各位嘉賓與梓源的朋友們：
今晚，我感到非常榮幸能歡迎大家 來到聖約翰座堂參加這場音樂會。
在這座擁有超過一百五十年歷史 的建築裡，人們聚首一堂，也許是 為了讚頌神所創的美好，又或是為 了在沉思祈禱的片刻中靜靜反思。 今晚，我們為了一種獨特且同樣令 人喜悅的聲音而聚：一場與莫梓源 共同展開的音樂之旅。
常來聖約翰座堂的人對梓源絕對 不會感到陌生。從他小時候參加 主日學開始，他便一直是這裡的 常客。對於我們這些將聖約翰座堂 視為屬靈之家的人來說，能夠看著 他從一個小男孩成長為今天這位 華洋溢的年輕人，實在是我們的 榮幸。事實上，我們當中許多人 可能已經提前感受過今天這場 音樂會的魅力。因為在每週日早上 九點的崇拜結束後，我們都能在 李堂聽到梓源彈奏鋼琴時那令人 珍視的音樂之聲！
我們都是神的兒女，祂賦予了我們 多樣且豐富多彩的天賦。對梓源 而言，這份天賦讓他能不靠言語， 而是用音樂最清晰地表達自己。 這是一條艱難的人生道路，許多 人在沿途面對難以言喻的挑戰時 或許早已放棄。然而，憑藉著他的 才華、勇氣毅力，再加上他的母 親以及所有老師和朋友們最令人 敬佩的支持，他達到了如此堪稱 典範且令人尊崇的高度。
今晚，當梓源與我們分享他的旅程 和音樂時，我邀請大家不僅要聆聽 音符，更要用心去感受琴鍵背後 的這位年輕人。願我們聽到的 和聲能提醒我們所有人：當我們 不顧彼此表面的不足，互相包容 支持，並尊重我們每個人被創造出 的多樣面貌時，真正的和諧便會 存在。
衷心感謝梓源與我們分享你的音 樂天賦。我們為你感到無比驕傲。
在享受今晚的音樂與情誼之際， 願神賜福大家。
陳謳明大主教
The Most Revd Andrew Chan MESSAGE
榮譽贊助
Honorary Patron
香港聖公會教省主教長
Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
Dear guests and friends of Malcolm,
It is my great honour to welcome you all to this delightful concert at St John’s Cathedral this evening.
Within this historic building, people have gathered over a hundred and fifty years, perhaps to sing praises to the goodness that God has created, or perhaps to quietly reflect in a moment of contemplative prayer. Tonight, we gather for a unique and no less joyful type of sound: a journey in music with Malcolm Mok.
Those who are regulars at St John’s would not be unfamiliar with Malcolm, who has been a constant here since young, when he attended Sunday School. Watching him grow from a young boy to the gifted young man he is today is truly a privilege to all of us who call St John’s our spiritual home. Indeed, many of us might have already caught a glimpse of today’s concert — as it is the cherished musical voice of Malcolm that is heard by us all on the piano inside the Li Hall after the weekly Sunday 9AM service!
We are all children of God, who created us with diverse and colourful gifts. For Malcolm, this is the gift to speak most clearly not with words, but with music. This is no easy path in life, and many would have given up when faced with the unspeakable challenges along the way, but with the talent, courage, and perseverance of Malcolm, together with the most admirable support from his mother Monica, and all his teachers and friends, he has achieved such exemplary and respectable heights.
Tonight, as Malcolm shares his journey and music with us, I invite you all to listen not only to the notes, but to the man behind the keys as well. May the harmonies thus heard be a reminder to us all that true harmony can exist when we embrace and support each other despite our apparent shortcomings, honouring the diverse ways in which we are all made.
A heartfelt thank you to Malcolm, for sharing your gift of music with us. We are immensely proud of you. May God bless you all as we enjoy this evening of music and harmonious fellowship.
政府一直致力推動傷健共融，並 透過「殘疾人士藝術發展基金」
支持殘疾人士在文化藝術領域 的發展，鼓勵他們以藝術展現 才華，發揮潛能。我們亦積極搭 建多元平台，讓展能藝術家能在 更廣闊的舞台上盡展所長。
過去兩年，梓源獲邀以表演者的 身分參與由勞工及福利局舉辦 的「多元共融藝術巡禮」，在專業 舞台上展現非凡實力。他細膩 而純粹的琴音，屢屢打動觀眾， 贏得熱烈迴響。今晚的演出， 盡展梓源作為青年鋼琴家日漸 成熟和自信的步伐。我們期望 看到更多像梓源一樣充滿才華 的藝術家，在藝術界以至職場上 發光發亮。
推動共融不僅是政策，更需要 社會各界攜手同行。讓我們以 藝術為起點，凝聚各界力量，讓 香港成為一個多元、共融、充滿 活力的城市。願所有人都能像 梓源一樣，找到屬於自己的耀眼 舞台。
謹祝今晚的音樂會演出精彩， 圓滿成功！
姜梁詠怡女士，JP
Mrs Winnie KANG, JP MESSAGE
勞工及福利局康復專員 Commissioner for Rehabilitation Labour and Welfare Bureau
The Government has always been committed to fostering an inclusive society. Through the “Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities”, we provide dedicated support for persons with disabilities to pursue development in the cultural and artistic arena, encouraging them to showcase their talents and realise their potential through the arts. We also proactively establish diverse platforms that enable artists with disabilities to shine on broader stages.
In the past two years, Malcolm was invited to perform at the “Diversity and Inclusion Arts Festival” organised by the Labour and Welfare Bureau, where he demonstrated his remarkable skills on professional stages. His refined and sincere piano playing has moved many audiences and received enthusiastic acclaim. This evening’s performance fully demonstrates Malcolm’s growing confidence as a young pianist. We look forward to seeing more talented artists, like Malcolm, excel not only in the arts but also in the workplace.
Promoting social inclusion is not merely a policy; it requires concerted efforts of all sectors. Let us take the arts as a starting point to unite our strengths and make Hong Kong a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. Like Malcolm, may every individual find their own shining stage.
I wish this evening’s concert every success. Good show, Malcolm!
各位女士、各位先生，各位貴賓及 親愛的朋友們：
今晚，我感到非常榮幸能歡迎大家 蒞臨這個別具意義的場合 —— 莫梓源的獨奏音樂會。我們齊聚 一堂，不僅是為了頌揚音樂，更是 為了讚頌堅韌、愛，以及人類精神 的非凡力量。
這場音樂會對我個人而言意義 深遠。作為冠名贊助人，我決定 撥出先父的部分遺產來促成此次 盛宴。我的父親一生無私，樂於 助人。他留給我的精神財富提醒 著我，真正的偉大不在於我們為 自己成就了什麼，而在於我們能 給予他人什麼。正是為了紀念他， 我們今晚相聚於此，共同支持並 成就這位才華洋溢的年輕人。
我從梓源蹣跚學步時就認識他 了。我們兩家是二十多年的摯交， 在人生的起伏跌宕中始終保持著 緊密的聯繫。
很高興與大家分享一個好消息： 梓源榮獲了香港展能藝術會及 利希慎基金所頒發的展能藝術 發展基金。做得好，梓源！恭喜！
梓源音樂之路證明了，當決心遇 上機會時，會綻放出多麼美麗的 光彩。然而，每一個非凡的孩子 的背後，都蘊藏著一份非凡的愛。 我想藉此機會，特別向他的母親 Monica致敬。是她的無私奉獻、 耐心，以及對栽培梓源堅定不移 的承諾，才成就了今天的音樂會。 Monica，妳的付出猶如希望的 燈塔，讓我們見證了母愛無遠弗屆 的力量。
當音樂響起，讓我們敞開心扉， 不僅是為了聆聽即將奏響的旋律， 更是為了感受它們所承載的故事。
讓我們向慷慨的精神致敬，為堅毅 的勝利喝采，並共同擁抱這份生 而為人彼此連結的喜悅。
感謝各位今晚的蒞臨。願這場音樂 會能啟發我們每一個人去給予、 去支持，並相信我們內心都蘊藏 著非凡的潛能。
曾鳳嫻女士
Madame Amy Tsang MESSAGE
音樂會主辦
Concert Host
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and cherished friends,
It is my great honour to welcome you all this evening to a truly special occasion — the solo recital of Malcolm Mok. Tonight, we gather not only to celebrate music, but also to celebrate resilience, love, and the extraordinary power of human spirit.
