Tsung Yeh
Chief Artistic Mentor
Cultural Medallion Recipient
Wong De Li, Dedric
Resident Conductor
Chua Yew Kok
Pipa
Young Artist Award Recipient
William Wei
Violin
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DING YI MUSIC COMPANY
鼎艺团
Ding Yi Music Company is Singapore’s most prodigious Chinese chamber music ensemble and a coterie of accomplished Chinese instrumentalists trademarking Singapore Chinese chamber music in the traditional and contemporary field. dsadsa dsadsa
For more information, please visit www.dingyimusic.com.
OUR VISION
我们的展望
To be the internationally recognised Singapore Chinese chamber ensemble characterised by musical excellence and diversity.
成立于2007年的鼎艺团，是新加坡最杰出的华乐 室内乐团之一，宗旨在通过演奏华乐传统音乐与 跨流派现代作品，弘扬与推广新加坡华乐室内乐。
成立翌年，乐团成功首演多部由海内外作曲家创作 的优秀华乐室内乐作品。
预知更多详情，请浏览鼎艺团网页 www.dingyimusic.com。
OUR MISSION
我们的使命
To promote and cultivate the interest and appreciation of Singapore Chinese chamber music. To establish a distinct Singapore Chinese chamber music identity by forging bridges between traditional and contemporary Chinese music compositions.
通过卓越演绎呈献新加坡的多元文化元素， 令华乐室内乐享誉全球。
提升国人对新加坡华乐室内乐的欣赏与认识。
通过融合传统与现代华乐，打造独特的新加坡华乐 室内乐品牌。
CONCERT SYNOPSIS
音乐会简介
Ding Yi Music Company opens the 2025/26 season with “Traversing”, a concert that bridges ancient and modern, East and West, promising a night of breathtaking artistry.
Led by Ding Yi’s Chief Artistic Mentor Tsung Yeh and Resident Conductor Wong De Li, Dedric, the ensemble presents a rich tapestry of Chinese chamber music classics and innovations, including “Glory” by renowned composer Wang Jianmin, a piece specially commissioned for Ding Yi’s 15th anniversary.
Joining the stage is William Wei, laureate of the prestigious 2015 Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition. With masterful technique and expressive depth, he will perform “Violin Concerto No. 1” by Zhao Jiping, newly adapted by Cultural Medallion recipient Law Wai Lun, alongside Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso Op. 28”, arranged by celebrated local composer Phoon Yew Tien. Blending Chinese and Western traditions, these works promise an unforgettable musical journey.
The concert also features the world premiere of the chamber adaptation of “Rama”, composed by Young Artist Award recipient Wang Chenwei and performed by Ding Yi pipa musician Chua Yew Kok. Inspired by the 2,000-year-old Indian epic Rāmāyana, this evocative work brings to life the trials and triumphs of Prince Rama through the expressive timbre of the pipa.
Join us in a concert where every note traverses time and tradition as we create the classics of tomorrow!
鼎艺团以《心 · 音乐 · 汇》音乐会盛大开启2025/26 音乐季，为观众奉上一场贯通古今、融汇东西音乐 元素的华丽盛宴。
在鼎艺团首席艺术指导叶聪与驻团指挥黄德励的 领航下，鼎艺团将奏响一系列经典与创新兼备的华 乐室内乐佳作，包括在乐团成立十五周年时由中国 著名作曲家王建民为鼎艺团量身打造的《荣耀》。
特邀2015
年伊莉莎白女王国际音乐大赛桂冠、备受 国际瞩目的新生代小提琴家魏靖仪，以其精湛的技 艺和细腻的情感倾情演绎由赵季平作曲、新加坡文 化奖得主罗伟伦移植的《第一小提琴协奏曲》，以及 本地著名作曲家潘耀田移植的卡米尔·圣桑西方古 典精品《引子与回旋随想曲》。中西结合，必将为观 众带来一场如梦似幻的音乐体验。
新加坡青年艺术家奖得主王辰威委约编写的华乐 室内乐版琵琶协奏曲《罗摩》也将在此次音乐会中 世界首演，并由青年艺术家奖得主、鼎艺团琵琶演 奏家蔡友国呈献。此作品灵感源自两千年前的印度 史诗《罗摩衍那》，以琵琶独特的音韵表现出罗摩王 登基旅程中的艰难险阻与动人故事。
让我们一同与《心 · 音乐 · 汇》拉开鼎艺团新乐季 的帷幕，见证并携手创造更多华乐室内乐未来之 经典！
MESSAGE FROM WONG DE LI, DEDRIC, RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
Welcome to Ding Yi Music Company’s 2025/26 season! It is my pleasure to continue leading the ensemble in this new season, delving deeper into the boundless possibilities of Chinese chamber music while driving innovation and artistic growth.
We remain true to our original vision — discovering and defining the unique Singaporean voice in Chinese chamber music while uniting the talents of conductors, musicians, composers, and artistic collaborators to shape the future classics of the genre.
As Singapore’s very own Chinese chamber ensemble, Ding Yi’s spirit lies in promoting Chinese chamber music, challenging ourselves, and creating outstand works in the pursuit of our unique voice and identity. Through a deep connection to our cultural roots, we strive to discover a distinctive artistic direction that is both innovative and true to our heritage.
