【加拿大中文笔会消息】
2026年10月10日，由加拿大华人只谈吉他协会主办的“2027迈达金融·多伦多吉他春晚”（2027 Lunar New Year Guitar Night）新闻发布会在大多伦多地区万锦市举行。主办方宣布，这场以吉他艺术为核心、融合多元文化音乐风格的新春音乐盛会，将于2027年1月9日下午3时至6时，在列治文山D&H Centre隆重举行。
作为一场独具特色的社区文化音乐活动，本届吉他春晚突破传统春节晚会的表演形式，以吉他作为贯穿全场的音乐语言，汇集来自不同国家和文化背景的专业演奏家及音乐爱好者，通过指弹、古典、爵士、弹唱及跨界合作等形式，为加拿大观众带来一场富有国际色彩的音乐盛宴。
国际指弹大师加盟，展现吉他艺术魅力
本届晚会的一大亮点，是加拿大著名指弹吉他大师Don Ross的加盟。
Don Ross曾分别于1988年及1996年两度赢得美国国家指弹吉他大赛冠军，在国际原声吉他音乐领域享有盛誉。他以鲜明的个人风格和创新演奏技巧著称，将爵士、民谣、摇滚等不同音乐元素融合于吉他演奏之中，通过复杂而富有节奏感的指弹技巧，使一把吉他呈现出旋律、和声、低音与打击乐交织的丰富音响效果。
与Don Ross同台演出的，还有华人吉他演奏家陈肖珲（Xiaohui Chen）。
陈肖珲曾荣获2002年第四届全国吉他大赛弹唱组亚军，拥有三十余年音乐演奏经验。他长期致力于探索指弹吉他与中文歌曲演唱的结合，并将以原创作品及中文歌曲弹唱，展示华语音乐独特的情感表达。
两位具有不同音乐经历与艺术风格的演奏家同台合作，也成为本届春晚值得期待的节目之一。
多国音乐人齐聚舞台，体现加拿大多元文化特色
除两位领衔嘉宾之外，本届春晚还邀请了Leo Song、Crystal Hao、Kyoko Yokoma、Koji Hori、Andy Li、Gabby Nozaki及Roberto Nozaki等音乐人共同参与。
其中，来自日本京都的爵士吉他手Koji Hori将呈现充满即兴魅力的爵士音乐；年轻指弹吉他手Leo Song将展示富有技巧性的现代吉他作品；古典吉他手Andy Li则将为观众带来另一种细腻优雅的音乐表达。
具有巴西文化背景的Roberto Nozaki还将与女儿Gabby Nozaki携手演出，以音乐展现不同世代之间的交流与传承。Crystal Hao与爵士女歌手Kyoko Yokoma也将以各自独特的声音和艺术风格，为整场演出增添丰富色彩。
从民谣到爵士，从布鲁斯到巴西Bossa Nova，从东方旋律到西方现代指弹艺术，多种音乐元素将在同一舞台交汇。
据主办方介绍，晚会还计划安排全体吉他演奏者共同合奏作为压轴节目，以象征不同文化背景的人们通过音乐交流、理解与融合。
从华人社区走向国际化舞台
加拿大华人只谈吉他协会由三位华人音乐人共同创立，长期致力于为吉他爱好者搭建学习、交流和艺术展示的平台。
此次筹办多伦多吉他春晚，是协会进一步推动吉他艺术走向公众、促进本地文化交流的重要尝试。
值得关注的是，虽然活动由华人音乐团体发起，但演出阵容并不局限于华人艺术家，而是积极邀请不同族裔、文化及音乐背景的演奏者参与。
作为世界上多元文化特色鲜明的城市之一，多伦多拥有丰富的移民文化与艺术资源。不同民族的音乐传统在这里相遇，也为本地艺术创作提供了更多交流与合作的可能。
本届吉他春晚正是这一文化环境的生动体现：以华人社区为起点，通过吉他这一国际性乐器，建立跨越语言、族裔和文化背景的音乐交流平台。
音乐无需翻译，而六根琴弦可以成为连接不同文化的共同语言。
企业及社区机构共同支持文化艺术
本届晚会获得迈达金融（Metro Direction Financial Inc.）冠名赞助。
据介绍，迈达金融自2003年起为加拿大客户提供保险、投资及财务规划等相关服务。此次参与赞助，体现了本地企业对社区文化活动和艺术发展的支持。其中，旗下持牌顾问Kevin Huang亦积极参与了本次活动的支持工作。
此外，眼脑视觉康复专家梁艳玲医生（Dr. Yan Ling Liang）、元幸福心理咨询及社工服务机构，也为本次晚会提供赞助。
星音乐（Superstar Music Studio）、肖珲吉他及HiPhoto等机构亦参与支持。
从金融服务、医疗健康到艺术教育和影像制作，不同行业的社区人士共同参与，使这场音乐活动不仅成为吉他演奏者展示才华的舞台，也体现出大多伦多地区民间文化活动的凝聚力。
新年伊始，以音乐连接世界
2027年1月9日，来自不同背景的吉他演奏者将在列治文山D&H Centre相聚，以音乐迎接新年的到来。
这场吉他春晚不仅为专业音乐人提供展示与交流的平台，也为本地家庭、年轻音乐学习者及广大观众创造了一次欣赏现场音乐的机会。
对于生活在加拿大多元文化社会中的不同族裔而言，音乐既可以保留文化记忆，也能够成为相互理解的桥梁。
一把吉他，可以演奏一个民族的旋律；多把吉他合奏，则可以传递不同文化之间的和谐与共鸣。
2027多伦多吉他春晚期待以六根琴弦，奏响属于加拿大多元文化社区的新年乐章。
演出信息
活动名称： 2027迈达金融·多伦多吉他春晚（2027 Lunar New Year Guitar Night）
主办机构： 加拿大华人只谈吉他协会
演出日期： 2027年1月9日（星期六）
演出时间： 下午3:00—6:00
演出地点： D&H Centre
地址： 111 Granton Drive, Unit 410, Richmond Hill, Ontario
早鸟票价： 40加元（截至2026年11月30日）
普通票价： 50加元
购票平台： Eventbrite
主办方微信： Icanplay5323
Six Strings, Many Cultures: Toronto’s 2027 Lunar New Year Guitar Night Announced
International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Don Ross and Chinese-Canadian Guitarist Xiaohui Chen to Headline a Multicultural Celebration in Richmond Hill
TORONTO, ON — October 2026
Music knows no borders, and sometimes six strings are all it takes to bring people together.