This concert holds deep personal meaning for me. As the title sponsor, I have chosen to dedicate part of my father’s estate to make this event possible. My father was a man defined by selflessness and a willingness to help others. His legacy reminds me that true greatness lies not in what we achieve for ourselves, but in what we give to others. It is in his honour that we come together tonight, to support and uplift a remarkable young talent.
I’ve known Malcolm since he was a toddler. Our two families have been close friends for over 20 years, and we’ve remained in touch through all of life’s ups and downs.
So it brings me immense joy to share that Malcolm has been awarded a development fund by Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong and Lee Hysan Foundation. Well done, Malcolm. A huge congratulations.
Malcolm’s journey is a testament to the beauty that emerges when determination meets opportunity. But behind every extraordinary child stands extraordinary love. I want to take a moment to recognise and praise his mother, Monica. Her dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to nurturing Malcolm’s talent have made tonight possible. Monica, your devotion is a beacon of hope and a reminder of the boundless strength of a mother’s love.
As the music begins, let us open our hearts — not only to the melodies we will hear, but to the stories they carry. Let us honour the legacy of generosity, celebrate the triumph of perseverance, and embrace the joy of shared humanity.
Thank you for being here tonight. May this concert inspire us all to give, to support, and to believe in the extraordinary potential within each of us.
藝術的魔力，在於它能讓截然 不同的生命，在同一個故事裡溫柔 交匯；而音樂更擁有一種純粹的 力量，能夠跨越語言與經歷的 界限，將人與人的心靈相連。今晚， 能見證梓源踏上這專屬於他的舞 台，舉行個人鋼琴獨奏會，實在 令人深感欣慰與觸動。
適逢今年香港展能藝術會迎來 40週年，多年來我們堅守「藝術 同參與．傷健共展能」的信念。透過 《藝無疆》計劃持續舉辦的比賽， 秉持「藝術無疆界」的理念，致力 發掘並培育具潛質的新晉展能 藝術家。我們見證了參賽者運用 獨具個人特色的藝術語言，突破 限制，展現出無限潛能。計劃亦 進一步強化了藝術教育的支援， 為得獎藝術家提供師友計劃，透過 專業培訓與創作指導，助其持續 提升技巧與藝術表達。
我們正是在《藝無疆》比賽中與 梓源結緣。當時，他展現了令人 印象深刻的演奏技巧；當他全神 貫注地彈奏時，我們聽見的不僅 是動人的旋律，更是他對音樂最 純粹的熱愛，展現了跨越障礙的 堅韌與毅力。我們深信藝術的成長 需要長期的栽培。
承蒙利希慎基金一直以來對本會 及藝術家的大力支持，自今年起， 在「展能藝術發展基金」的資助 下，梓源獲得了寶貴的深造機會， 得以跟隨兩位著名國際鋼琴家—— 金美雪及牛牛（張勝量）精進琴藝。
在兩位的悉心指導下，梓源經歷 無數日夜的刻苦練習，轉化為音樂 造詣上的突破與蛻變。
一位藝術家的誕生，背後有著許多 人的同行。衷心感謝今次音樂會 的贊助與支持者：曾鳳嫻女士、 陳謳明大主教、柏斯琴行、The Coffee Academics、HL Marketing 及各位善長仁翁，是您們的無私 奉獻成就了今晚的精彩演出。
當琴音響起，誠邀大家細心聆聽 梓源用音樂訴說的故事。願今晚的 演出為您帶來共鳴，並期盼未來 我們繼續同心共行，讓更多展能 藝術家的才華被大眾看見。
鄭嬋琦女士
Ms Grace Cheng MESSAGE
香港展能藝術會副主席暨節目委員會主席 Vice-Chairperson & Programme Committee Chairperson
Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
Art magically unites disparate lives, while music transcends language and experience to connect human hearts. Tonight, we are profoundly moved to witness Malcolm step onto his very own stage for this solo piano recital.
As Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK) celebrates its 40th anniversary, we remain steadfast in our vision: “Arts for Everyone”. Through our “Cross All Borders” (CAB) programme, we are dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging artists with disabilities. We have seen participants break through physical and mental barriers, demonstrating boundless creativity. By offering professional mentorship and training, we empower these artists to elevate their craft and advance fealessly on their artistic journeys.
Our paths crossed with Malcolm during the CAB competition, where his impressive skills and pure passion for music shone through. The dedication he pours into the piano keys demonstrates a remarkable resilience capable of overcoming any obstacle. We firmly believe that artistic growth requires long-term cultivation.
Thanks to the unwavering support of Lee Hysan Foundation and the “Artists with Disability Development Fund”, Malcolm received a precious opportunity to study under two internationally renowned pianists, Michelle Kim and Niu Niu (Zhang Shengliang). Guided by his mentors, Malcolm has transformed countless hours of arduous practice into a true metamorphosis in his musical artistry.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our concert sponsors and supporters: Madame Amy Tsang, Archbishop Andrew Chan, Parsons Music, The Coffee Academics, HL Marketing, and all generous donors. Your contributions that have made tonight’s magnificent performance possible.
As the music begins, we warmly invite you to listen closely to the story Malcolm tells through his playing. May tonight’s performance resonate deeply with you, and we look forward to continuing our journey together to ensure the talents of artists with disabilities shine brightly for all to see.
各位尊貴的來賓、親愛的朋友們：
我向各位致以最熱烈的歡迎 與由衷的感謝。衷心感激大家 今晚撥冗蒞臨聖約翰座堂，出席 梓源的演奏會——這場音樂會為 梓源的音樂旅程揭開了嶄新一頁。
能夠在聖約翰座堂——香港 基督教最宏偉的家園——舉行 這場音樂會，是我們莫大的 榮幸。此場地一直是我們的首選， 不僅因其莊嚴宏偉，更重要的是， 二十多年來，梓源與我們一家 每週都來到這座建築瑰麗 的教堂參加主日學與崇拜。
自閉症人士適應新環境本屬 艱難，對梓源而言，聖約翰座堂 是他最稱心的音樂會場地——就像 家外之家般熟悉自在。
梓源與我謹向香港聖公會教省長 陳謳明大主教及夫人致以由衷 謝意，感謝大主教惠予贊助。
我的主內弟兄Alexander曾建議我 請求大主教擔任榮譽贊助。大主教 的妹妹Themis是我畢生摯友，她 的兒子Gary更是梓源在世上二、
三位最親近朋友之一，因此大主教 可說是看著梓源長大。然而我生性 羞怯，始終難以啟齒。慶幸仁愛的 大主教夫人Sarah主動提議，由大 主教出任榮譽贊助。對於大主教與 夫人給予這份莫大的榮譽與支持， 我們的感激之情實在難以言表。
拜讀大主教在節目冊中所撰寫 那篇溫厚至極的前言時，令我不 禁潸然淚下，滿懷感動與感恩。我 也誠摯地請求Sarah今晚以梓源 屬靈母親的身分，在台上為梓源 祈禱。
正如耶穌所應許的，若我們二人在 地上同心合意地求什麼事，上帝必 為他們成全。如今兩位母親一同 為她們的兒子祈求天父的賜福， 天父必牽着他的手，與他同在台上 （馬太福音18:19）。
張慧女士
Ms Monica Cheung MESSAGE
莫梓源母親
Mother of Malcolm Mok
Distinguished guests and my dearest friends,
My warmest welcome and heartfelt gratitude to you all. Thank you so much for taking time to join us this evening for Malcolm’s recital at St John’s Cathedral — an important occasion that marks a new and exciting chapter in his music journey.
