月度归档： 2023年10月

Ride the wave to a new high

 

Of  beauty and simplicity.

Story and photos by Foong Pek Yee

foongpekyee@gmail.com.

I saw a dragonfly.

Beneath the shimmering sunlight, the pretty little thing seemed enjoying itself – gliding gracefully along a shrub lining a busy walkway,  oblivious to the surroundings.

But it does speak volumes of the  serenity found in a city -something quite rare these days.
This was a scene at The Haven Resort Hotel in Ipoh, Perak,  on a recent Saturday morning.

A performance to remember… Video courtesy of The Haven.

Guests were having a good time; some at the pool while others enjoying breakfast at the poolside bar and restaurant.
Best of both worlds…a blend of modernity and nature’s many wonders.
Truly fascinating…a  280 million years old limestone hill named Rockhaven is The Haven’s icon.
Located about 15-minutes-drive from the Ipoh city centre, the multiple local and international award winning resort hotel is an ideal live, work and play community.
The nearest North South Highway toll plaza is about 5 minutes- drive from The Haven
It is about a 2.5 hours-drive from Kuala Lumpur to the resort hotel using the highway.
The Haven is a 20-minutes drive to  Ipoh’s  Sultan Azlan Shah Airport and  a 20-minutes drive to Ipoh Railway Station.
There is a direct flight between Ipoh and Singapore, a one hour 10 minutes nonstop flight.
Ipoh today is known for its good food and historical attractions.
A  rich tin mining town since the 19th century, it  lost its fortune overnight following the international tin market collapse in the 1980s.
And a trip to the Ipoh old town (it is part of the Ipoh city centre) will provide a glimpse of the good old days in the town  literally built on tin.
The buildings  are a reflection of the past colonial era and a once prosperous tin mining town.
Beyond the buildings’ rich architectural facade, lies many interesting if not untold stories worth exploring.
Not all is lost though.
Having endured decades of slow development following the world tin crash, Ipoh is poised to ride on the tourism wave.
And  its past glory is also a  selling point.

十月中的一个约会

冯碧仪 Foong Pek Yee
foongpekyee@gmail.com

译者：黎镇荣 Lai Jen Weng

音乐在每个文化中都占据着核心地位和超越时间。

它对生活的重要方面产生了深远的影响，从品格塑造到健康和幸福，而科学继续发现音乐的许多奇迹。

而钢琴音乐家彭黎杰的音乐之旅便是明证。

彭黎杰（Lee Jae Phang）

在11岁时获得了第一个钢琴文凭，他在年轻时学到了毅力和承诺的重要性。

不久之后，他前往英国继续深造。

在彭黎杰出的导师的指导下，他获得了宝贵的指导、经验和许多使他脱颖而出的机会。

在其他事情中，他参加了由著名钢琴家如史蒂芬·贺夫爵士 (Stephen Hough) 、茱莉亚学院教师和像菲利普·卡萨德 (Philippe Cassard) 和米歇尔·贝罗夫 (Michel Beroff) 这样受人尊敬的人士主持的大师课程。

他在2016年赢得了奥地利奥尔塔乌斯的贝多芬钢琴音乐节上的观众奖和第一贝多芬演奏奖，这是他的一个重要的里程碑。

他拥有英国曼彻斯特皇家北方音乐学院（Royal Northern College of Music）颁发的音乐表演硕士学位（MMus），并且是英国皇家音乐学院（Royal School of Music）的会员，成绩卓越。

这位出色的马来西亚钢琴家在国内外的记录都令人印象深刻。

他的影响力延伸到教学，为高级钢琴学生进行讲座和大师班。

他在马来西亚雅马哈音乐公司举行的独奏音乐会中以其令人印象深刻的贝多芬钢琴奏鸣曲循环而闻名。

他曾是马来西亚肖邦协会国际音乐比赛的评委。

今年早些时候，这位杰出的演奏家、教师、伴奏者和室内乐家在由德国柬埔寨文化协会组织的金边音乐会巡回演出中亮相。

巡演的亮点是由德国大使主持的彭黎杰的钢琴独奏音乐会。

他对贝多芬音乐的热爱体现在他在YouTube频道上提供的作曲家钢琴奏鸣曲的全面录音中。

他将于2023年10月29日在吉隆坡举行一场讲座音乐会。

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英语版：https://thevillagemyhome.com/a-date-in-october/

A date in October

By Foong Pek Yee
foongpekyee@gmail.com.

Oct 12, 2023

MUSIC is central in every culture and transcends time.

It has profound influence on major aspects of  life; from character building to health and well being  while science continues to discover the many wonders of music.

And the musical journey of concert pianist Lee Jae Phang is testimony.

Lee Jae Phang

Getting his first diploma in piano at the age of 11,  he learned the importance of perseverance  and commitment at a young age.

Not long after, he went to the United Kingdom(UK)  to continue his education.

Under prominent mentors, Lee Jae has gained invaluable guidance, experiences and the many opportunities for him to excel.

Among others, he participated in master classes conducted by renowned pianists like Sir Stephen Hough CBE, members of the Julliard School Faculty and esteemed figures like Philippe Cassard and Michel Beroff.

Winning the Audience Prize and the 1st Beethoven Performance Award in the Beethoven Piano Festival in Altaussee, Austria in 2016 marked a major milestone for him.

Lee Jae has Masters of Music in Performance (MMus) with Distinction from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK and a Fellow of the  Royal School of Music (FRSM) with Distinction.

The accomplished Malaysian pianist’s  track record at home and abroad speaks volumes.

His influence extends to teaching, conducting lectures and master classes for advanced piano students.

Lee Jae who has ongoing recitals in Yamaha Music Malaysia is known for his impressive Beethoven Piano Sonatas Cycle.

He was a judge for the prestigious Chopin Society of Malaysia’s International Music Competition.

Earlier this year, the distinguished performer , teacher, accompanist and chamber musician was on a concert tour in Phnom Penh, Cambodia organised by the German-Cambodian Cultural Society.

The highlight of the tour was Lee Jae’s piano recital hosted by the German Ambassador .

His passion for Beethoven music is reflected in his comprehensive recording of the composer’s piano sonatas available on his YouTube channel.

He will be conducting a lecture recital in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 29, 2023.

For bookings, please call/whatsapp

017-2150900 (Roy)

012-2405016 (Joy)

03- 21413794 (office)

Mandarin version: https://thevillagemyhome.com/%e5%8d%81%e6%9c%88%e4%b8%ad%e7%9a%84%e4%b8%80%e4%b8%aa%e7%ba%a6%e4%bc%9a/