The Chinese-Canadian Solo Guitar Society held a press conference in Markham, Ontario, on October 10, 2026, officially announcing the 2027 Metro Direction Financial Toronto Lunar New Year Guitar Night, scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2027, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at D&H Centre in Richmond Hill.
Bringing together accomplished guitarists and musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, the upcoming concert promises an afternoon of exceptional musicianship, artistic collaboration, and cross-cultural celebration.
Unlike conventional Lunar New Year variety shows, this special event places the guitar at the centre of the celebration, featuring fingerstyle, classical guitar, jazz, acoustic performances, vocal accompaniment, and collaborative musical arrangements.
International Guitar Champion Don Ross Leads the Lineup
One of the evening’s most anticipated performers is internationally acclaimed Canadian fingerstyle guitarist Don Ross, a two-time winner of the prestigious U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 1988 and 1996.
Recognized internationally for his distinctive playing technique and innovative compositions, Ross blends elements of jazz, folk, rock, and other musical traditions into a powerful and expressive acoustic guitar style.
His signature approach, often associated with the term “Heavy Wood,” combines intricate melodies, rhythmic percussion, bass lines, and harmonies, creating the remarkable impression of several instruments being played simultaneously.
Joining Ross on stage is Xiaohui Chen, an accomplished Chinese guitarist and vocalist with more than three decades of performance experience.
Chen won second place in the singing-and-guitar category at China’s Fourth National Guitar Competition in 2002. His musical approach combines sophisticated fingerstyle techniques with expressive Chinese-language songs, bridging instrumental artistry and vocal storytelling.
Their participation highlights the evening’s commitment to bringing together different musical traditions through artistic exchange.
A Multicultural Stage Bringing Global Musical Traditions Together
The concert will also feature a diverse group of performers, including Leo Song, Crystal Hao, Kyoko Yokoma, Koji Hori, Andy Li, Gabby Nozaki, and Roberto Nozaki.
Japanese jazz guitarist Koji Hori, originally from Kyoto, will bring the spontaneity and expressive freedom of jazz to the stage.
Young fingerstyle guitarist Leo Song will showcase technically demanding contemporary guitar arrangements, while classical guitarist Andy Li will introduce audiences to the elegance and precision of classical guitar performance.
Roberto Nozaki, whose musical background reflects Brazilian influences, will perform alongside his daughter, Gabby Nozaki, offering a touching example of musical connection across generations.
Crystal Hao and jazz vocalist Kyoko Yokoma will further enrich the program with their distinctive musical interpretations.
From American folk and blues to jazz improvisation, Brazilian Bossa Nova, classical repertoire, and contemporary fingerstyle compositions, the concert will celebrate the versatility of the guitar as a truly international instrument.
Organizers are also planning a collaborative finale bringing participating guitarists together on one stage, symbolizing harmony and shared artistic expression across cultures.
From the Chinese-Canadian Community to a Multicultural Musical Celebration
Founded by three Chinese-Canadian musicians, the Chinese-Canadian Solo Guitar Society was established to encourage guitar education, artistic exchange, and opportunities for musicians and enthusiasts to connect.
The upcoming Lunar New Year Guitar Night represents an important step in expanding the society’s activities from community gatherings to a larger public performance.
Although the organization has its roots in the Chinese-Canadian community, the event embraces a distinctly multicultural vision, welcoming performers from different countries, generations, and musical backgrounds.
This approach reflects the cultural character of the Greater Toronto Area, where communities from around the world contribute to an exceptionally diverse artistic landscape.
