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Li Zheyi
PRESENTER
Li Zheyi
Best Composer at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards
A native of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, he has composed approximately 1,500 works and arranged nearly 4,500 pieces since beginning his career in music. His works include more than 100 productions spanning musicals, dance performances, stage plays, various forms of interdisciplinary theater, children’s theater, film and television advertising scores, and musical theater. Since embarking on his professional performing career, he has accumulated more than 2,000 performances. He has composed, arranged, and written scores for over 100 professional performing groups in Taiwan and abroad, and has performed at dozens of international arts festivals. He has produced approximately 65 albums. His works have been nominated for the Golden Melody Awards 17 times, and he won Best Composer at the 23rd Golden Melody Awards. In 2015, he received the Best Dance Music of the Year Award at the Hong Kong Dance Awards. He has twice won Best Classical Music Album at the “Top Ten Chinese Audiophile Record Awards,” and was nominated for Best Classical Music Performance Album at the 2010 “Chinese Music Awards.”
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Q & A
Q: How do you start your day?
A: The day begins with music and ends with music—that is the lifestyle of most musicians. During breaks, they have a cup of coffee to relax.
Q: Where do you usually spend most of your time?
A: The studio and every corner of Taiwan—you might see me on the road, so don’t be too surprised.
Q: Which restaurant do you visit most often?
A: I love trying new things, so I don’t go to the same restaurant twice. So, if you have any great hidden gems, let me know!! Don’t keep them to yourselves~~~~
Q: What do you do for entertainment after work?
A: Of course, I enjoy holding my daughter and playing with her. I try to spend time with her whenever I’m not working; that’s my greatest source of entertainment (and fulfillment).
Q: It’s quite difficult to meet Teacher Che-Yi.
A: No, not at all. As soon as you get up there...YouTubeYou’ll see me if you search for it, haha (laughs).
Q: What foods or places would you recommend to foreign travelers visiting Taiwan?
A: Ningxia Night Market. Every time I visit Ningxia Night Market, I follow the same food-lover’s itinerary. Appetizer: salted egg yolk taro cake; main course: red-braised pork curry rice paired with egg-drop winter melon and minced pork soup; dessert: Xiang Ji mochi shaved ice, followed by a cup of “freshly blended fruit juice”—perfect!
Visiting a night market is very convenient—you can take care of your main course, dessert, and drinks all at once, while also experiencing Taiwan’s local street food.
Q: What thoughts have you had about arranging music recently?
A: First, let me briefly explain that arranging and composing are two different things, although people often have trouble distinguishing between them. Arranging means taking someone else’s material and incorporating your own ideas into the creative process to turn it into the music you want. Composing means creating all the material yourself from scratch. Technically and professionally, the two are quite similar. The Wan Shaung Orchestra mostly focuses on arranging because we have always been trying to discover what Taiwan’s musical memories of these pieces are. If Wan Shaung performs new music, people will be unfamiliar with it, making it impossible to establish a connection or an impression of Taiwan. Therefore, in its arrangements, Wan Shaung now hopes to find more music that people identify with and create different styles that can appeal to a broader range of age groups. We first need to make people like it so that it can continue to be passed down.
Q: Is there a particular phrase that has had the greatest impact on you?
A: Teacher Lee Kuo-Hsiu said, “A person only needs to do one thing well in a lifetime to be successful.” I am someone who enjoys doing all kinds of different things. Over the past few decades, I have found that my physical energy does not seem to be as abundant as it was when I was young, and I also have less time available. So I have gradually streamlined the scope of my work and focused on doing one thing well. This saying has indeed changed me greatly.
Q: What do you find most interesting or appealing about Taiwan?
A: What attracts me the most is temple culture. Taiwanese people have a very endearing character and dedication when it comes to their beliefs. I recommend that everyone visit temples, especially since Taiwan has many temples of all sizes, each with its own unique features. The temples in each area can express the spirit of the local culture.
Q: What do you look forward to the most when staying at a hotel?
A: It is about the planning and design of the space. Actually, whether I am away from home for work or leisure, I think a sense of freshness is very important. In addition to hoping to broaden my horizons, what is even better about some hotels is that they let you see a different world. This includes the staff’s hospitality and the creation of an overall atmosphere, allowing me to gain some inspiration for my creative work outside of work or during my leisure time. I think this is also very important.
Q: What is your impression of the hotels under the Taipei Hotel group?
A: I discovered that each one has its own distinctive character, and creativity can be seen everywhere. On every floor, in every room, and in every corner, you can see how thoughtfully and imaginatively this hotel is run. These ideas are not conventional; it is constantly seeking the latest and most distinctive ways to present them to you. Coming here offers a very different experience.
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