It is our greatest honour to hold this concert at St John’s Cathedral, the grandest Christian home in Hong Kong. This venue has always been our first choice, not only for its architectural splendour, but more importantly because Malcolm and our family have come to this magnificent church for Sunday School and worship services for over twenty years. For an individual on the autism spectrum, adapting to unfamiliar surroundings can be profoundly challenging. To Malcolm, St John’s Cathedral is more than a preferred concert venue; it is a place as familiar and comforting as a home away from home.
Malcolm and I wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Most Reverend Andrew Chan, Archbishop of the Hong Kong Anglican Church, for his kindest patronage.
My brother in Christ, Alexander, encouraged me to seek the patronage of Archbishop. While Themis, Archbishop’s sister, has been my lifelong best friend, and her son Gary is one of Malcolm’s two-three closest friends in the world — so Archbishop has watched Malcolm grow up. Still, I was far too shy to ask. In fact, it was Madame Sarah Chan, Archbishop’s wife, who took the initiative to suggest Archbishop be the honorary patron. I cannot thank Archbishop and Sarah enough for this extraordinary honour and their kindest support. I was moved to tears of gratitude while reading the Archbishop’s touching and exceptionally gracious foreword in the programme.
I have also earnestly begged Sarah to pray for Malcolm on stage this evening, as Malcolm’s spiritual mother.
As Jesus promised, if two of us ask together for anything, it will be done for them by God. Now two mothers are asking for God’s blessings on their son, Father God will be there guiding Malcolm’s hands on stage. (Mathew 18:19)
梓源與我亦謹向利希慎基金以 及香港展能藝術會致以誠摯 謝意，感謝他們於2026年頒授 發展基金予梓源。若非這份堅 實的支持及愛護，梓源便無法 繼續定期上大師課，亦無法在 音樂路上砥��前行。
特別感謝：
聖約翰座堂主任牧師陳國強牧師， 感謝他今晚親臨，並一直以愛心 禱告和祝福扶持梓源。
金美雪大師與牛牛（張勝量）大 師——梓源敬愛的師傅及本音樂會 顧問，他們以仁愛之心教育梓源這 個不肖徒兒，甚在我們困乏的時候 願意不收學費無償無私指導梓源， 帶領他踏上舞台，在音樂旅途上一 步一腳印悉心指引；
我的閨中密友曾鳳嫻女士，乃 今晚音樂會的冠名贊助人，萬 分感激她主動提出慷慨贊助；
康復專員姜梁詠怡女士，JP，感謝 她分享政府在共融藝術發展方面 的努力及支持；
柏斯音樂集團總裁吳雅玲女士， 以及在柏斯音樂紅磡選琴中心朝 夕相見的 吳雅清 女士，梓源的鋼 琴贊助及音樂旅程中至關重要的 同行夥伴；
趙曾學韞博士，JP，趙博士於2020 年委任梓源為善學慈善基金大使， 給予他無條件的愛護與珍貴的演 出機會；
著名唱片騎師李志剛（Alex） 先生——今晚極其重要的司儀兼 旁述。我亦是Alex及其長壽港台 節目《Made in Hong Kong 李志剛》 的忠實聽眾。近日我在訪問中 憶述，當年帶梓源上學、及 往返診所治療的漫長等候 時光裡，我總會退守至我的 小車廂空間中獨處，時常陷入 寂寞自憐。正是Alex與香港電台 第二台的節目，陪伴我、撫慰 我的心靈。
更要萬分感謝我們的企業 贊助商與支持者：The Coffee Academics、David Yurman、 HL Marketing 以及 Mr. Hugo Lam。
還有，陳浥萍小姐與謝慧潔醫生， 若非她們在我最艱難的時候， 一直到現在，慷慨為我在台灣與 香港提供舒適居所，無條件照顧 我們起居，梓源與我便無法享有 繼續音樂旅程的從容餘裕。
Malcolm and I also extend our sincere gratitude to the Lee Hysan Foundation as well as the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong, for awarding Malcolm the development fund in 2026. Without this unwavering support, Malcolm would not have the opportunity to continue his master classes on a regular basis.
Special gratitude also goes to:
The Very Revd Kwok-keung Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral, for his kind presence this evening, and for his constant loving blessings and prayers for Malcolm.
Maestro Michelle Kim and Maestro Niu Niu (Zhang Shengliang), Malcolm’s beloved masters with heart of gold, and consultants of the concert this evening. Even in times of our hardship, they were willing to forgo tuition fees, selflessly educating Malcolm with patience and love, leading him toward performance opportunities, and accompanying him step by step along his music journey.
Madame Amy Tsang, my buddy-bestie, the title sponsor and gracious host of this concert. I cannot express enough gratitude for her volunteering such generous sponsorship.
Mrs. Winnie Kang, JP, Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Labour and Welfare Bureau for sharing the Government’s ongoing efforts and support in the development of inclusive arts;
President Arling Ng and Madame Candy Ng of Parsons Music, Malcolm’s piano sponsor and treasured companions throughout his music journey;
Dr. Alice Chiu, JP, who appointed Malcolm as the Ambassador of Sheen Hok Charity Foundation since 2020, surrounding him with unconditional love and treasured performance opportunities; and
Mr. Alex Lee, renowned DJ and our very important MC and narrator this evening. I am also a devoted fan of Alex and his celebrated long-running RTHK programme “Made in Hong Kong 李志剛”.
I recently shared in an interview that during all those years when I drove Malcolm to school and to countless therapy appointments, I would retreat to the small cabin of my car during the waiting hours — often alone and slipping into self-pity. It was the programmes of Alex and RTHK Radio 2 that kept me company and comforted my heart and soul.
And zillions thanks to our corporate sponsors and supporters: The Coffee Academics, David Yurman, and Hugo Lam of HL Marketing.
I am also deeply grateful to Ms. Monica Chen and Dr. Christina Tse. Because of their generosity in providing me us comfortable living spaces in Taiwan and Hong Kong, Malcolm and I can have the precious luxury of continuing this music journey.
沒有各位的支持與親臨參與， 今晚的音樂會亦無法實現。我 衷心感謝所有牽著梓源的手、 陪他一路走著這段音樂旅程的摯 友。梓源與我銘感五內，永誌不忘。
古典鋼琴音樂充滿演奏者 必須恪守的嚴謹規範，個人 風格必須建立在作曲家於樂譜裏 標示的要求之下，這與繪畫 等其他藝術形式迥異，後者可 憑即興與自由精神成就佳作。
對於像梓源這樣有學習障礙的 孩子而言，古典鋼琴音樂之路 可說是障礙重重，荊棘滿途。
天父為梓源和我安排了一段 充滿挑戰的人生旅程。我們懷著 感恩之心接受，並將以堅毅不拔 的精神竭力前行。有天父的保守 帶領，有各位的同行相伴，梓源 定能跨越一切。
謹祝各位身體健康，滿有愛、喜 樂與平安。願天父常與你同在， 賜福予你們每一位。
詩篇127:1-2
若不是耶和華建造房屋，建造 的人就枉然勞力；若不是耶和 華看守城池，看守的人就枉然 警醒。
My wholehearted gratitude goes out to every cherished friend who has held Malcolm’s hand and walked beside him on this music journey. Malcolm and I are deeply indebted, and we will carry that gratitude with us always.
Classical piano music is governed by strict conventions that a pianist must honour; personal expression must be built upon the precise requirements laid out by composers in the scores. It is not like painting or other art forms where accomplishments can spring from improvisation and free spirit. For a child like Malcolm, who faces learning difficulties, the road of classical piano is full of thorns and obstacles.