By placing the guitar at the centre of the event, the organizers hope to create a shared experience that transcends language and cultural differences.
The concert offers an opportunity for audiences to discover how distinct traditions can coexist, complement one another, and create something meaningful together.
Community and Business Partners Support the Arts
The event’s title sponsor is Metro Direction Financial Inc., a Canadian financial services organization established in 2003.
Through its sponsorship, the company is supporting an initiative that promotes artistic expression, cultural participation, and community engagement.
Special recognition is extended to Kevin Huang, a licensed insurance and financial advisor associated with Metro Direction Financial, for his support of the event.
Additional sponsorship comes from Dr. Yan Ling Liang, an optometrist specializing in neuro-visual rehabilitation and vision care at Warden Optometry and Neuro Vision.
Sunny Yuxin Counselling & Social Work Services, which provides mental health, relationship, and family counselling support, is also contributing to the event.
Other supporting organizations include Superstar Music Studio, Xiaohui Guitar, and HiPhoto.
The participation of professionals and organizations across the financial, healthcare, wellness, music education, and creative sectors reflects the important role of community partnerships in making local cultural events possible.
Together, these contributions help provide a platform for established artists, emerging performers, and music enthusiasts to share their passion with a broader audience.
Celebrating Cultural Diversity Through the Universal Language of Music
Scheduled for the beginning of 2027, the Toronto Lunar New Year Guitar Night offers families, music students, guitar enthusiasts, and the wider community an opportunity to welcome the new year through live music.
More than a concert, the event reflects the role of the arts in connecting people across different cultural and generational backgrounds.
For many Canadians, music serves as a bridge between the traditions they inherit and the communities they now call home.
The guitar, with its extraordinary versatility and presence across musical cultures, provides a natural medium for such connections.
Whether expressing the melodies of a distant homeland, the rhythms of Latin America, the improvisational spirit of jazz, or the intricacy of contemporary fingerstyle compositions, each performance contributes to a shared musical experience.
At title sponsor Maida Financial, a small press conference was held for this Guitar Spring Festival Gala, and several sponsors were interviewed. We also made it to the first rehearsal of two musicians! They shone from the very first rehearsal! I wouldn’t say all the guitar masters are at our Guitar Spring Festival Gala, but every guitarist performing at the Guitar Spring Festival Gala is a master!
在冠名赞助商迈达金融公司为这次吉他春晚举行了一次小型的新闻发布会。并采访了几位赞助商。还有两位乐手的初次排练也赶上了！初次即出彩！我不敢说所有的吉他高手都到了我们的吉他春晚，但参演吉他春晚的吉他手都是高手！
One guitar can tell a story. Many guitars can bring cultures together.
On January 9, 2027, those stories will come together on one stage in Richmond Hill, celebrating the richness of Canada’s multicultural communities through the universal language of music.
Event Information
Event: 2027 Metro Direction Financial Toronto Lunar New Year Guitar Night
Organizer: Chinese-Canadian Solo Guitar Society
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: D&H Centre
Address: 111 Granton Drive, Unit 410, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Early Bird Tickets: CAD $40 (available until November 30, 2026)
Regular Admission: CAD $50
Ticketing Platform: Eventbrite
Organizer Contact (WeChat): Icanplay5323
Title Sponsor: Metro Direction Financial Inc.
Website: www.metrodirection.com
Guitar Spring Festival Gala special guest, fingerstyle master Don Ross, sends greetings to Toronto music friends from Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Don Ross is an internationally renowned Canadian fingerstyle guitar master and the first two-time champion in the history of the Walnut Valley Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in the U.S. (1988 and 1996, Winfield). His playing blends jazz, folk, rock, and classical elements, and he is known for his original compositions, rich rhythmic layering, and powerful live performances. Over the years, Don Ross has performed and exchanged ideas in China many times, forging deep ties with the Chinese fingerstyle guitar community and a wide range of guitar enthusiasts. He is especially looking forward to meeting Chinese friends in Toronto. On January 9, 2027, he will appear as a special guest at the Toronto Guitar Spring Festival Gala and perform on stage with Chen Xiaohui.
吉他春晚特邀嘉宾指弹大师Don Ross从Nova Scotia的温莎发来对多村乐友的问候。
Don Ross 是享誉国际的加拿大指弹吉他大师，也是美国胡桃谷指弹吉他大赛史上首位两届冠军（1988、1996，Winfield）。他的演奏融合爵士、民谣、摇滚与古典元素，以原创作品、丰富的节奏层次和强烈的现场感染力闻名。多年来，Don Ross 多次来到中国演出交流，与中国指弹吉他界及广大吉他爱好者结下深厚渊源，也特别期待在多伦多与华人朋友相聚。2027年1月9日，他将作为特邀嘉宾亮相多伦多吉他春晚，并与陈肖珲同台合奏。
Let’s cheer for this amazing guitar music feast! 🎸✨👏 And congratulations on the complete success of the Spring Festival Gala.
为这场精彩的吉他音乐盛宴！🎸✨喝彩👏也恭喜春晚圆满成功。