This season is particularly special as it coincides with Singapore’s 60th birthday. To commemorate this milestone, we have curated a series of concerts featuring Cultural Medallion recipients, Young Artist Award recipients, and emerging young talents— showcasing the finest works of Singapore’s most outstanding composers and artists.
Our season opens with Traversing, a concert that bridges past and present, East and West, setting the stage for a season of exploration and breakthroughs in Chinese chamber music. The final chapter of our cultural exploration series, Disappearing… Series: The Last Episode,
pays tribute to the vanishing crafts of lion dancehead-making,rattanweaving,andMalay songkokcrafting.FeaturingmusicbyCultural Medallion recipient Eric Watson and rising composer Tan Yu Ting, this concert brings artisan traditions to life through Chinese chambermusic.Meanwhile, ECOncert returns for its third edition, once again immersing audiencesinamulti-layereddialoguebetween music, ecology, and sustainability through contemporary works by Young Artist Award recipient Robert Zhao Renhui and Malaysian composerYiiKahHoe.
Beyond our local stage, Ding Yi continues to expand its international collaborations, working with artists from around the world to share the unique artistry of Chinese chambermusic.Thisseason’sfeaturedartists include Taiwan-born, Berlin-based violinist William Wei, banhu virtuoso Hu Yu from China, Taiwanese composer Hannah Hsieh, MalaysiancomposerYiiKahHoe,andamong others.
Ding Yi has always stayed true to tradition while pushing the boundaries of Chinese chamber music. In this 2025/26 season, we look forward to embarking on this journey with you—to experience, celebrate, and be inspiredbytheextraordinaryworldofChinese chambermusic.
Wong De Li, Dedric Resident Conductor Ding Yi Music Company
驻团指挥， 黄德励先生献词
欢迎来到鼎艺团2025/26乐季！我很荣幸能够在新 乐季中继续带领乐团，以心、音乐、汇为主题，希望 秉持着不变的初心寻找华乐室内乐的“新”声 音，并汇聚指挥、演奏家、作曲家及艺术合作者的力 量，发掘未来华乐室内乐的经典。
鼎艺团是属于新加坡的华乐室内乐团，我们的精 神就是要推广华乐室内乐，挑战自我，创作出更多 佳作，从而寻找我们的独特的声音与特点，希望以 我们的文化根基与底蕴的结合，寻找到我们的独特 方向。
本乐季恰逢新加坡建国60周年，尤为特别。为纪念 这 重要时刻，我们特别策划了一系列音乐会， 汇聚新加坡文化奖得主、青年艺术家奖得主及新生 代音乐才俊，呈献本地最杰出作曲家与艺术家的卓 越之作。
除了在本地舞台呈献精彩演出，鼎艺团也积极拓展 国际合作，携手世界各地的艺术家，共同展现华乐 室内乐的独特魅力，包括定居柏林的台湾小提琴家 魏靖仪、中国板胡名家胡瑜、台湾作曲家谢惠如、马 来西亚作曲家余家和等。
鼎艺团始终坚守传统，并不断突破，寻找华乐室内 乐新的可能性。在 2025/26 新乐季中，期待与您携 手前行，共同领略华乐室内乐的非凡魅力。
黄德励
驻团指挥 鼎艺团 我们以一场贯通古今、融汇东西的乐季开幕音乐会
《心 · 音乐 · 汇》拉开序幕，为全新乐季奠定探索 与突破华乐室内乐的基调。文化探索音乐会最终篇 章《消逝中……系列：最后的聚集》，将向狮头扎作、 藤编技艺及马来宋谷帽制作等濒临失传的传统工 艺致敬，由文化奖得主埃里克·沃森和新锐作曲家 陈裕婷联手创作，以华乐室内乐诠释匠人精神与文 化意涵。与此同时，《声态不息》也迎来第三期，再次 通过青年艺术家奖得主赵仁辉及马来西亚作曲家 余家和，以现代原创华乐室内乐带领观众沉浸于音 乐、生态与可持续发展的多重对话之中。
PROGRAMME
Sextet
六重奏
Glory
《荣耀》
Conductor 指挥: Wong De Li, Dedric 黄德励
Pipa 琵琶: Chua Yew Kok 蔡友国
Liuqin 柳琴: Wong Wai Kit 黄炜杰
Yangqin 扬琴: Tan Jie Qing 陈洁卿
Guzheng 古筝: Yvonne Tay 郑怡雯
Percussion 打击乐: Low Yik Hang 刘峰华, Chen Kangren 陈康仁
Quintet
五重奏
Snow of June 《六月雪》**
Conductor 指挥: Tsung Yeh 叶聪
Cello 大提琴: Bekhzod Oblayorov
Pipa 琵琶: Zhang Yin 张银
Sheng 笙: Soh Swee Kiat 苏瑞杰
Guan 管: Jacky Ng Yong Hoe 黄永和
Percussion 打击乐: Low Yik Hang 刘峰华
Pipa with Chinese Chamber Ensemble 琵琶与华乐室内乐
Rama
《罗摩》*
Conductor 指挥: Tsung Yeh 叶聪
Pipa 琵琶: Chua Yew Kok 蔡友国
Septet
七重奏
The Seven Sages
《七贤风骨》
Conductor 指挥: Wong De Li, Dedric 黄德励
Erhu 二胡: Fred Chan Hong Wei 陈宏伟
Pipa 琵琶: Chua Yew Kok 蔡友国
Ruan 阮: Wong Wai Kit 黄炜杰
Guzheng 古筝: Yvonne Tay 郑怡雯
Dizi 笛子: Ng Hsien Han 黄显行
Sheng 笙: Soh Swee Kiat 苏瑞杰
Percussion 打击乐: Low Yik Hang 刘峰华
Composed by 作曲
Wang Jianmin 王建民
Composed by 作曲
Li Binyang 李滨扬
Composed by 作曲
Intermission (15 mins)
Wang Chenwei 王辰威
Composed by 作曲
Li Nixia 李霓霞
Violin with Chinese Chamber Ensemble 小提琴与华乐室内乐
Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, Op 28
《引子与回旋随想曲》
Conductor 指挥: Tsung Yeh 叶聪
Violin小提琴: William Wei 魏靖仪
Violin with Chinese Chamber Ensemble 小提琴与华乐室内乐