Father God has assigned Malcolm and me a challenging life journey. We accept it with thankful hearts and will do our utmost to persevere. With Father God’s guidance and the companionship of all of you, Malcolm will find his way.
I wish you all good health, love, joy, and peace. May Father God bless each and every one of you and with you always.
Psalm 127:1-2
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
節目介紹
Programme Note
剛才梓源為大家彈奏的開場曲 是 李斯特第十二首超技練習曲， 作品139《降雪》。
這首光聽個名字就知道似「武林 秘笈」、要「武功蓋世」的高手 方能彈得好的曲目，對梓源來說 意義非凡，因為這曲目是一個 里程碑，標誌了他音樂旅程中 新的一頁。
於2026年，在香港展能藝術會及 利希慎基金贊助「展能藝術發展 基金」支持下，梓源可以跟金美雪 （Michelle）大師及牛牛大師上 兩年的大師課。
第一課在今年一月，就是由 Michelle大師指導梓源如何把 這首曲目彈得更好。
其實早在2023年初Michelle大師 就已經大膽地選了這首「一聽就 知道難」的曲目教梓源，但教了兩 三頁，梓源家庭發生巨變，爸爸 突然辭世，兩母子無依無靠，顛沛 流離。
雖然Michelle大師和牛牛大師 兩位都願意不收學費繼續教導梓 源，但媽媽Monica覺得恆常地上 「覇王」課，實在過意不去，再加 上四處漂泊，居無定所，沒有 鋼琴練習，於是梓源學了這首 《降雪》的四份之一便輟學了。
後來Monica的摯友謝慧潔醫生 和陳浥萍小姐在香港和台北分別 不收租無償借了個地方給梓源和 媽媽居住，一直到現在，令兩母子 不用再顛沛流離。
金利豐集團創辦人朱李月華女士 及一眾好友給了Monica一大筆 現金解決燃眉之急。
柏斯音樂亦免費讓梓源使用位於 紅磡選琴中心的三角琴練習。
梓源和媽媽Monica才慢慢安定 下來。於是媽媽便自己看著譜， 繼續逐行逐行慢慢教梓源，粗疏 彈完這首浪漫優美的《降雪》， 今年再由Michelle大師指導完善， 把曲目彈奏得更細膩更有層次。
在媽媽眼中，梓源能夠彈得到這首 「超」技練習曲其實都算「超」乎想 像。今次彈得未夠完善，兩年後畢 業演奏會時希望再彈會更好更成 熟。
The opening repertoire Malcolm presented is: Liszt’s Transcendental Étude No. 12, S.139 Chasse-neige
Just by its name, this repertoire sounds like a “martial arts secret manual” – some kung fu skills only a fighter with “unparalleled ability” could master. Indeed this repertoire holds great significance for Malcolm because it is a milestone marking a new chapter in Malcolm's music journey.
In 2026, Malcolm was granted the Artists with Disability Development Fund by Lee Hysan Foundation and Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong. With such support, Malcolm is able to attend a two-year master class programme with Maestro Michelle and Mastro Niu Niu to pursue a material advancement in piano skills.
In January this year, in the very first master class, funded by the above-said scholarship, with Maestro Michelle, Malcolm sought Master’s guidance to refine the performance of this repertoire.
In fact, as early as 2023, Maestro Michelle had boldly selected this piece, which is “difficult at first listen”, for Malcolm. But after only two to three pages, Malcolm’s family was struck by a devastating upheaval — his father passed away suddenly, throwing the family from the castle in the air to a swamp. With no one to depend on, Malcolm and his mother were left adrift, homeless.
Although both Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu kind-heartedly offered to continue teaching Malcolm for free, Monica could not bring herself to accept lessons indefinitely without paying tuition fee. Compounding this, the lack of a stable home, frequent relocations, and the absence of a piano to practice on meant that Malcolm had only managed to learn a quarter of Chasse-neige before his studies came to a halt.
Later, Monica’s close friends — Dr. Christina Tse and Ms. Monica Chen — kindly provided Malcolm and Monica with rent-free places to stay in Hong Kong and Taipei, respectively until now.
Madame Pollyanna Chu, Founder of Kingston Financial Group, along with a group of close friends, gave Monica a large sum of cash to solve her immediate financial difficulties.
Parsons Music also allowed Malcolm to use the practice room with a grand piano at their Piano Selection Centre in Hung Hom, free of charge. Gradually, mother and son began to find their footing.
Monica then set about teaching Malcolm the repertoire herself, practicing with him bar by bar and page by page, meticulously following the score until they had roughly worked their way through this romantic and beautiful Chasse-neige. In this year's master classes, Maestro Michelle began guiding Malcolm toward refining the performance with greater detail and depth.
其實，學習古典鋼琴音樂對 梓源 以言，絕對是輸在起跑線上，而且 輸得極其慘烈。
因為自閉症小朋友腦部發展 異常，令他們往往無法「跨越大腦 中線」，即左右手只能做類同的 動作，無法同時進行有區別的活 動。「左手畫圓右手畫方」「右手彈 主音大聲點，左手彈伴奏小聲 點」這些鋼琴入門基本功已經是 極大極難的挑戰。
由於大腦的缺陷，導致自閉症患者 的手眼、手腳、以及手指小肌肉協 調能力非常之弱。細膩的演奏要求 每隻手指的力度必須獨立且精準 地控制。踏板的應用需要雙手雙腳 精準的協調。這兩個入門基本功又 是大挑戰。
然後就是節奏，自閉症患者對空間 和時間的認知很弱，先不說較難 掌握的「自由節拍」（Rubato），樂 曲要求的「漸快」、「漸慢」、「還原」、 「變速」等，梓源好長的一段時間 仍然毫無概念。
再加上缺乏語言表達和理解能力， 嚴重學習障礙，要令梓源理解並 詮釋樂曲、掌握演奏技巧，再把 樂曲細膩動人地演奏出來，簡直 是一個「不可能的任務」。
唯一可以克服困難的方法，就是 媽媽日復日陪伴督促梓源不斷 練習，將樂章練成「肌肉記憶」 （Muscle Memory）。
梓源跟住為各位演奏蕭邦《革命》 練習曲，是梓源第一首學習的蕭邦 樂曲。
《革命》練習曲是梓源的音樂路上 一個重要里程碑。他憑藉此曲目 贏得香港展能藝術會2020/2021年 度《藝無疆》大獎，成為香港展能藝 術會鋼琴家。領受香港展能藝術會 無間斷的陪伴與支持。
在一個與郎朗大師同台的慈善 晚宴中，梓源演奏了這曲目， 當時香港管弦樂團的音樂總 監及指揮梵志登大師，BBS，在 郎朗大師和所有嘉賓面前讚揚了 梓源，說他的音樂純粹而美麗， 彈得比很多鋼琴家更好，給予梓源 和媽媽極大鼓勵。
梓源的音樂旅程開始於一天媽媽 將啤梨、香蕉、蘋果、橙等等的水果 貼紙作為「d-r-m-f-s」貼在一張A4 紙上充當樂譜，同樣一組貼紙則貼 在鋼琴鍵上，和三歲的小小梓源 一邊玩著「找相同」遊戲，一邊用 食指篤奏莫扎特的《一閃一閃 小星星》。
In Monica’s eyes, the very fact that Malcolm can play this "transcendental" étude is, in itself, "surreal and beyond imagination”, while she acknowledges that his current performance still has considerable room for improvement. She hopes that when Malcolm plays it again at his graduation concert two years from now, it will come closer to meeting Maestro Michelle’s expectations.
In fact, when it comes to learning classical piano music, Malcolm definitely lost at the starting line — and lost terribly.
