The Tang Dynasty(618-907 A.D.)marked the heyday in ancient Chinese history, and poetry of that era has proven to be unsurpassed for its literary and artistic significance. For more than a millennium, this body of work has been emblematic of the human spirit and cultural refinement. Just like Shakespeare's oeuvre, Tang Dynasty poems represent a Zeitgeist that is timeless.
During 2020,when the world was under COVID lockdown, iSING! launch edits Composition Competition. From more than 200 poems, a group of Chinese literary scholars, critics and translators spent two months whittling down toalistof20-some poems deemed well-suited to musical settings. A five- month selection process ensued, and from more than a hundred entries submitted from 18 countries, an international panel of judges selected a final listof23composers. In the end, 14 young composers hailing from China the United States, Spain, Australia, South Africa and Canada received10 Grand Prizesand4Honorable Mentions. Thanks to the support of the Suzhou municipal government, Suzhou Industrial Park and many people within China and abroad, iSING! Suzhou presented its world premiere of these works for voice and orchestra featuring poems by Li Bai(Li Po), Bai Juyi, Du Fu, Du Mu, ZhangJi, and Wang Bo, among others on November 24, 2020, at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre.
"l was initially worried about being able to connect both historically and culturally" says Fernando Buide del Real, who is from Santiago de Compostela."But l soon realized Tang poetic sentiments are universal and transcend geographical boundaries. The precision and depth of the Chinese language is astounding. Every character and phrase is filled with meaning."iSING! Suzhou Artistic Director Hao Jiang Tian adds, "This project brings some of the world's most ancient poems to the modern stage, which is particularly appropriate now as an inspiration to bring the world together in harmony."
《將進酒》
李白
君不見 黃河之水天上來， 奔流到海不復回。
君不見，高堂明鏡悲白髮，朝如青絲暮成雪。
人生得意須盡歡，莫使金樽空對月。
天生我材必有用，千金散盡還復來。
烹羊宰牛且為樂，會須一飲三百杯。
岑夫子，丹丘生，將進酒，杯莫停。
與君歌一曲， 請君為我傾耳聽。
鐘鼓饌玉不足貴，但願長醉不復醒。
古來聖賢皆寂寞，惟有飲者留其名。
陳王昔時宴平樂，鬥酒十千恣歡謔，
主人何為言少錢，徑須沽取對君酌。
五花馬，千金裘。
呼兒將出換美酒， 與爾同銷萬古愁。
<DRINK TO ME>
LI BAI
See you not!
The Yellow River tumbling from the sky
Rushing to the ocean by and by!
See you not!
Shining mirror mourning white tufts,
Black silk at dawn, snow white at dusk!
When life is good we must celebrate soon,
Let not golden bottles empty face the moon.
Born with talents destined to shine,
Scattered riches will again be mine.
Slaughter lamb and calf, let us live it up,
We must empty three hundred cups!
Master Cen and Danqiu my peer,
Drink to me, do not stop.
Here's a song for you to hear,
Hope you’ ll lend me your precious ear.
A life of opulence is meaningless,
Stay drunk and never wake is the best;
Virtuous men of yore were all lonely.
Only those who drink are remembered fondly
You recall Prince of Chen's banquet in Pingle Mansions,
How hosts and guests to their fill all drank.
Why mention the lack of funds now,
You must buy more wine somehow.
Precious horses, exquisite furs
Tell your son hawk them to buy more bottles,
So you and I could drown our endless sorrows.
Ms. Yuquan Wang and Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney
费城金美尔音乐厅响起唐诗回响
王煜泉与中国驻纽约总领事黄屏先生
Tang Poems Concert on Jan 6, 2023
Yuquan Wang plays Zither on the Reception
Yuquan Wang plays Zither on the Reception
Ms. Yuquan Wang & Mr. Ryan Fleur of Philadelphia Orchestra
On the evening of December 17, 2022, the auditorium of Delaware Chunhui Chinese School was warm and cheerful as friends from all ethnic groups gathered to celebrate Christmas and 2023 New Year.
In the Chinese Year of the Tiger 2022, Chinese traditional culture spreading ambassadors, Ms. Zou Wenrong, Ms. Wan Juan and Ms. Wang Yuquan brought Tai Chi culture to the communities in Philadelphia. Their loving activities were well received by their white American friends and drew the attention of the mainstream society. Subsequently, they were interviewed by ABC TV Channel 6.
The Chinese artists have brought the ancient and everlasting Tai Chi culture to the free land of North America, gradually demonstrating and spreading the charm of Tai Chi in the Western society, and their efforts have achieved certain results that are highly appreciated.
All three artists are from mainland China, including Ms. Zou Wenrong, who has been practicing and teaching Taijiquan, Taiji Sword and Ba Duan Jin for over thirty years. After she immigrated to the United States, she now focuses her life on promoting traditional Chinese culture. Ms. Wang Juan applies the practice of Taijiquan to health and wellness. They are both settled in the US East.
Ms. Wang Yuquan was born into a martial arts family and her father, Mr. Wang Hongwei, once started a martial arts school in mainland China to teach traditional martial arts to his students. Wang Yuquan once went to Wudang Mountain to learn the Zhang Sanfeng Taiji 13 Styles From her teacher and won a silver medal in the Wudang Quan performance competition at the 3rd International Martial Arts Cultural Festival in Lijiang, Yunnan in 2015. Not only that, she is also an excellent guzheng artist.
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