Violin Concerto No. 1
《第一小提琴协奏曲》*
Conductor 指挥: Tsung Yeh 叶聪
Violin小提琴: William Wei 魏靖仪
* World premiere of Chinese chamber ensemble version
* 华乐室内乐版世界首演
Concert Duration:
** Local premiere
** 本地首演
1 hour 45 minutes, inclusive of 15 minutes intermission. 时长约一小时四十五分钟，包括十五分钟中场休息
Composed by 作曲
Adapted by 移植
Camille Saint-Saëns
卡米尔·圣桑
Phoon Yew Tien
潘耀田
Composed by 作曲
Adapted by 移植
Zhao Jiping
赵季平
Law Wai Lun 罗伟伦
PROGRAMME NOTES
Glory
《荣耀》
Composed by composer Wang Jianmin, Glory is a testament to Ding Yi’s steadfast commitment, contribution, and achievements in the international Chinese chamber music scene.
Snow of June
《六月雪》
Inspired by one of the famous tragedy Chinese opera called Dou E Yuan which was written by Guan Hanqing (1200 – 1300), a famous Chinese opera writer in Yuan dynasty, the composer mixed both Chinese and western instruments in this piece, with Guanzi as the principle solo instrument, and the Sheng, Cello, Pipa and Percussion jointed together to express composer’s impressions of the tragedy story. The composer also used a lot of elements of traditional Chinese opera such as recitation, melody and percussion in this work.
Composed by 作曲
Wang Jianmin 王建民
对于作曲家王建民，鼎艺团是新加坡华乐的荣耀 。 《荣耀》象征了鼎艺团对推广华乐室内乐不屈不饶 的精神，以及乐团在国际华乐室内乐平台取得的认 可与成就。
Composed by 作曲
Li Binyang 李滨扬
有感于元代著名戏剧家关汉卿（ 1210–1300 ）的悲 剧名作《窦娥冤》，作曲家在创作这部重奏作品时以 西洋乐器和中国民族乐器为组合，以管子为主奏乐 器，加上笙、大提琴、琵琶和打击乐，对这一悲剧故 事表达了作曲家自己的印象。作曲家在曲中大量使 用了中国传统戏曲中的元素，如：（模仿）念白、拖 腔、打击乐等。
Rama is a Pipa concerto inspired by the Rāmāyana, an Indian epic in Sanskrit that has profoundly influenced the culture and performing arts of South Asia and Southeast Asia for over 2,000 years. The Pipa solo portrays the protagonist, Rāma, with the orchestra accompanying and chanting Sanskrit verses to depict the main events of the story across three movements.
I.Book of Ayodhyā (Ayodhyā Kānda)
The piece opens in a festive mood as Ayodhyā city prepares for the coronation of prince Rāma, whom the old king has just appointed to succeed him. As the people sing praises of Rāma’s virtues, queen Kaikeyī (represented by the Banhu), who is not Rāma’s birth mother, invokes two boons granted to her by the king long ago—demanding Rāma’s exile for 14 years and the coronation of her own son. The king is devastated but cannot break his word. Rāma calmly accepts her demands to uphold the king’s honour. Rāma’s wife and brother choose to join him in exile, while the citizens reluctantly bid farewell to the trio.
II.Book of the Forest (Aranya Kānda)
The Gaohu’s lyrical, bittersweet melody represents Sītā, Rāma’s wife. The themes of Rāma and Sītā interact in counterpoint, expressing their love. One day, their peaceful life in the forest is disrupted by the appearance of a beautiful golden deer, represented by the Chinese flute. Sītā is mesmerised and asks Rāma to capture the deer. It leads him further and further away until Rāma finally shoots it, revealing its true form as a demon, represented by the Suona. The demon imitates Rāma’s voice and calls out for help (represented by the Zhongruan), thus luring Rāma’s brother away from Sītā, leaving her defenceless. Rāma realises the ploy and rushes back to his forest hut, only to find that Sītā has already vanished.
Composed by
Wang Chenwei
III.Book of War (Yuddha Kānda)
Rāma and his allies from the monkey kingdom track Sītā to the island of Lankā, where she is held captive by the ten-headed demon king Rāvana, represented by the wind instruments. Rāma and Rāvana’s armies engage in a fierce battle, culminating in Rāma firing a magical arrow that kills Rāvana. Rāma and Sītā are reunited and return to Ayodhyā, where they are welcomed by elated citizens. With his exile now complete, Rāma ascends the throne and rules over a prosperous kingdom of virtuous people.
