[2024 Open House] Do You See What I Hear? - John VAUGHAN & HSU Che-cheng Duo-Piano Crosstalk Concert
Professor John VAUGHAN, an American pianist and music educator with a deep passion for his craft, collaborated with HSU Che-cheng, a remarkably talented visually impaired pianist and singer-songwriter from Taiwan, to conceive the "Crosstalk Concert." This concept emerged from their deep-rooted teacher-student relationship. When HSU first began his studies with Professor VAUGHAN, the professor had no prior experience teaching visually impaired students. To overcome this challenge, they expanded their exploration of music beyond traditional piano lessons, engaging in music through creative and unconventional methods such as lively discussions, playful games, and the use of audio recordings. Additionally, they often enjoyed listening to cross-talk and radio dramas together, building up the inspiration and vitality that would later shine through in their performances on stage.
Open house Ticketing Information
- Redeem Free Ticket Online: Starting from 12:00pm Monday 9 September 2024.
- Redeem Free Ticket at the Ticket Booth: Starting from 12:00pm Thursday 10 October 2024, you can redeem your free ticket at the ticket booth of your selected venue. Each person is allocated to 2 tickets maximum.
Program
G. F. HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
L. COHEN: "Hallelujah" (arr. by HSU Che-Cheng)
Ray CHARLES: "Hallelujah I Love Her So" (arr. by John VAUGHAN)
F. CHOPIN: Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 Raindrop
John VAUGHAN: "Bathroom Buddies"
Jay CHOU: "Listen to Mama" (arr. by HSU Che-Cheng)
John VAUGHAN: "The Song of ICU"
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata in f minor, Op. 57 Appassionata, Mov. I
L. v. BEETHOVEN: "Ode to Joy" from Symphony No. 9 Choral (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
LI Zheng-fan: "Ode to Joy" (Original singer: Harlem YU; arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
WU Jia-xiang: "Just Be Happy" (Original singer: CHEN Lei; arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
Pharrell WILLIAMS: "Happy" (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
Creative and Production Team
Piano｜John VAUGHAN, HSU Che-cheng
Artists Introduction
Piano｜John VAUGHAN
John VAUGHAN, born in Pennsylvania, USA, earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Philadelphia College of Arts and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, respectively. Since making Taiwan his home in 1993, he has served as a full-time professor at Soochow University's School of Music. Beyond his academic role, VAUGHAN is known for his solo performances throughout Taiwan. In 2009, he initiated a creative collaboration with HSU Che-cheng, a talented visually impaired pianist, and a performance workshop, giving birth to a musical comedy titled "Playing Piano, Speaking of Love." Starting in 2020, VAUGHAN and HSU have been captivating audiences across Taiwan with their innovative series, Do You See What I Hear? - John Vaughan & HSU Che-Cheng Duo-Piano Crosstalk Concert.
Piano｜HSU Che-cheng
Blind since birth due to retinal detachment, HSU showed a remarkable talent for melody and rhythm by the age of three, identified through his extraordinary absolute pitch. He embarked on his formal piano education at just five years old. At eleven, he began his studies under the guidance of Professor John VAUGHAN at Soochow University. HSU's musical prowess was evident early on, as he started accumulating a plethora of awards from the tender age of eight. His outstanding achievement at thirteen, winning first prize in the VSA International Young Soloists Competition, earned him the accolade "Beethoven reincarnate." Following his triumph at the Xingtian Temple Music Award at fifteen, he pursued advanced studies at the Styrian State Conservatory in Austria. By sixteen, HSU was studying at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, driven by a mission to heal the world with music, infuse lives with hope and joy, and lead us all toward a luminous future.
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[2024 Open House] Do You See What I Hear? - John VAUGHAN & HSU Che-cheng Duo-Piano Crosstalk Concert
Professor John VAUGHAN, an American pianist and music educator with a deep passion for his craft, collaborated with HSU Che-cheng, a remarkably talented visually impaired pianist and singer-songwriter from Taiwan, to conceive the "Crosstalk Concert." This concept emerged from their deep-rooted teacher-student relationship. When HSU first began his studies with Professor VAUGHAN, the professor had no prior experience teaching visually impaired students. To overcome this challenge, they expanded their exploration of music beyond traditional piano lessons, engaging in music through creative and unconventional methods such as lively discussions, playful games, and the use of audio recordings. Additionally, they often enjoyed listening to cross-talk and radio dramas together, building up the inspiration and vitality that would later shine through in their performances on stage.
Open house Ticketing Information
- Redeem Free Ticket Online: Starting from 12:00pm Monday 9 September 2024.
- Redeem Free Ticket at the Ticket Booth: Starting from 12:00pm Thursday 10 October 2024, you can redeem your free ticket at the ticket booth of your selected venue. Each person is allocated to 2 tickets maximum.
Program
G. F. HANDEL: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
L. COHEN: "Hallelujah" (arr. by HSU Che-Cheng)
Ray CHARLES: "Hallelujah I Love Her So" (arr. by John VAUGHAN)
F. CHOPIN: Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 Raindrop
John VAUGHAN: "Bathroom Buddies"
Jay CHOU: "Listen to Mama" (arr. by HSU Che-Cheng)
John VAUGHAN: "The Song of ICU"
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata in f minor, Op. 57 Appassionata, Mov. I
L. v. BEETHOVEN: "Ode to Joy" from Symphony No. 9 Choral (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
LI Zheng-fan: "Ode to Joy" (Original singer: Harlem YU; arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
WU Jia-xiang: "Just Be Happy" (Original singer: CHEN Lei; arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
Pharrell WILLIAMS: "Happy" (arr. by John VAUGHAN and HSU Che-Cheng)
Creative and Production Team
Piano｜John VAUGHAN, HSU Che-cheng
Artists Introduction
Piano｜John VAUGHAN
John VAUGHAN, born in Pennsylvania, USA, earned his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Philadelphia College of Arts and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, respectively. Since making Taiwan his home in 1993, he has served as a full-time professor at Soochow University's School of Music. Beyond his academic role, VAUGHAN is known for his solo performances throughout Taiwan. In 2009, he initiated a creative collaboration with HSU Che-cheng, a talented visually impaired pianist, and a performance workshop, giving birth to a musical comedy titled "Playing Piano, Speaking of Love." Starting in 2020, VAUGHAN and HSU have been captivating audiences across Taiwan with their innovative series, Do You See What I Hear? - John Vaughan & HSU Che-Cheng Duo-Piano Crosstalk Concert.
Piano｜HSU Che-cheng
Blind since birth due to retinal detachment, HSU showed a remarkable talent for melody and rhythm by the age of three, identified through his extraordinary absolute pitch. He embarked on his formal piano education at just five years old. At eleven, he began his studies under the guidance of Professor John VAUGHAN at Soochow University. HSU's musical prowess was evident early on, as he started accumulating a plethora of awards from the tender age of eight. His outstanding achievement at thirteen, winning first prize in the VSA International Young Soloists Competition, earned him the accolade "Beethoven reincarnate." Following his triumph at the Xingtian Temple Music Award at fifteen, he pursued advanced studies at the Styrian State Conservatory in Austria. By sixteen, HSU was studying at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, driven by a mission to heal the world with music, infuse lives with hope and joy, and lead us all toward a luminous future.
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Cultural Development Partner
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| 柯珀汝 |
Sponsor
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