🎹Music knows no borders, and melodies connect hearts.
In 2026, the Tri-City Chinese Community Society (TCCS) and Jennifer’s Music Classroom successfully held the third “Piano Language Without Borders · East-West Symphony Concert”. This concert brought together musical talents from Beijing and Vancouver, presenting a high-level performance that showcased the deep fusion of Chinese and Western music arts. It received congratulatory messages from numerous political leaders at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, who highly recognized the positive significance of the event in promoting Sino-Western cultural exchange and advancing music and art education for young people.
🌏 A musical gathering across mountains and seas
This concert has specially invited 15 young pianists from Jennifer’s Music Studio to Vancouver, where they will collaborate with the local professional music force, the Vancouver Theatre Orchestra, to present piano concertos. Among the performers, the youngest is only 9 years old, yet he has already demonstrated a level of focus and musical expression on stage that surpasses his years, deeply moving the audience.
The concert featured both classic Western piano concertos and modern Chinese musical works, with melodies that conveyed both power and warmth, showcasing the sincere love and continuous dedication to art of the new generation of music learners.
🎼 Led by renowned experts, professionally presented
The concert was conducted by the renowned conductor Zhang Jin. He has served as the music director and conductor of multiple symphony orchestras, and has long been committed to the exchange of Chinese and Western musical cultures and art education. Under his guidance, the young pianists cooperated seamlessly with the professional orchestra, making the entire concert rich in layers and full of emotion, winning rounds of applause from the audience.
“Music Beyond Boundaries” has been held for three consecutive years. It not only witnesses the growth of children on the musical journey, but also serves as an important cultural bridge connecting Beijing and Vancouver, as well as young musicians and community audiences.
🌱 Music is a testament to growth
Performer: Zhou Hai’er (10 years old) has won the First Prize in Solo at the Canadian International Piano Invitation Competition for three consecutive years
Performer: Peng Shilan (12 years old) won the second prize in the solo category at the 2024 Canadian Zai Xi Zai Le International Piano Invitation Competition
Performer: Jiang Meiyi (10 years old) won the second prize in the solo category at the 2025 Canadian International Piano Invitation Competition
Performer: Shen Yuan (11 years old) won the second prize in the piano solo category at the Swiss Classical Music Competition for Tomorrow in 2023
Performer: He Yu (12 years old) passed the Grade 8 Piano Performance Exam of the ABRSM with Distinction in 2025
Performer: Zhang Xiaoni (11 years old) won the second prize and first prize in the solo category at the Canadian International Piano Invitation Competition in 2024 and 2025
Performer: Li Yilin (15 years old) won the first prize in Solo and Four-Hand Performance at the Canadian Carmi Music International Piano Invitational Competition in 2022, 2023, and 2024
Performer: Li Yixuan (9 years old) started learning the piano from Teacher Jennifer at the age of 6.
Performer: Niu Muqing (12 years old), who won the second prize, first prize, and second prize respectively in the solo category of Canada Zai Xi Zai Le International Piano Invitation Competition in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Performer: Li Mingze (9 years old) has loved the piano since childhood and began studying with Teacher Jennifer at the age of 5. In 2025, he won the first prize in the solo category at the Canadian Joyful Music International Piano Invitational.
Performer: Wang Zixin (10 years old) started learning piano under Teacher Jennifer at the age of 4. In 2025, she won the second prize in the solo category at the Canadian Zai Xi Zai Le International Piano Invitation Competition.
Performer: Zhu Junmeng (10 years old) won the second prize and first prize in the solo category at the Canadian Carmi International Piano Invitational Competition in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Performer: Liu Jingyi (aged 11) won the second prize in piano solo and the first prize in piano duet at the 2023 Swiss Tomorrow Classical Music Competition.
Performer: Chen Zilin (15 years old) won the first prize in both solo and four-hand performance at the Canadian Zai Xi Zai Le International Piano Invitation Competition in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Performer: Fang Xianmei (23 years old) began studying with Teacher Jennifer at the age of 4 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. She has repeatedly won major awards in numerous domestic and international piano competitions.
Just as the concept conveyed by the concert —
| Music is the language of the world, communicating the soul through melody and conveying emotions through rhythm.
Ms. Rena, the president of TCCS, stated that as an important part of community cultural activities, TCCS has always been committed to providing a platform for young people to showcase their talents and creating more high-quality and diversified artistic experiences for community residents.
❤️ Thanks and blessings
I sincerely thank every musician and behind-the-scenes staff who participated in the performance, as well as all the friends who came to listen and support. It is your companionship that makes this cultural gathering, spanning mountains and seas, extraordinarily meaningful.
May music continue to connect us and warm our moments. The language of the piano knows no boundaries, and music touches our hearts
🎉 Happy New Year and all is well!
| Congratulations from political leaders at all levels (in no particular order)
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