Rama was composed by Wang Chenwei in 2016 as a commission from Pipa soloist Chua Yew Kok, who also premiered the concerto.
Trivia
The Pipa is tuned to AEEA in this piece instead of the usual ADEA
The rhythm of Rama’s theme is derived from the anustubh meter of Sanskrit poetry
Rama 《罗摩》
琵琶协奏曲《罗摩》取材於两千年前的印度史诗 《罗摩衍那》。琵琶独奏扮演了主人翁罗摩的角色， 随着乐队的伴奏与梵文诗词的念诵，通过三个乐章 演绎故事中的几个重大事件。
一、《阿逾陀篇》
年迈国王宣布让位给太子罗摩，阿逾陀城的民众歌 颂着罗摩的美德，准备加冕典礼。宫廷内却酝酿着
阴谋：非罗摩生母的王后（由板胡代表）为了让自己 的亲生子继位，胁迫老国王发配罗摩到森林里十四 年。老国王被逼无奈，悲痛不已。罗摩为使父王不失 信义，甘愿被放逐，罗摩之妻和弟弟自愿陪同流放。 市民们依依不舍地送走三人。
二、《森林篇》
高胡的凄美旋律是罗摩之妻悉达的主题。罗摩与悉 达的主题对位性的交融表现了夫妻间的恩爱。他们 在森林里过着简单平静的生活。有一天，一只奇妙 的金鹿出现在他们屋前。悉达被迷住了，叫罗摩赶 紧抓住它。金鹿引着罗摩越跑越远，直到罗摩拔箭 射中它，使它原形毕露——原来那是只妖怪伪装的 （由唢呐代表）。妖怪模仿罗摩的嗓音高声呼救（由
中阮代表），以从悉达身边引走罗摩的弟弟。此时， 毫无防卫的悉达单独留在屋中。当罗摩发现中计赶 回屋子，悉达已经不见踪影。
三、《战斗篇》
罗摩与猴国的盟军进攻楞伽岛解救被囚禁的悉达， 与十首魔王的军队（由吹管组代表）激烈交战。最
后，罗摩以一支神箭射杀了魔王。罗摩与悉达团圆， 而此时正是流放期满，罗摩回国登基，阿逾陀城进 入太平盛世。
王辰威於 2016 年创作的《罗摩》由琵琶演奏家蔡友 国委约并首演。
Composed by 作曲
附加信息：
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Wang Chenwei 王辰威
琵琶独奏的定弦为 AEEA，即 D 弦调高到 E 罗摩主题的节奏来自于梵文诗词的anustubh韵律
Sanskrit chant verses used in Rama
《罗摩》中的梵文诵词
Movement I
第一乐章
Sanskrit: English:
中文:
Sanskrit: English:
中文:
Sanskrit:
English:
中文:
rāmah | apradhrsyah | mahātejāh
Rama; invincible; with great might 罗摩；无敌的；强大的
buddhimān | śīlavān | vīryavān wise; honourable; heroic 富有智慧的；品格高尚的；英勇的
bhavyah | ślaksnah | yuktah | satyavāg rjuh | rāmah auspicious; sincere; skilful; truthful and frank; Rama!
吉祥的；真挚的；灵巧的；坦诚直率的； 罗摩！
Movement III 第三乐章
Sanskrit: English: 中文:
Sanskrit: English:
中文:
Sanskrit:
English:
中文:
he śarottama jahi rāvanam
O greatest arrow, kill Rāvana!
哦至尊之箭，杀死罗波那！
sarve laksana-sampannāh sarve dharma-parāyanāh
All the people were endowed with good qualities and engaged in dharma (virtue, duty).
人人乐善好施，人人敬业乐业
daśa-varsa-sahasrāni rāmo rājyam-akārayat Rama reigned as king for ten thousand years.
罗摩统治王国一万年。
Sanskrit: English:
中文:
eka-duhkha-sukhā rāmam anugacchāma dhārmikam
Let us follow the righteous Rama to share his sorrow and joy... 让我们跟随正义的罗摩，与他同甘共 苦...
The Seven Sages
《七贤风骨》
“The seven sages” - for seven Chinese traditional musical instruments: Guzheng - Ji Kang, Ruan - Ruan Ji, Pipa - Ruan Xian, Sheng -ShanTao, Dizi / Xiao - Xiang Xiu, HuqinLiu ling percussion - Wang Rong. The seven sages, under the bamboo groves, indulged themselves in nature, making poems, singing and playing instruments to thoroughly express their feelings and emotions. They were free and unique, with their spirits fully conveyed in literature and music.
Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, Op 28 《引子与回旋随想曲》
This piece was composed by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns at the age of 25 for violin and orchestra. It was dedicated to the renowned violinist Pablo Sarasate and premiered with the composer himself conducting. Although labeled as a rondo, the piece is much freer in form compared to traditional rondos—perhaps a reflection of its “capricious” nature. The composition showcases the violin’s virtuosic techniques, making it both a celebrated and challenging work in the violin repertoire.
