Journey to the East – 2025.09.24 

講座音樂會線上發佈:

受颱風「樺加沙」影響，原訂於9月24日（星期三）舉行的《東遊記：古典音樂中的異國幻想》講座音樂會，現已改為錄製形式，並於10月20日正式在官樂怡基金會Facebook平台公開播放。活動由澳門音樂學協會、澳門音樂演奏協會、及官樂兒基金會聯合舉辦，澳門青年音樂與藝術交流協會支持，並由澳門青年交響樂團協會提供錄影場地。歡迎有興趣人士於線上觀看。

本次活動由音樂學者梁少彬博士策劃，並已連續第三年舉辦此類主題講座音樂會。活動由鋼琴演奏湯曦雯、湯珮雯，男高音老仲明，豎琴演奏鍾玉敏與小提琴演奏葉澤霖攜手呈獻。講座音樂會以「東方」為核心，帶領觀眾透過演出感受古典音樂中對遙遠國度的描繪與想像。

《東遊記》旨在推同跨越文化的音樂對話，打破「東」與「西」的地理界限。是次活動將透過音樂展演與導賞講述，以「東方幻想」為起點，途經「異國景致」，最終抵達「中國意象」，精選德布西、伍德福德–芬登、馬勒等作曲家的作品，深入十九至二十世紀初歐美作曲家筆下的「東方」意象。

活動策劃人梁少彬博士表示：「《東遊記》既是一段通往西方樂聲的旅程，也是對東方意涵的探尋。」他期望藉此類講座音樂會促進大眾對古典音樂文化及歷史的認識。

Lecture-Recital Online Presentation:

Owing to the impact of Typhoon Ragasa, the lecture-Recital Journey to the East: Classical Music and Fantasies of Distant Lands, originally scheduled for September 24, 2025 (Wednesday), has been transitioned to a pre-recorded format. The event is therefore officially broadcasted on Fundação Rui Cunha’s Website and Facebook page to be enjoyed by everyone.

This event is co-organized by the Macao Musicological Association, the Macao Music Performance Association, and the Fundação Rui Cunha, with support from the Macao Youth Music and Art Exchange Association and the venue for recording provided by the Macao Youth Symphony Orchestra Association. All music and culture enthusiasts are warmly invited to view it online.

Curated by musicologist Dr. Sio Pan Leong, the event marks the third consecutive year of the annual themed lecture-recital series. It features performances by pianists Vicky Tong and Christy Tong, tenor Elyot Lou, harpist Jessica Chung, and violinist Chak Lam Ip. Centered on the theme of the “Orient,” the lecture-concert invites audiences to experience the vivid depictions and imaginations of distant lands in classical music through captivating performances.

Journey to the East seeks to foster cross-cultural musical dialogue, transcending the geographical boundaries of “East” and “West.” The event unfolds through musical performances and commentary, beginning with “Oriental Fantasies,” journeying through “Exotic Landscapes,” and culminating in “Chinese Imagery.” The carefully curated program features works by composers such as Debussy, Woodforde-Finden, and Mahler, offering a deep exploration of the “Eastern” imagery crafted by European and American composers from the 19th to early 20th centuries.

Dr. Sio Pan Leong, the event’s curator, remarked, “Journey to the East is not only a voyage through Western musical traditions but also a profound exploration of Eastern cultural connotations.” He hopes that such lecture-recitals will inspire greater public appreciation and understanding of classical music’s culture and history.