: An accomplished piano teacher and head of teaching at Lang Lang Academy. She holds a Master's degree in Piano Performance from the Anton Rubinstein State International Academy of Music in Germany and the Giacomo Puccini National Music Conservatory in Italy.
The grand finale was a stunning crescendo of talent, as performers from various grade levels graced the stage and captivated the audience with their enchanting melodies. Their exceptional skills and in-depth musical abilities were on full display, leaving teachers, pupils and parents spellbound and immersed in the charm of the music.
Following a fierce competition, Cheryl, Isabella and Alyssa were worthy winners in their respective groups with Cheryl emerging triumphant overall with her performance of Rondo Capriccioso, Andante Op.14. Her passionate and mesmerising performance took the audience on a musical journey filled with fantasy and romance.
Read on as we revisit some of the amazing highlights from the evening of the grand finale.
「Felix Mendelssohn」
Rondo Capriccioso, Andante Op.14
This is a popular classical piano piece by Mendelssohn, composed between 1828 and 1830, but some believe that it was written even earlier. In the 1828 version, the piece was called ‘Etude’ and showcased the composer's skill while providing pianists with the opportunity to refine their technical abilities. Two years later, Mendelssohn revised it and dedicated it to the German pianist Delphine von Schauroth, and renamed the piece ‘Rondo Capriccioso’.
The piece consists of two divs: the ‘Caprice and the ‘Rondo’. The Caprice part is played in E major at an andante tempo, with a sentimental and expressive melody; meanwhile, the Rondo part is in E minor at a presto tempo, featuring a cheerful and lively melody.
「Chopin」
Fantasie lmpromptu Op.66
This is the fourth impromptu by Chopin, published as his posthumous work in 1855 with the title ‘Fantaisie’ and the note ‘composed for Baroness de Rothschild’.
This piece of music is divided into four divs. The first part is played in C sharp minor at a fast tempo and full of fantasy. The second part is in D flat major offers a smooth and beautiful melody. The third part is a reprise of the first and the ending has a dramatic and fantastic conclusion culminating with a final chord in C sharp major.
Choonmon Lee
Head of music
Master's degree in Conducting, The Royal Academy of Music (full scholarship)
Nominated for "The Best Romantic Period Conductor" by the BBC London Orchestra
Michael Van Dessel Choral Conducting Scholar Award
Performed as a pianist with the Peace Proms Orchestra
The school piano competition has the goal of creating a platform for our talented pupils to showcase their musical abilities. The primary motivation was to foster a deeper appreciation for music within our school community and provide a space for pupils to express themselves through the art of piano playing.
When planning the competition, I aimed to create an inclusive and supportive environment. The selection of judges was a crucial step, and we made sure to choose individuals with a diverse background in music to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the participant's performances.
Like any event, we faced certain challenges during the organising process. However, our dedicated team worked together to address these challenges and ensure the smooth execution of the competition.
One of the highlights of the event was witnessing the incredible talent displayed by our pupils. We had some truly memorable performances that showcased not only musical skill but also the passion and dedication these young musicians bring to their craft.
I believe the competition has had a positive impact on our participants. We've seen growth in their musical abilities, increased confidence, and a stronger sense of community among the pupils. The engagement from parents, teachers, and fellow pupils has been heartening, contributing to the overall success of the event.
Music and art education have an essential place in the curriculum at Wellington College Hangzhou. The annual Pianist of the Year Competition serves as a significant opportunity for pupils to showcase their talent and improve their skills. It also aligns with our core values of kindness, responsibility, respect, courage and integrity. During the finale, we witnessed the pupils achieving their musical aspirations and displaying boundless potential. We aim to enhance their intrinsic motivation for self-improvement and inspire them to pursue their goals by providing similar competitions and activities in the future.
The successful conclusion of the annual Pianist of the Year Competition not only highlights our accomplishments in music education but also encourages the ongoing growth of our pupils in the area of the arts. In future, Wellington College Hangzhou will strive to reinforce its commitment to arts education by offering more opportunities for pupils to perform and interact with peers.
In addition, we will collaborate with other schools and organisations to facilitate music exchanges that promote the growth and awareness of music education. Through partnerships with such renowned institutions as Lang Lang Academy, Wellington College Hangzhou can invite accomplished musicians and experts from both local and international communities to provide coaching, lectures and performances on campus. These initiatives will help broaden our pupils’ horizons, enrich their artistic experiences and deepen their appreciation of the arts.
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