{"id":5378,"date":"2025-08-25T01:03:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T01:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouvercompetition.com\/?p=5378"},"modified":"2025-08-25T03:19:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:19:30","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%b6-2025-vancouver-international-music-festival-gala-concert-an-afternoon-of-music-culture-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vancouvercompetition.com\/zh\/2025\/08\/25\/%f0%9f%8e%b6-2025-vancouver-international-music-festival-gala-concert-an-afternoon-of-music-culture-and-community\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfb6 2025 Vancouver International Music Festival Gala Concert: An Afternoon of Music, Culture, and Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfb6 2025 Vancouver International Music Festival Gala Concert: An Afternoon of Music, Culture, and Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vancouver, August 23, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The 2025 Vancouver International Music Festival (VIMF) concluded with a spectacular Gala Concert at the Vancouver Playhouse, bringing together world-class artists, young rising stars, community leaders, and dedicated supporters for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gala opened with warm remarks from CIAMS President Lynn Liu<\/strong>, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the performers, teachers, parents, volunteers, and sponsors who made the festival possible. Deputy Mayor of City of Vancouver, Lenny Zhou<\/strong> followed, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange in Vancouver\u2019s vibrant arts scene. Sean Bickerton, Director of the Canadian Music Centre BC<\/strong>, also addressed the audience, praising the festival\u2019s role in showcasing Canadian talent alongside international artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf1f Dazzling Performances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gala Concert showcased a rich and diverse program of solo performances across piano, strings, harp, flute, and traditional Chinese instruments, featuring both guest artists and outstanding young performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dr. Henri-Paul Sicsic, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 Arabesque<\/em> (Robert Schumann)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Emma Wong, Harp<\/strong> \u2013 Sonatina I from A Collection of Six Sonatinas<\/em> (Jan Ladislav Dussek)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sophie Florence Deng, Violin<\/strong> \u2013 Praeludium and Allegro<\/em> (Fritz Kreisler), accompanied by Charlotte Florence Deng<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Simone Chai, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 R\u00eaverie du Soir<\/em> (Sergei Lyapunov)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cherry Chen, Guzheng<\/strong> \u2013 Walker (<\/em>\u884c\u8005)<\/em> (Jun Wei), accompanied by Bruce Henczel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Taeyeong Lym, Cello<\/strong> \u2013 Cello Concerto in D minor, 3rd Movement<\/em> (\u00c9douard Lalo), accompanied by Aida Lee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rachel Wang, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 Jeux d\u2019eau<\/em> (Maurice Ravel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Guest Artist Guilian Liu, Pipa<\/strong> \u2013 Dance of the Yi People (<\/em>\u5f5d\u65cf\u821e\u66f2)<\/em> (Wang Huiran)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Charlotte Florence Deng, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31<\/em> (Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pingan Yang, Cello<\/strong> \u2013 Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33<\/em> (Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns), accompanied by Sue Sim<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dominic Yang, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 Allegro de Concierto, Op. 46<\/em> (Enrique Granados)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Kaitlynn Leung, Harp<\/strong> \u2013 Nataliana<\/em> (Deborah Henson-Conant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tazzio Zhang, Flute<\/strong> \u2013 Airs Valaques<\/em> (Franz Doppler), accompanied by William Ji<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Brian Sun, Piano<\/strong> \u2013 Ballade in G minor, Op. 23<\/em> (Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83c\udfc5 Best Performers Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        A highlight of the evening was the Best Performers Awards Ceremony<\/strong>, where the festival\u2019s top young musicians were recognized for their outstanding artistry and dedication. Trophies and certificates were presented by the festival\u2019s Artists in Residence and Sponsors in the following order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Best Performance of Piano Category<\/strong>: Simone Chai, Rachel Wang, Dominic Yang, Brian Sun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Best Performance of Cello Category<\/strong>: Pingan Yang, Taeyeong Lym<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Best Performance of Violin Category<\/strong>: Sophie Florence Deng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Best Performance of Guzheng Category<\/strong>: Cherry Chen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Best Performance of Woodwind Category<\/strong>: Tazzio Zhang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Best Performance of Harp Category<\/strong>: Emma Wang, Kaitlynn Leung<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \u6700\u4f73\u52a0\u62ff\u5927\u4f5c\u54c1\u6f14\u594f\u5956<\/strong>: Brayden Chen, Renee Zhao, Hermione So<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udfc6 Honouring Sponsors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The festival also recognized the generous support of sponsors whose contributions made the 2025 VIMF possible. Awards were presented to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Diamond Sponsor-Frobisher International Enterprise Ltd.<\/strong> Mr. Alan Wong, Marketing Director of Frobisher <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Gold Sponsor-Tom Lee Music<\/strong>, Ms. Iris Fan, General Manager of Tom Lee Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Gold Sponsor-Phantom Creek Estates<\/strong>, Ms. Elsa Yu, Executive Director of Phantom Creek Estates <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Bronze Sponsor-Thunderbolt Sign<\/strong>, Mr. Terence Lam, CEO of Thunderbolt Sign<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Special thanks were also extended to Top 1 Big Screen<\/strong> \u9881\u53d1\u5956\u724c\u53ca\u8bc1\u4e66 Infinity Health & Cosmetics<\/strong> for their outstanding contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Omni TV, CityTV, and Phoenix TV were also onsite to report on the event, bringing the celebration to an even wider audience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udfb5 A Festival of Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Over the course of the week-long festival (August 18\u201323, 2025), audiences experienced artist recitals, masterclasses, and student performances, highlighting both local talent and international artistry. The Gala Concert served as a grand finale, uniting the community in a shared celebration of music and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With heartfelt performances, meaningful speeches, and the presentation of awards, the 2025 Vancouver International Music Festival Gala Concert reaffirmed the festival\u2019s mission: bringing people together through the universal language of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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