It is Malcolm's great honour to be part of the ADAHK artists, to have intensive master classes with Maestro Michelle Kim for the preparation of this concert, as well as to share his music with you at this magnificent cultural landmark. The concert this evening begins with Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon, that Malcolm plays with a lively and joyful mood, visualising families reuniting to admire the moon and enjoy mooncakes during the Moon Festival, as per Maestro Niu Niu's guidance, a retouch on the conventional tranquil interpretation. With this beautiful piece, Malcolm was granted an award the second time in ADAHK's Cross All Borders Competition in 2023.   The western repertoire complementing the above festive piece is Chopin's Nocturne No.1 Op.9. After learning a series of technical etudes and sonatas, Malcolm started to explore another challenge — rubato (a flexible tempofor expressiveness, and to manifest the push-pull tension and the 'dreamy colours' Maestro Michelle desired in this repertoire. The energising Dance of the Golden Snake features a fun and bright mood, making it a perfect repertoire for celebrating the New Year of the Snake. It pairs well with Rachmaninoff's Prelude in G Minor, which is equally eccentric yet darker. Chopin's Revolutionary Etude was one of the first pieces Malcolm learned.Since Malcolm could not read scores, his first piano teacher, Mr. Mark Anthony Chao held his little hand and pressed his minute etude, then many more years of diligent practices for a heartfelt performance on stage with meticulosity and proficiency. Malcolm earned his first award in ADAHK's Cross All Borders in 2020 by playing this impassioned repertoire.   The equally uplifting The Song of Yellow River Boatmen is Malcolm's favourite repertoire on stage, winning him the first place in piano competition again. The dramatic scoring visualises the persevere boatmen battling the nature in fierce gusts and ferocious torrents at the perilous upstream, yet being nurtured and comforted by the gentle breeze and tranquil water at the peaceful downstream. Before the curtain all, we are highly honoured to have Maestro Michelle playing Schubert's Fantasia in F minor with Malcolm. This romantic four-hand repertoire showcases Maestro Michelle's incessant guidance and tender loving care to Malcolm and his family; and always touches audiences' hearts when staged by the duo. We are grateful to ADAHK, Parsons Music, Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu with a heart of gold, and to all of you for the treasured companionship throughout Malcolm's music journey.     'On The Arch With Resonance: Inclusive Concert' Performance of Malcolm Mok

When I had just arrived in Hong Kong for a year in 2015, with the recommendation of Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired, I participated in the Cross All Borders competition organised by ADAHK and received The Most Outstanding Performer Award. At that time, I was still very green. I remember performing Galloping War Horses on the erhu and singing the theme song Ode to the Sleeping Dragon from the TV series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I recall that the performance was full of amusing incident such as when I was supposed to perform the role of Zhuge Liang, but i forgot to bring his beard prop before going on stage, resulting in me being Beardless Zhuge Liang. Also, while I holding the erhu, I accidentally knocked it off the table. Fortunately, it was a metal erhu, so it didn't break and I was able to continue playing. These thrilling experiences have now become invaluable stage experiences, as it was through such trials and errors that I have made my way to today. In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed. Time flows by like a galloping horse, evoking a sense of nostalgia. As the saying goes, One minute on stage requires ten years of practice offstage. My thoughts of this concert is 'The Diverse Beauty of China, Local Melodies on the Erhu'. Starting from the Cross All Borders competition, I have gone through a journey filled with challenges and growth over the past decade. Today, I am still captivated by playing the erhu and continuing to tell the enchanting stories of the Three Kingdoms. However, this time, my performance will not be limited to the role of Zhuge Liang and let the audience experience a better me.   In selecting musical pieces, I have particularly chosen works from variousregions of China, covering styles from Hebei, Jiangsu, Xinjiang, Shandong, and Guangdong, allowing the audience to experience the vibrant diversity of the Chinese landscape through music. In addition to the unique charm of traditional Chinese music, I will also present modern works that blend Chinese and Western cultures, such as Maestro Cao Tianli's erhu and piano piece The Cat And The Mouse. This piece not only showcases the beautiful melodies of the erhu but also incorporates the modern feel of the piano, providing the audience with a refreshing experience. Throughout this ten-year artistic journey, 'exploration', 'learning' and 'trying' have become my important guiding principles. Tonight, in addition to playing erhu music, I will also sing works from the intangible cultural heritage Dishui Nanyin. This concert will be a feast of artistic heritage, and I look forward to exploring this beauty together with everyone and sharing my growth and transformation over the past decade. Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the Labour and Welfare Bureau and ADAHK for providing a stage for artists with disabilities to showcase their talents, and for building a solid bridge for inclusivity.   Thank you all for your support this evening.     'On The Arch With Resonance: Inclusive Concert' Performance of Yang Enhua