Composed by 作曲
Li Nixia 李霓霞
《七贤风骨》-为七件民族乐器而作：古筝-嵇康、阮阮咸、琵琶-阮籍、笙-山涛、笛-向秀、胡琴-刘伶、打 击乐-王戎。竹林七贤，竹林之下，他们寄情山水、酣 畅斗诗、抚琴纵歌，曲折隐晦的抒发胸臆。他们潇洒 不群，以形写神，文的自觉、曲的气韵……
Composed by 作曲
Adapted by 移植
Camille Saint-Saëns 卡米尔·圣桑
Phoon Yew Tien 潘耀田
这是法国作曲家圣桑在二十五岁时写给小提琴与 乐队的一首作品。作品题献给当时的著名小提琴家 萨拉沙德，并在作曲家亲自指挥下由萨拉沙德首 演。这是一首单乐章作品，虽名为回旋曲，实际在型 式上远比一般传统回旋曲自由。也许这便是“随 想”的体现。乐曲有效的发挥了小提琴高难度的技 巧表现，是小提琴文献中的名曲兼难曲，并以小型 华乐团协奏。我们或许可以期待乐曲的另一番色彩 与风貌。
Violin Concerto No. 1 《第一小提琴协奏曲》
Words from Composer Zhao Jiping:
“Violin Concerto No. 1 was commissioned by the National Centre for the Performing Arts in 2017. The piece’s structure basically follows the principles of sonata form, but does not rigidly adhere to them and adjust according to the needs of the music. This prose-like piece carries a meaning of universal love with a lively subtheme and a development section featuring inner conflict, which is ultimately attributed to the true, the good, and the beautiful within love.”
Composed by 作曲
Adapted by 移植
作曲家赵季平的话：
Zhao Jiping
赵季平
Law Wai Lun 罗伟伦
“第一小提琴协奏曲是国家大剧院 2017 年委约之 作。该作品以奏鸣曲式为依托，以引子，呈示部含主 部，副部，插部至展开部，华彩乐段，非完整再现的 结构，娓娓讲述作曲家深沉的内心情愫。全曲如散 文诗一般沁人心脾，朴实，柔美，刚毅而充满理想， 表现了作曲家的大爱情怀。”
Tsung Yeh joined the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) as Music Director in January 2002. Under his direction, SCO expanded its repertoire with innovative works such as Marco Polo and Princess Blue—A Symphonic Epic, Instant is a Millennium–A Musical Conversation with Tan Swie Hian, The Grandeur of Tang, Thunderstorm, Admiral of the Seven Seas and Awaking. In 2013, Tsung Yeh was awarded the Cultural Medallion, the highest accolade in the arts in Singapore. He is also the advisor to the Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra.
As Music Director of Singapore’s National Day Parade 2007, Tsung Yeh conceptualised a symphonic music structure with supreme, textured virtuosity that incensed the national pride in the air. His illustrious career spans beyond Singapore; he served as the Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra (SBSO) in the United States from 1988 to 2016 and holds the esteemed title of Conductor Laureate by the SBSO Association. His international collaborations include renowned orchestras from San Francisco, Tokyo, Shanghai, and more.
In the realm of education, Tsung Yeh is a distinguished professor at the China Conservatory of Music and a guest professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He imparts his expertise through conducting workshops and masterclasses
TSUNG YEH, CHIEF ARTISTIC MENTOR
叶聪，首席艺术指导
globally, with recent appointments including Principal Guest Conductor of the China National Traditional Orchestra and roles in prestigious institutions like the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts and the He Luting Chinese Music Research Institute of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
叶聪于 2002 年 1 月应邀出任新加坡华乐团的音乐 总监。在他的领导下，新加坡华乐团迅速拓展其演 奏曲目。由他策划的大型音乐会包括交响幻想史诗 《马可波罗与卜鲁罕公主》、《千年一瞬—与陈瑞献 的音乐对话》、《大唐风华》、《雷雨》、《海上第一人— 郑和》及《离梦》等。叶聪于 2013 年荣获文化界最高 荣誉的 “新加坡文化奖” 。他也现任为新加坡青年 华乐团顾问。
2007 年，叶聪担任新加坡国庆典礼的音乐总监，他 为这个举国欢腾的庆典节目作了全新的音乐设计。 叶聪过人的职业成就不仅限于新加坡；自 1988 年至 2016 年，叶聪担任美国南湾交响乐团（SBSO）的音 乐总监，现被定为南湾交响乐团协会桂冠指挥。叶 聪曾与国际多个乐团合作，包括三藩市、东京和上 海等乐团。
叶聪在指挥教育界亦极富盛誉。他近年来的新任 命，包括中央民族乐团首席客座指挥，江苏大剧院 艺术委员会委员和上海音乐学院贺绿汀中国音乐 高等研究院学术委员。他也曾到北京、上海、香港、 台湾和新加坡多次举办指挥大师班。
Resident Conductor of the Ding Yi Music Company, Music Director of the Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, and Nanyang Collective, Wong De Li, Dedric is an accomplished conductor with a passion for traditional Chinese music.
A recipient of the National Arts Council Arts Scholarship in 2014, Dedric was featured in The Straits Times Scholars’ Choice in 2016 and served as a panellist for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth’s Singapore Youth Action Plan in 2019. He earned his Master’s in Orchestral Conducting from the China Conservatory of Music under Professor Yang You Qing, guided by Maestro Tsung Yeh. He also holds a Diploma in Music (Suona Performance) from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where he was mentored by Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient Dr Tay Teow Kiat.