Because the brain development of children with autism is atypical, they often cannot “cross the midline” – meaning their left and right hands can only perform similar movements, not distinct actions simultaneously. The basic piano skills of “drawing a circle with the left hand and a square with the right” as well as “right hand playing louder when doing theme and left hand softer when accompanying” are already major challenges.
Individuals on the autism spectrum often experience significant challenges with hand-eye, hand-foot, and fine motor coordination. Delicate piano performance requires precise, independent control of force in each finger, while pedal usage demands simultaneous coordination of both hands and both feet. These two fundamental motor skills pose an exceptionally steep challenge.
Rhythm and tempo proved equally formidable. Most if not all autistic individuals experience atypical temporal and spatial perception. Even before approaching the expressive freedom of rubato, concepts such as accelerando, ritardando, and a-tempo remained stubbornly unintelligible to Malcolm for a very long time.
Layered atop these motor and temporal hurdles are profound challenges in language comprehension and expression, coupled with severe learning disabilities. For Malcolm, the act of understanding and interpreting a score, mastering the requisite technique, and then finally express it with delicacy and emotional depth, i.e. the full arc of performance, becomes, for Malcolm, an undertaking best described as an "impossible mission."
The sole bridge across these obstacles lies in his mother's sustained, daily presence at his side, persistently guiding Malcolm through practice and repetition, until the music is absorbed into "muscle memory."
Malcolm will now perform Chopin's Revolutionary Étude for you all, the first Chopin piece he ever learnt.
The Revolutionary Étude marks a major milestone in Malcolm's music journey. With this very piece, he won the Grand Award of "Cross All Borders" Competition from the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong for 2020/2021, earning him the title of ADAHK Pianist and the unwavering companionship and support of the Association ever since.
從手指篤奏《小星星》到台上演奏 《降雪》與《革命練習曲》這兩首 被稱為音樂史上其中最艱深的 樂曲之一二，是梓源十數年來努力 練習的成果。希望大家喜歡。
上半場
與蕭邦音樂路上初遇見
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蕭邦C小調練習曲，作品10 第12首《革命》
梓源媽媽對梓源的啟蒙老師趙 適恒先生（Mark）深表敬意。
Mark非常勇敢，竟然在約短短一 年的課堂後，便毅然開始教導一位 患有自閉症，既不會講話、也不 明白老師講話的七歲小朋友，如斯 困難的蕭邦革命練習曲。梓源基本 上跳過了所有初級課程，直接進入 八級甚至演奏級的曲目。
Mark的奇特理論是：淺的、深的 橫竪梓源都會是不懂，不如就 學深的吧！
梓源不懂看譜，上課時，Mark會握 住梓源的小手，逐個音符逐小節地 手把手按琴鍵，重覆又重覆地按， 讓梓源記住。
梓源注意力特別短，經常在課程 中逃學開溜，Mark開玩笑說，每次 鋼琴課都像在和梓源玩摔角， 幸好他是一位健身愛好者，才夠 力氣把梓源按住留在鋼琴邊。
每節課後，梓源和「虎媽」便一起日 復日練習這幾小節，直到下一週 的課程——Mark和梓源又再 手把手練習、人按人摔角。
這三人組要用年多兩年的時間， 才能把一首3至4分鐘的蕭邦練習 曲粗略學習一遍。之後再要經過 長年累月的陪彈練習，才能令梓源 彈出流水行雲般的演奏技巧。
但彈過仍然會忘記，最近3月Michelle大師帶著梓源在HKGNA 香港新世代協會的《音樂是力量》 研討會中，演奏此首彈了十幾年的 《革命》練習曲，幾次比賽和表演 前，梓源都分別跟Michelle大師和 牛牛大師溫習過這曲目。
但3月演奏前的預備課時， 當Michelle大師聽完梓源彈完 此曲後，沉默了好一陣子，然後 面上流露出那種一言難盡 「唔係卦」的無奈表情。Michelle 大師心裡可能已經在仰天長嘯， 壯懷激烈：「天啊，怎麼之前所教 又忘得七七八八了！」
At a charity gala where he shared the stage with Maestro Lang Lang, Malcolm performed this étude. On that occasion, Maestro Jaap van Zweden, BBS, Music Director and Conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, praised Malcolm in front of Lang Lang and all the guests, remarking that his music was pure and beautiful, and that he played better than many pianists. His words were an immense encouragement to both Malcolm and his mother.
Malcolm's music journey began one day when his mother took fruit stickers—pear, banana, apple, orange—for d-r-m-f-s and placed them on a sheet of A4 paper as a score. She then placed matching stickers on the piano keys. Together with little threeyear-old Malcolm, they played a game of "spot the match," guiding his index finger to poke out the melody of Mozart's "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
From poking out "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to performing “Chasse Neigh” and “Revolutionary Étude” on stage — two works widely regarded as among the most challenging piano repertoires — this is the fruit of Malcolm's dedication and hard work over more than a decade. We hope you enjoy it.
First Encounter with Chopin in My Music Journey
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Chopin's Étude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 Revolutionary
Malcolm's mother holds his first teacher, Mr. Mark Chai, in deep respect and admiration.
Mark was remarkably courageous. After barely a year of lessons, he boldly embarked on teaching a seven-year-old child with autism, one who could neither speak nor comprehend his teacher's words, the extraordinarily difficult Chopin's Revolutionary Étude. Malcolm essentially bypassed all elementary repertoires, leaping directly into material at the Grade 8 or diploma level.
Mark's reasoning was simple — but weird — whether the piece was easy or difficult, Malcolm wouldn't get it anyway, so why not just learn the difficult one?
Malcolm could not read music scores. During lessons, Mark would take Malcolm's small hand in his own, pressing his finger on the piano key note by note, bar by bar, again and again, repeating until Malcolm remembered.
Malcolm's attention span was exceptionally short, and he would frequently attempt to escape mid-lesson. Mark joked that every piano lesson felt like wrestling with Malcolm, and it was fortunate he was a fitness enthusiast and a daily gym-goer — only that gave him the strength to keep Malcolm pinned beside the piano.
然後，Michelle大師還是隨即又 耐心仔細地慢慢把梓源的錯誤 一一改正過來。梓源在台上演奏 當日，演講者正是指揮家梵志登 大師的夫人阿特耶·梵志登 （Mrs. Aaltje van Zweden）。 夫人同Jaap大師一樣表揚了 梓源，成就了這目一個有趣難忘的 閉環。
其實，台上每一首曲目都體現了 音樂路上每位恩師、媽媽和梓源 的「努力」、「不放棄」和「堅持」， 使不可能的任務得以完成。
以下又是梓源媽媽很喜歡分享的 一個勵志小故事：
啟蒙老師Mark在第一次課後便 斷言拒絕繼續教梓源，理由是 「hopeless（無希望）」。這個說法 媽媽覺得很難吞嚥，但也得承認 這並非毫無根據。
不過「虎媽」還是堅持「永不妥 協，永不放棄」，並動了些心思， 建議Mark來教兩節，—節教 媽媽，一節教梓源，給Mark來 一個「雙倍課時，雙倍學費」，並 為表誠意，親自開車管接管送老 師上下課。一個多月後，當Mark和 梓源開始習慣彼此的存在後， 媽媽便先行告退，溜之大吉。 媽媽做陪彈助教已經夠累，不想 做學生了。
沒多久，Mark和梓源爸爸 （Mansfield）成了好朋友，課程 風雨不改地持續了十數年。
的確是「風雨不改」！有一次，十 號風球，家門前的大樹也被狂風 吹倒了，車不能進不能出。突然 門鈴響起，原來Mark在狂風 暴雨中，穿著透明膠雨衣從他 跑馬地的家攀山涉水徒步上 深水灣道山丘頂，再爬過倒下來的 樹來莫宅上課，那種堅持上課百折 不撓的精神，的確令人肅然起敬。
經過多年鋼琴課堂後，一天梓 源媽媽問Mark，梓源是否還是 「Hopeless」？他呆了一下，停頓 片刻，然後說：「He is marvelous！ （他真的了不起！）」
時光荏苒，這一段從「了無希 望」（Hopeless）到「了不起」 （Marvellous）的漫長旅程，仿如 昨日。
梓源在幼兒時期對蕭邦的《幻想 即興曲》非常著迷。每天都要重複 又重複地、孜孜不倦地聽上十數 次，百聽不厭。
After each lesson, Malcolm and his Tigress Mom would practice those few measures together day after day until the following week's session — when Mark and Malcolm would once again engage in hand-overhand practice and human-versus-human wrestling.
