Dream and Love Walk Together - The Voice of Mei Ying "Liang Meiying Charity Solo Concert Successfully Held

On July 21, 2024, the "Dreams and Love Walk Together - The Voice of Plum Shadow" Liang Meiying Charity Solo Concert, organized by the President of the Chinese Professional Women's Association in Canada, Liang Meiying, was held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. This performance was a charity fundraising event for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese charity organization, the Meng Ting Society, and was a complete success.

Ms. Liang Meiying, a talented soprano, has been continuously improving under the guidance of renowned teachers for many years. With her unique personal charm and singing talent, she enjoys a high reputation in the Chinese community in Toronto. She is not only a graduate of the Chinese Conservatory of Music's professional examination, but also a member of the Toronto Chinese Artists Center and a vocal instructor. Currently, she is studying under the renowned opera tenor, composer, instrumentalist, and vocal mentor Romulo Delgado, and has obtained professional certification as a music teacher from the Central Conservatory of Music.

She has been active on the cultural and artistic stage all year round, participating in numerous performances including the "2017 Newcomer New Song Concert", "2019 Newcomer New Song Concert", "Love in Hometown, Radiant China" concert, the first "Stars Shine" concert, the "Joyful Singers" concert from 2017 to 2023, and "Song Rhyme China · Classic Recitation · Art Chapter". In recent years, Ms. Liang Meiying has been invited to lead over a hundred performances of the national anthems of Canada and China for various large-scale celebration events organized by various clubs, earning her the title of "National Anthem Sister".

Ms. Liang Meiying, who has been active on the art stage since childhood, studied under music professor Mr. Yang Desun and national first-class actress Ms. Sha Ben from the General Political Song and Dance Troupe before immigrating. She has served as a host for evening parties, an amateur actress in film and television theater troupes, and participated in various forms of performances such as plays, sketches, dances, and solo performances, accumulating rich stage experience.

After immigrating, Ms. Liang Meiying returned to Toronto's cultural community and arts stage after several years of precipitation. In order to further enhance her singing skills, she studied under Huaqiang soprano singer Chen Lin from 2016 to 2019; From 2020 to 2023, she also studied cross-border singing techniques under the guidance of vocal educator and gold medalist of the Youth Song Competition, "Versatile Magic Sound" teacher Jie Jing. Her relentless efforts and deep exploration have laid a solid foundation for the upcoming solo concert.

The political guests who attended the concert to congratulate and watch the performance included Ontario Provincial Councilor Ko Man bin, Deputy Mayor of Richmond Hill City Chen Chi hui, City Councilor Choi Bing hui, Wanjin City Councilor Yang Qi qing, Federal Councilor Ma Wan li's assistant Sherry, and Federal Councilor Chen Sheng yuan's assistant. In their speeches, they said, "This concert is of great significance. Dreams and love walk together, and Leung Mei ying's good deeds are worth learning from. We hope more people will join the activity of love and dedication, and wish the performance a complete success

The congratulatory letters were sent by Ontario Provincial Councilor Wei Qiu Peifang, Toronto Mayor Zou Zhihui, Toronto City Councilor Nick Mantas, and City Councilor Jamaal Myers.

MARY MA's guests at the performance evening included Chen Xuelan, Director of Expansion and Communication at Mengtang Association, Kang Kai, Project Director, Wang Qingguan, Vice Chairman of Hualian Association, Liu Ying, Executive Director of Westland New Energy Company in Canada, Li Chuyun, Honorary President of Beijing Association, Yang Baofeng, President of Sichuan Association, Liu Xi, President of Shaanxi Association, Zhou Zhijun, President of Sanming Association, Hu Yuhui, President of University Federation, Tie Muer, Vice Chairman Zhao Changcong, President of Gansu Association Sui Zhao'an, President of Yangcheng Association Sam Lin, Vice President of University Federation Liu Yuanzong, Director of Shaanxi Association Mao Yi, President of Northwestern Polytechnical University Alumni Association Li Lixin, and Vice Chairman of Tianfei Multicultural Art Troupe Guan Suheng. Wang Naiyuan, Vice Chairman of Tianfei Multicultural Art Troupe, Zhao Xiuzhen, Leader of University Art Chorus, Chen Hanjun, President of Fenghua Club Guests including Jacky Qiao, President of the Canadian Air Volleyball Association, Wang Peizhong and his wife, President of the North American Chinese Health Association, Yan Jun, Vice President of the Qilu Association, Li Jianguo, President of the Shenyang Institute of Technology Alumni Association, Yang Haijun, President of the Canadian University Literature Society, Chen Gang, Vice President of the Xi'an Jiaotong University Alumni Association in Toronto, Su Chang, Founding President of the Northeast Normal University Alumni Association, Cathy Qin from the Toronto Career Planning Center, Wang Yuexiang, Executive Director of the Chinese Professional Women's Association in Canada, Anna Huang, Senior Hairdressing Designer in Ontario, owner of Gorgeous Beauty and Hairdressing Salon, and Ye Liping, Miss Durian Dessert, watched the performance.

This concert is hosted by the Toronto Chinese Artists Center. In the first half, Ms. Leung Mei ying performed a wonderful solo performance, featuring opera, dolphin, pop, and folk songs. The audience also enjoyed Mr. Cui Binghui, a councilor from Richmond Hill, playing the flute solo "Flower Demon"; The wonderful dances of teams such as the Lily Art Troupe of the Canadian Chinese Professional Women's Association, the Dance Troupe of the Canadian Multicultural Folk Arts Association, and the Meimei Dance Studio.

In the second half, Dr. Liang Erhei, composer of the Toronto Chinese Artists Center Philharmonic Orchestra, personally conducted and accompanied Liang Meiying. Liang Meiying played different songs including arias. Throughout the evening, Liang Meiying performed more than ten Chinese and Western songs with diverse styles and languages, showcasing her cross-border vocal skills. The audience also enjoyed the guest music master Yen Han Chen performing a solo black pipe; The entire evening party is undoubtedly a unique highlight of Toronto's cultural life this summer.

The surplus from this concert will be donated to the Mengtang Concert to support its development. Founded in 1964, the Mengtang Society is the first charity organization registered by Chinese people in Canada. It has always been committed to supporting the elderly, caring for the young, and promoting Chinese culture. Currently, it has four long-term care homes, three senior buildings, three Chinese schools, as well as youth groups, community and volunteer service centers. The donations after the performance are still being counted, and Liang Meiying's performance of "Dreams and Love Walk Together" is a role model for the Chinese community.

Thank you to all the teams who participated in this performance, including the chief planner Liang Erhei, the chief conductor Liang Meiying, the chief director, the stage director Shen Xieyuan, the host Guo Ran, the choreography, the performance volunteer team, as well as all the caring sponsors and individuals. Thank you to the media for their participation and coverage.