Dedric’s achievements include guest-conducting the China Sze Chuan Tian Zi Ensemble, Suzhou Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble, and adjudicating the Singapore National Chinese Music Competition in 2018.
Representing Singapore internationally, Dedric has performed in countries including China, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
WONG DE LI, DEDRIC, RESIDENT
CONDUCTOR 黄德励，驻团指挥
His contributions to Chinese music have earned him the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Bursary twice, in 2004 and 2006.
Dedric is an executive member of the Singapore Chinese Music Federation, Vice President of the Suona and Guan Society of Singapore, and Ensemble Director of the School of the Arts (SOTA) Chinese Chamber Ensemble.
黄德励现任鼎艺团常任指挥、亚洲文化交响乐团与 南洋集社音乐总监，是一位致力于华乐传承与发展 的优秀指挥家。
2014 年，他荣获新加坡国家艺术理事会艺术奖学 金，并于 2016 年获《海峡时报》“杰出学者专访”报 道。2019 年，他受邀担任新加坡文化、社区及青年 部“青年行动计划”论坛小组成员。他于中国音乐 学院指挥系取得指挥硕士学位，师从杨又青教授， 并受国际知名指挥家叶聪大师的指导。早期，他于 2007 年毕业于南洋艺术学院音乐系（主修唢呐演 奏），并接受新加坡文化奖得主郑朝吉博士的指挥 指导。
黄德励多次受邀客席指挥，如中国四川天姿国乐 团、苏州交响乐团弦乐团等，并于 2018 年担任新加 坡全国华乐比赛评审。
近年来，他频繁代表新加坡参加国际艺术节，足迹 遍及中国、英国、加拿大、澳大利亚、菲律宾、马来西 亚、印度尼西亚及柬埔寨。他曾两次荣获新加坡福 建会馆艺术奖学金（2004、2006），并积极推动华乐 发展。
他现为新加坡华乐总会执行委员、新加坡唢呐与 管子协会副会长及新加坡艺术学院华乐室内乐团 总监。
Chua Yew Kok is a pipa musician in Ding Yi Music Company, which he co-founded in 2007.
An expressive, highly versatile performer, Chua has forged an impressive career as an awardwinning pipa instrumentalist and an educator.
He picked up the pipa at the age of 14 and went on to give standout solo performances in Singapore and internationally, with notable ensembles and orchestras such as the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
Among various international awards, Chua won first prize at the Singapore 1998 National Chinese Music Competition in the pipa open category. He was also accorded the National Arts Council Young Artist Award in 2013, Singapore’s highest award for arts practitioners aged 35 and below.
He earned a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2006, and a master’s degree in arts from the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Committed to preserving Singapore’s traditional Chinese music and its legacy for future generations, Chua teaches pipa at various schools as a sectional instructor and serves on the secretariat of Singapore Pipa Society.
CHUA YEW KOK, PIPA 蔡友国，琵琶
蔡友国是鼎艺团的琵琶乐演奏家，也是公司于 2007 年成立的创始人之一。
最让他印象深刻的是，见证了乐团才刚成立不久便 获得了 2008 年全国华乐比赛冠军的骄人成绩。鼎 艺团紧接着于 2009 年赢得了在威尔斯举行的兰戈 伦国际艺术音乐节最高荣誉奖，也在 2011 年赢得了 上海之春国际音乐节银牌奖。
多才多艺加上精湛的演奏技巧奠定了他成为得奖 琵琶演奏家和教育师的地位。蔡友国在 14 岁开始接 触琵琶，从此就经常在海内外与知名的乐团如新加 坡华乐团表演琵琶独奏。
在1998 年全国华乐比赛中，蔡友国在琵琶公开组比 赛获得了冠军。他也在 2013 年获颁新加坡国家艺术 理事会青年艺术家奖，这是一项颁发给 35 岁以下艺 术工作者的最高荣誉。
蔡友国在 2006 年毕业于南洋艺术学院并获得音乐 系荣誉学位之后，也荣获北京中国音乐学院的硕士 学位。
为了保留新加坡传统华乐的传承，他在学校教导年 轻学子学习琵琶弹奏，让年轻一代有机会接触传统 华乐，而达到代代相传的目的。他目前也于新加坡 琵琶协会秘书处任职。
Laureate of the 2015 Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition, William Wei is recognised as one of Taiwan’s most promising violinists. Known for his natural musicality and refined sensibility, Wei’s performances exude a vibrant dynamism. Described by Le Soir (Belgium) as an artist who “burns all his passion and freedom in the music till the end,” Wei has also been praised by WestDeutsche Zeitung for being both a virtuosic and sensitive interpreter.
Wei’s 2025 season begins with US duo recital tour with Evan Wong. He will also return to the Weiwuying, Taiwan to play Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with conductor Jerry Hou and Eva Symphony Orchestra. Wei will also take his first step into Singapore with Ding Yi Chinese Chamber ensemble. Wei will also give master classes at the Talent Music Summer Course and Festival in Brescia, the Casalmaggiore Music Festival in Italy.