It took this trio well over a year or two just to roughly learn a single three-to-four-minute Chopin étude. Only after years of sustained, accompanied practice could Malcolm eventually play with the fluid, effortless technique one hears today.
Yet even after playing it, he forgets.
This past March, Maestro Michelle brought Malcolm to the stage at the “Hong Kong Generation Next Association Music is Power" Symposium, to performing this very étude — one he has played for over a decade.
Malcolm had reviewed the piece with both Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu prior to several competitions and performances.
But during the preparatory lesson before the March performance, after listening to Malcolm play the piece through, Maestro Michelle fell silent for quite a moment. Her face then registered that expression of “long suffering sigh made visible”, as if to say, “Oh my goodness! How has he forgotten the things I taught him again?!"
And yet, Maestro Michelle immediately and patiently set about correcting Malcolm's mistakes, one by one, with meticulous care. On the day of the performance, the speaker in the Symposium was none other than Mrs. Aaltje van Zweden, wife of Maestro Jaap van Zweden. Like her husband before her, she praised Malcolm warmly, bringing this piece's journey to a fitting and memorable full circle.
In truth, every piece performed on stage embodies the "effort," "never giving up," and "perseverance" of every mentor, his mother, and Malcolm himself — together making the impossible mission possible.
Here is another little story that Malcolm's mother loves to share:
After the very first lesson, Mark flatly refused to continue teaching Malcolm, his reason being "hopeless." The mother found this assessment hard to swallow, though she had to concede it was not entirely groundless.
Still, the Tigress Mom insisted on "never give in, never give up." She resorted to a small stratagem, proposing that Mark teach two lessons — one for her, and one for Malcolm — offering him double lessons for double pay. As a further gesture of sincerity, she personally chauffeured the teacher to and from the lessons. After a little over a month, once Mark and Malcolm had grown accustomed to each other's presence, the mother quietly excused herself and slipped away. Being a piano coach accompanying practices was exhausting enough; she had no desire to remain a student.
Very soon, Mark and Malcolm's father, Mansfield, became close friends, and the lessons continued
就是梓源這個偏執，令媽媽開始 想到要教他學習彈鋼琴。就像 Monica的嫲嫲教Monica的爸爸 彈琴，然後爸爸教Monica一樣， 傳承下去。
去年十月，梓源為扶康會Art Hub開幕禮彈奏此曲目時，牛牛 大師還特意在風塵撲撲的環球 音樂會日程中，抽空為梓源錄上 教學視頻，耐心地逐小段解釋 示範和教導這首《幻想即興曲》。
今年的大師課，梓源也跟牛牛大師 再學習和完善這曲目。
接著下來，梓源將彈奏這首由細到 大的最愛：蕭邦升C小調幻想即興 曲，作品66。
上半場的主題是「音樂路上與蕭邦 初遇見」。
完結前，梓源為各位彈奏蕭邦的 《英雄波蘭舞曲》。
和蕭邦《幻想即興曲》一樣，這首 曲目也是梓源的最愛。
今年和牛牛大師上大師課時，便是 温習完善這首曲目。
第一節課時，當梓源在牛牛大師 面前彈完這首樂曲後，牛牛大師也 就是倒抽了一口涼氣，又是沈默 了好一大會，然後同Michelle大師 一樣，臉上亦流露出那種一言 難盡、不知從何教起的無奈表情。
這也怪不了梓源，因為梓源媽媽 小時候學彈這樂曲時，也是亂彈 一通，重來未學識。
牛牛大師當然接著同樣是耐心地 逐一指出梓源一系列需要改正的 地方，全都是梓源的弱門死穴。
包括了節奏、踏板和做分句，牛牛 大師逐項細心示範教導，叮囑要 把梓源的手從琴鍵提上來，便能 分句，這樣才能彈出波蘭舞曲的 感覺。
緊遵師命，兩母子回家練習。
但是，曲子練了四天每天7小時 之後，還是分不了句。特別是一段 只是十三個音，每三或四個音分成 一句的段落，就算媽媽手把手練 習無數遍後，還是失敗。十三個音 炒成一碟，分不了句。
之前提過自閉症患者的通病是雙 手雙腳協調很差。梓源就是做不 到這個「腳踩踏板手提起來」看似 簡單的動作。
"Come rain or shine" is no exaggeration. Once, during a Typhoon Signal No. 10, a massive tree in front of the family’s house was uprooted by the gale, blocking all vehicular access. Suddenly the doorbell rang — it was Mark. He had trekked through the howling storm from his home in Happy Valley, wearing a transparent plastic raincoat, climbing the steep slopes of Deep Water Bay Road on foot, and scrambling over the fallen tree to reach the Mok residence for the lesson. Such unyielding dedication to teaching commands profound respect.
After many years of piano lessons, Monica asked Mark one day, whether Malcolm was still "hopeless." Mark paused, momentarily stunned. After a brief silence, he said: "He is marvelous!"
Time has flown by. The long journey from "Hopeless" to "Marvelous" feels as vivid as if it happened only yesterday.
As a baby and toddler, Malcolm was utterly captivated by Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu. Every single day, he would listen to it tirelessly, over and over, more than a dozen times — never growing tired of it.
It was precisely this obsession of Malcolm's that Monica started considering to teach him the piano. It was a legacy to be passed down, just as Monica's grandmother had taught her father to play the piano, and her father had taught Monica.
Last year, in October 2025, when Malcolm performed this piece at the opening ceremony of Fu Hong Society's Art Hub, Maestro Niu Niu — amidst his whirlwind global concert schedule — took the time to record a special teaching video for Malcolm, patiently explaining, demonstrating, and instructing him section by section on the Fantaisie-Impromptu.
In this year's master classes, Malcolm has again worked with Maestro Niu Niu to refine and polish this very piece.
Now, Malcolm will perform the piece that has been his lifelong favorite since childhood — Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66.
The theme of the first half of the programme is "First Encounters with Chopin on the Music Journey."
To conclude this half, Malcolm will perform Chopin's "Heroic Polonaise”.
Like Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu, this piece is also Malcolm's favourite.
During this year's master classes with Maestro Niu Niu, this was the piece they spent most of the time reviewed and refined.
In their first session, after Malcolm had finished playing the piece for Maestro Niu Niu, the Maestro drew a sharp intake of breath and fell silent for a long while. Then, much like Maestro Michelle before him, his face registered that same “long suffering sigh made visible” expression. One can hardly blame Malcolm, for when his mother learned this piece as a child, she too played it in utter chaos and never truly mastered it.
最後，天父帶領，媽媽突然福至 心靈，告訴梓源每彈完一句，用手 背碰一下揭開了的琴蓋邊緣，梓源 終於做到這個分句手法。
關關難過慢慢過，這就是梓源練琴 的日常。
幾天前牛牛大師是剛完成北美 巡迴音樂會剛下飛機便來幫梓源 上課預備音樂會，聽完梓源重彈 這首曲目後，大師又是沈默了 好一會，接著平淡地說了句：「嗯。 總算能完成⋯⋯」
然後，又指出另一個梓源需要 大大改善的重點：左右手聲量 控制。這又是梓源另一個弱門 死穴。
還有，更難的是，牛牛大師要梓源 練成一個習慣，在全部手指一起 按和弦時，右手小指或其中一隻 手指要比其他手指大力點，把 和弦��的主音彈出來做聲部層 次。這次輪到媽媽面上出現那個 「我的天呀！」的無奈表情。這就是 梓源死穴中的死穴啊 !