As both a soloist and chamber musician, Wei has collaborated with renowned conductors and artists such as Eliahu Inbal, Marin Alsop, Edward Gardner, Wen-pin Chien, and ShaoChia Lü. His orchestral appearances include performances with the Belgian National Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, London Philharmonic, and Niederrheinische Sinfoniker.
WILLIAN WEI, VIOLIN 魏靖仪，小提琴
Wei gained international attention as the joint gold medalist of the 2013 Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition. He later received the Laureate at the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition in 2015 and was awarded the Salon de Virtuosi career grant in 2018. He currently performs on the 1722 Stradivari “Joachim-Elman” violin, generously on loan from the Chimei Cultural Foundation in Taiwan.
2015 年伊丽莎白女王国际音乐大赛桂冠得主魏靖 仪，是备受国际瞩目的台湾新生代小提琴家。他的 音乐天赋灵动自然、情感真挚细腻，演奏技巧游刃 有余，展现出耀眼的音乐爆发力。比利时《晚讯报》 评价他 “在音乐中燃烧热情与率性，直到乐曲终 结。”
《西德日报》称赞“魏靖仪已证明自己是一位 大师，以一种魔幻且敏锐的方式诠释音乐。”
2025 年开季，魏靖仪首次与钢琴家汪奕闻巡演美 国，随后获得波士顿权威音乐媒体《波士顿音乐报》 的高度赞誉： “魏靖仪展现出成熟的大师风范，以 光彩流转的音色演奏每一个音域与动态……他用 精湛细腻的手法释放出如洪流般的珍贵音色。”
在台湾，他首次与伦敦爱乐乐团及指挥加德纳合作 演出西贝柳斯和圣桑的小提琴协奏曲，引起广泛关 注；首次与指挥大植英次及国立台湾交响乐团合作 演出柴可夫斯基小提琴协奏曲。
魏靖仪曾以独奏家身份与众多顶尖音乐家合作，如 指挥殷巴尔、艾索普、加德纳、简文彬和吕绍嘉；合 作乐团包括比利时国家管弦乐团、克利夫兰管弦乐 团、伦敦爱乐乐团和德国下莱茵交响乐团等。
魏靖仪在 2013 年初登国际舞台即荣获库柏国际小 提琴大赛首奖，并在 2015 年赢得比利时伊丽莎白 女王国际音乐大赛桂冠。2018 年，他获得 Salon de Virtuosi 艺术事业奖。目前，他使用由奇美文化基 金会赞助的 1722 年斯特拉迪瓦里“姚阿幸—艾尔 曼”名琴。
The Story of the "Joachim-Elman" Stradivarius Violin
Around 1938, when Chi Mei founder Shi Wenlong was in fifth or sixth grade, he received a hand-cranked gramophone and two boxes of records as a gift from his brother-in-law. One box contained about a dozen records, all of which featured the violin music of Mischa Elman. These were the most popular records in Japan at the time, and they were known as “Elman Tone.” The sound was so moving and beautiful! Shi Wen-long listened to them every day, often wondering, “How can an instrument produce such a sound? How happy I would be to see this violin...” This wish was almost impossible to fulfil at the time. These records accompanied him through a wonderful childhood. In 1991, his dream came true. He said that as soon as he got the violin, he played it and recalled his childhood memories, which deeply moved him. (Purchased in 1991, after waiting 53 years.)
Elman Tone: Mischa Elman was a senior student of the Auer School in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He was a pupil of the violin master Leopold Auer (1845-1930) and also Auer’s most accomplished student. He was active from the 1910s to the 1960s, giving concerts and recording LPs. He was world-renowned for his beautiful and moving violin sound.
This violin was once owned by the Hungarian Romantic violinist Joseph Joachim (1831-1907). After 1907, it was widely used for concert tours by the Russian violinist Mischa Elman for 41 years. Since then, the famous violin has been named after the two masters, “JoachimElman,” deeply conveying the historical legacy that the famous violin bears. In 1948, the violin was transferred to the collector and
connoisseur Samuel Bloomfield, and then in 1981, it was passed on to the contemporary Czech violinist Josef Suk (1929-2011). He used this violin to record the complete Mozart Violin Concertos, for which he received the Grand Prix du Disque award. The violin is significant for its style and rich historical legacy, and it is a highlight of the Chi Mei Museum collection.
This violin was made during Stradivari’s mature period when his craftsmanship was at its peak. He actively made detailed modifications to the violin’s appearance and arching, making the shape more solid and robust. Although there are subtle differences in the arching and details compared to his earlier works, the overall proportions still follow the standards set by Stradivari in 1704. The label is the original author’s label, but the date has faded.