Michelle大師和牛牛大師兩位其 實對梓源的期望頗高。一位大師要 他彈超技「武林祕笈」，另一位要 他解開死穴中的死穴。要彈得令 大師滿意，梓源還需要下大苦功。
現在請大家欣賞梓源這幾個月來 努力練習的成績——蕭邦降A大調 波蘭舞曲，作品53《英雄》。
中場休息
下半場 繼續征途
梓源剛剛演奏的曲目是 拉赫曼 尼諾夫G小調前奏曲，作品23， 第5首。梓源第二次在禮賓府表演 時，便為時任特首林太及眾嘉賓 演奏了此節奏強勁兼古靈精怪之 曲目，成為爸爸媽媽一份美好的 結婚週年紀念禮物。
這曲目對梓源來說也有「不可能 任務」，就是在中段抒情的段落中， 有兩個像對話般的旋律一問一答， 互相呼應，加上伴奏部份，兩隻手 要彈出三隻手的效果。
經過無數次反覆練習這曲目後， 梓源媽媽開始在腦海中呈現一個 關於此曲的小劇場，一隻不懷好意 的怪獸邀請男孩與他共舞，把他 催眠並誘拐他進入另一世界， 最後一人一獸在旋風中憑空消失。 梓源媽媽特別畫出這故事，幫助 梓源理解。這幅速寫被收錄在電子 場刊內和大家分享。
Maestro Niu Niu, of course, then proceeded with equal patience to point out, one by one, a whole series of corrections Malcolm needed — every single one targeting Malcolm's Achilles' heels or weakest spots.
These included rhythm, pedal work, and phrasing. The Maestro demonstrated each element meticulously, emphasizing that Malcolm must lift his hands away from the keys to create the phrasing; only then could the distinctive character of a polonaise emerge.
Faithfully obeying their master’s instructions, mother and son returned home to practice.
Yet, after four days, seven-hour practice each day, the phrasing remained out of reach. In particular, there was a passage of just thirteen notes, meant to be phrased in groups of three to four notes. Even after countless rounds of hand-over-hand guidance from his mother, Malcolm still could not execute it. The thirteen notes emerged as a scrambled jumbo — the phrases would not separate.
As mentioned, a common challenge for individuals on the autism spectrum is poor coordination between hands and feet. Malcolm simply could not master the seemingly straightforward action of "foot on pedal, hand lifting off."
Finally, as if guided by Father God, inspiration suddenly struck the mother. She told Malcolm that after playing each phrase, he should lightly touch the back of his hand to the raised edge of the open piano lid. With this, Malcolm was at last able to achieve the phrasing technique.
Overcoming each hurdle slowly, one by one — such is the daily reality of Malcolm's practice.
Just a few days ago, Maestro Niu Niu had barely stepped off a plane from a North American concert tour when he came to give Malcolm a lesson in preparation for this concert. After listening to Malcolm play the piece again, the Maestro fell silent for quite a moment again, then remarked simply and evenly, "Hmm. At least he could complete the song.”
He then proceeded to highlight another crucial area requiring significant improvement — dynamic control between the left and right hands. This, too, is another of Malcolm's pronounced weak spots, due to the symptom of difficulty in crossing midline as outlined previously.
And what was even more difficult was that Maestro Niu Niu wants Malcolm to develop the habit — when pressing down all fingers together for a chord, striking slightly harder with the right-hand little finger (or whichever finger carrying the melody) in order to bring out the principal voice within the chord. This time, it was the mother’s turn to have that “Oh my goodness” expression on her face. This was truly Malcolm’s most fatal weakness among all fatal weaknesses.
Both Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu actually hold rather high expectations for Malcolm. One makes him perform a virtuosic 'secret martial arts manual,' while the other wants him to unlock the Achilles' heel of Achilles' heels. To play well enough to earn the maestros' satisfaction, Malcolm still has a great deal of hard work ahead of him."
接住下來，梓源會為大家演奏 任光《彩雲追月》這首樂曲，牛牛 大師說要彈出中秋佳節家家戶戶 團圓賞月、吃月餅、玩燈籠時的 歡樂和活潑，這也較切合梓源的 本性，不用拘泥於一般太憇靜的 演譯。
但是，這首曲目對梓源來說實在 非常困難，不僅因為這是一首抒情 作品，還因為在中段要求左右手 之間不斷切換強度的技術挑戰。
經過密集的訓練，梓源提高了左右 手協調性，在演奏細節方面取得了 很大的進步。梓源憑藉這首曲目 第二次贏得香港展能藝術會 2023/24年度大獎，是有汗有淚的 努力換來不易的回報。
梓源爸爸Mansfield最愛為梓源 報名參加各式各項鋼琴比賽，藉以 鼓勵梓源努力練習。2023年香港 展能藝術會的比賽是爸爸最後 佈置給梓源的功課。很遺憾，爸爸 已經再不能當攝影師和啦啦隊， 再看不到梓源參加和勝出比賽了。
2023年初，當梓源正在學習 李斯特《降雪》和蕭邦《英雄波蘭 舞曲》時，爸爸突然猝逝，不辭 而別。梓源和媽媽頓失最愛，無依 無靠，陷入顛沛流離的境況。沒 有了家園，沒有了三角鋼琴，沒有 了大師課和Mark的鋼琴課。當時 母子從雲端墮入泥沼，處於生命 中最黑暗的日子裡，流離失所， 連住的地方也沒有，生活也成 問題，更遑論鋼琴和音樂空間⋯⋯
幸好在這時，他們得到媽媽的中學 同學謝慧潔醫生、好姊妹陳浥萍 小姐，以及眾多好朋友和柏斯音樂 的陪伴支持，令兩母子不會孤單 寂寞，仍然能夠沉浸在愉悅的音樂 世界中，讓憂傷的心靈得以慢慢 調適、療愈。
仁愛的金美雪大師和牛牛大師， 出於同情和愛梓源的心，在比賽和 表演前不收學費提供大師班，令 梓源的音樂生命仍然有長進。
兩母子感激之情，銘記於心。
送別爸爸時，Malcolm彈奏了貝多 芬的《悲愴奏鳴曲》，一首悲傷卻仍 充滿希望的樂曲。
在今年牛牛大師的課堂上，梓源 學習了新曲目——蕭邦《升C小 調夜曲》。媽媽將蕭邦緬懷波蘭 家國之情，解釋成梓源能理解 得到和感受得到的，失去了爸爸的 傷痛，牽掛著爸爸的情感。
悲痛中還是有平安。身為基督徒， 我們明白到，死亡，只是暫時的 分離。
Now, please enjoy the fruit of Malcolm's dedicated practice over these past several months — Chopin's Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 Heroic (the Polonaise Héroïque).
Intermission
Second Session of the Concert — Ongoing Music Journey
Malcolm has just performed Rachmaninov's Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5.
On his second appearance at Government House, he played this rhythmically driving and delightfully quirky piece for then-Chief Executive Mrs. Carrie Lam and an assembly of distinguished guests — a beautiful wedding anniversary gift for his parents.
This repertoire too, presented Malcolm with an "impossible mission." In the lyrical middle section, two melodies engage in a kind of dialogue, one answering the other in call and response, while the accompaniment weaves beneath them. Together, they demand that two hands produce the effect of three.