“姚阿幸-艾尔曼” 斯特拉迪瓦里 小提琴的故事
约莫 1938 年时，当时创办人许文龙年纪国小五、六 年级时，有人送大姐夫一台手摇式留声机、两盒唱 片，其中一盒约有十几张，都是艾尔曼的小提琴音 乐。那是当时日本最红的唱片，他们称作艾尔曼音 色，好感人，好美的声音！我天天听，常常想着“天 底下怎么会有发出这样声音的乐器？我要是看到这 把琴该有多幸福…”，这个愿望在当时真是比登天 还难。当时这些唱片陪我度过美好的童年。1991 年 圆梦了；据他说，一拿到琴，一边拉一边想起儿时画 面，内心很感动。（1991年购买，等了53年后买下。)
艾尔曼音色：艾尔曼是俄罗斯圣彼得堡奥尔学派的 大师兄，他是小提琴大师奥尔（1845-1930）的学生， 也是奥尔最得意的学生。他活跃于 1910 年到 1960 年代，除了音乐会外，也录制黑胶唱片。他演奏时琴 声优美动人而闻名于世。世称：艾尔曼音色。
此琴曾为浪漫时期匈牙利小提琴家姚阿幸（ 18311907）拥有；1907 年后由俄籍小提琴家艾尔曼广泛 使用此琴巡回演奏长达 41 年。至此，名琴被冠以两 位大师之名讳－“姚阿幸-艾尔曼”，令人深刻感受到 名琴所肩负的历史传承之使命。1948年，此琴转入 收藏及鉴赏家布鲁菲尔之手，之后于 1981 年传给捷 克当代名小提琴家苏克（1929-2011），他曾使用此 琴灌录了莫扎特小提琴协奏曲全集，而获得法国唱 片大奖之殊荣。此琴风格与丰富的历史传承而显得 意义深远，在奇美的馆藏中备受瞩目。
此琴制作时，斯特拉迪瓦里正处于手艺炉火纯青的 成熟盛期，积极地在提琴外貌与弧度作细部修正， 造型上更为坚实强壮。此琴虽然在弧度及细部手法 上，与前期作品有微妙差别，然其整体比例仍不脱 斯特拉迪瓦里于1704年所设定的标准。标签为原作 者的标签，不过日期的字样已经褪色。
Ding Yi Music Company
鼎艺团
Bowed Strings 拉弦乐
Fred Chan Hong Wei 陈宏伟*
Chen Ning 陈宁
Lee Harng 李航#
Chin Yen Choong 陈彦聪
Bekhzod Oblayorov
Sanche Jagatheesan 桑杰#
Plucked Strings 弹拨乐
Chua Yew Kok 蔡友国
Zhang Yin 张银#
Wong Wai Kit 黄炜杰
Yvonne Tay 郑怡雯
Tan Jie Qing 陈洁卿
Woodwind 吹管乐
Ng Hsien Han 黄显行
Soh Swee Kiat 苏瑞杰
Jacky Ng Yong Hoe 黄永和
Percussion 打击乐
Low Yik Hang 刘峰华
Chen Kangren 陈康仁#
* Concertmaster 乐团首席
# Guest Musician 客卿演奏家
Gaohu/Banhu/Erhu 高胡/板胡/二胡
Erhu 二胡
Erhu 二胡
Zhonghu 中胡
Cello 大提琴
Double Bass 倍大提琴
Pipa 琵琶
Pipa 琵琶
Ruan / Liuqin 阮 / 柳琴
Guzheng 古筝
Yangqin 扬琴
Dizi 笛子
Sheng 笙
Suona/Guan 唢呐 / 管
DING YI MUSIC COMPANY
鼎艺团
PATRON 赞助人
Mrs Goh Chok Tong 吴作栋夫人
ADVISER 顾问
Minister Grace Fu 傅海燕部长
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 董事局
Emeritus
Honorary Chairman
永久荣誉主席
Honorary Chairman
名誉主席
Chairman
主席
C0-Chairman
联席主席
Vice Chairman
副主席
Honorary Director
荣誉董事
Directors
董事
Mr Patrick Goh
吴一贤先生
Mr Joseph Chia
谢福崧先生
Mr Lau Kam Yuen
刘锦源先生
Mr Meng Fanqiu
孟繁秋先生
Dr Ho Chee Kong
何志光博士
Ms Woo Mun Ngan
胡文雁女士
Mr Chay Yee Meng
谢裕明先生
Mr Choo Thiam Siew
朱添寿先生
Ms Chua Ai Liang
蔡爱莲女士
Mr Eric Watson
埃里克·沃森先生
Mr Ferdinand de Bakker
斐德南·迪巴革先生
Mr Cheow Tak Yew
赵祚友先生
Mr Goh Hock Ho
吴福和先生
Mr Goh Liang Kwang
吴良光先生
Mr Ng Cheng Huat
黄正發先生
Mr Ng Hin Lee
黄兴利先生
Mr Ronnie Khoo
邱德祥先生
Ms Wang Shuyang
王舒扬女士
Mr Woo Chee Chay
吴佶财先生
ARTISTIC
TEAM 艺术组
Emeritus Music Director
荣誉音乐总监
Chief Artistic Mentor
首席艺术指导
Resident Conductor
驻团指挥
MANAGEMENT TEAM 行政部
General Manager
总经理
Manager, Programme
经理，节目策划
Assistant Manager, Marketing and Communication
助理经理，行销与传播
Executive, Marketing and Communication
执行员, 行销与传播
Executive, Programme and Administration
执行员，节目策划与行政
Dr Tay Teow Kiat
郑朝吉博士
Mr Tsung Yeh
叶聪先生
Mr Wong De Li, Dedric
黄德励先生
Ms Elvia Goh
吴欣慈女士
Ms Gao Shihui
高诗卉女士
Ms Melissa Tan
陈玉羚女士
Ms Chien Yee Tong
郑伊彤女士
Ms Li Fihai
李馥海女士