After Michelle’s patient guidance and Mother-andson’s countless practices, a little theatre of the mind began to take shape in Monica’s imagination. In it, a cute monster yet with evil intentions invites a boy to dance, mesmerizes him, and lures him away into another world. In the end, both boy and beast vanish into thin air, being swept away in a whirlwind. Monica drew this very story as a sketch to help Malcolm understand the music, and the drawing has been included in the digital programme to share with all.
Next, Malcolm will perform Ren Guang's Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon. Maestro Niu Niu advised that the piece should convey the joy and lively spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival—families reuniting, moon gazing, eating mooncakes, and playing with lanterns. This interpretation, he felt, is far more suited to Malcolm's natural disposition, freeing him from the constraints of a more conventionally serene approach.
Even so, this piece is exceptionally difficult for Malcolm — not only because it is a lyrical work, but also because the middle section demands a technical feat of constantly shifting dynamics between the left and right hands.
Through intensive drilling, Malcolm's hand coordination has markedly improved. With this repertoire, Malcolm won the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong's Grand Award for the second time in 2023/24. It is a hard-won reward, earned through effort drenched in both sweat and tears.
Malcolm's father, Mansfield, took the great pleasure in signing Malcolm up for all manners of piano competitions, using them as encouragement or motivation for Malcolm to practice diligently. The Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong's competition in 2023/24 was the very last assignment his father ever gave him. Sadly, Dad can no longer be there as photographer and cheerleader; he will never again see Malcolm enter a competition, nor watch him win.
貝多芬
C小調第八號鋼琴奏鳴曲 作品13《悲愴》 第二樂章：如歌的慢板
蕭邦 升C小調第20號夜曲
下一首曲目是家傳戶曉的《黃河》 鋼琴協奏曲（牛牛改篇），第一樂章： 《黃河船夫曲》。
此協奏樂曲之雙鋼琴版本由牛牛 大師在第八段略作改編後成為 獨奏格式。梓源亦曾與香港管弦 樂團於香港文化中心協奏黃河協 奏曲第三樂章：《黃河憤》。大家 可以上Youtube收聽。（搜尋關鍵 字：Malcolm Mok - yellow river）
https://m.youtube.com/ watch?v=Cd2wnaI-E0M&pp=0gcJCU8Co7VqN5tD
梓源 好幸運得到Michelle大師和 牛牛大師指導彈奏此曲目。更榮幸 是，指導也來自此曲作曲家殷承宗 大師。
殷��宗大師曾在朱利亞音樂學院 任客席教授，兩位大師師傅也是 畢業於這世界第一的音樂學院。
Michelle大師就讀朱利亞音樂學 院時，更是殷承宗大師本尊親自教 導她演奏此協奏曲目。
這首振奮人心且充滿活力的作品， 成了 梓源 在舞台上演出的最愛曲 目。梓源上無線電視台「耀保良」節 目時便是彈奏這曲目，在此多謝保 良局譚毓楨主席給 梓源 上「星光 ����耀保良」這個大舞台難能可貴 的機會。
再次衷心感謝您們的支持。
撰文：張慧（梓源母親）
In early 2023, while Malcolm was learning Liszt's Chasse-neige and Chopin's Heroic Polonaise, his father passed away suddenly, departing without a word of farewell. Malcolm and his mother lost their dearest love in an instant. Bereft and anchorless, they were plunged into a state of utter displacement. No home. No grand piano. No master classes, and no lessons with Mark.
Mother and son, who had once walked among the clouds, now found themselves mired in mud. They were living through the darkest days of their lives — homeless, rootless, struggling even to meet basic needs, let alone to carve out space for a piano or for music.
Yet in the midst of this, they were not alone. They were upheld by the companionship of Dr. Christina Tse, Ms. Monica Chen, and all other dearest and greatest friends, and Parsons Music. Through their kindness, mother and son were not left to face the silence and solitude by themselves. They were still able to dwell in the consoling world of music, allowing their wounded hearts the time and space to slowly mend and heal.
Out of their profound kindness as well as deep compassion and love for Malcolm, both Maestro Michelle Kim and Maestro Niu Niu offered free master classes prior to competitions and performances. Because of them, Malcolm's musical life has continued to grow and flourish.
The gratitude both mother and son feel is etched indelibly upon their hearts.
At his father's farewell, Malcolm played Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata second movement, a piece steeped in sorrow, yet brimming still with hope.
In this year's lessons with Maestro Niu Niu, Malcolm began learning a new piece : Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor. His mother Monica has interpreted Chopin's longing for his Polish homeland in terms that Malcolm can grasp and feel — the pain of losing his father, the ache of missing him, the tender hold of memory.
Yet even in grief, there is peace. As Christians, we hold fast to the understanding that death is but a temporary parting.
Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 Pathétique II. Adagio cantabile
Chopin
Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor
The next repertoire is the beloved and widely known Ren Guang's Yellow River Piano Concerto (arr. Niu Niu), first movement, The Song of Yellow River Boatmen.
特別嗚謝 Special Thanks
The two-piano version of this concerto was adapted by Maestro Niu Niu in section 8 into a solo piano format. Malcolm has also previously performed the third movement of the Yellow River Concerto — “Yellow River Wrath" — with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre which was shared on the Youtube (search key words: Malcolm Mok - yellow river).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2wnaI-E0M&pp=0gcJCU8Co7VqN5tD
Malcolm has been extraordinarily fortunate to receive guidance from both Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu for this repertoire. Even more remarkably, he has been honoured with instruction from the composer of this very piece, Maestro Yin Chengzong himself.
Maestro Yin Chengzong once served as a visiting professor at The Juilliard School. Both Maestro Michelle and Maestro Niu Niu are graduates of this world-renowned conservatory. In fact, during Maestro Michelle’s time at Juilliard, it was Maestro Yin Chengzong personally who taught her how to perform this concerto.
This rousing and vibrant work has become one of Malcolm's favorite pieces to perform on stage.
He played it during his appearance on the TVB programme Po Leung Kuk Gala Spectacular. Here, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Jenny Tam, Chairperson of Po Leung Kuk, for giving Malcolm the precious opportunity to step onto such a grand stage for Po Leung Kuk Gala Spectacular.
Once again, our heartfelt gratitude to you for everything.
Written by Monica Cheung (Malcolm’s Mother)
聖公會教省主教長陳謳明大主教及夫人
The Most Reverend Andrew Chan, Archbishop of Hong Kong Anglican Church and Madame Sarah Chan
陳國強堂主任牧師 The Very Revd Kwok-keung Chan
利希慎基金 Lee Hysan Foundation
香港展能藝術會 Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
曾鳳嫻女士 Madame Amy Tsang
金美雪大師 Maestro Michelle Kim
牛牛大師 Maestro Niu Niu
李志剛先生 Mr. Alex Lee
柏斯音樂 Parsons Music
David Yurman
The Coffee Academics
Mr. Hugo Lam and HL Marketing
趙曾學韞博士，太平紳士 Dr. Alice Chiu, JP
陳浥萍小姐 Ms. Monica Chen
謝慧潔醫生 Dr. Christina Tse
趙式恒先生 Mr. Mark Anthony Chao
朱李月華女士 Madame Pollyanna Chu
譚毓楨女士 Madame Jenny Tam
Without anyone of them, the concert will not happen today. (Monica)
梓源媽媽腦海中拉赫曼尼諾夫G小調前奏曲的小劇場，一隻不懷好意的怪獸邀請男孩與他共 舞，把他催眠並誘拐他進入另一世界，最後一人一獸在旋風中憑空消失。梓源媽媽特別畫出 這故事，幫助梓源理解。
A little theatre of the mind began to take shape in Monica’s imagination for Rachmaninov's Prelude in G Minor. In it, a cute monster yet with evil intentions invites a boy to dance, mesmerizes him, and lures him away into another world. In the end, both boy and beast vanish into thin air, being swept away in a whirlwind. Monica drew this very story as a sketch to help Malcolm understand the music.
