海外中国教育基金会（OCEF）蛇年新春慈善拍卖音乐会于2013年2月22日在纽约分会荣誉主席祁晓红女士位于林肯中心的住所成功举办。本次活动得到众多机构和个人的大力支持，共有各行各业近200位嘉宾出席，筹得善款总额超过30,000美元；所有捐款和净收入将由OCEF资助中国贫困地区教育。出席音乐会的包括中国驻纽约领事馆副总领事、美中关系全国委员会会长、纽约市长办公室代表、艺术金融商界翘楚、附近高校的全球知名学者、华人社团领袖以及热心慈善事业、关心中国贫困地区教育的纽约地区各界人士。

晚会主人祁晓红女士在开幕词中欢迎来宾，感谢赞助机构，并分享了自己与OCEF的结缘历程。OCEF会长魏庆泓、纽约分会联合主席李沫和曹梦珲也分别致词，回顾了OCEF20年来取得的成绩，感谢所有支持者和为本次活动付出辛勤劳动的义工，也展望了OCEF的未来。纽约市长办公室代表向OCEF颁发了彭博市长的签名贺信。

窗外星光灿烂，晚会现场也是星光璀璨。纽约Salome Chamber弦乐交响乐团用现代方式演绎古典音乐让人耳目一新。几位特邀演奏嘉宾，纽约爱乐乐团首席双簧管演奏家王亮、著名女高音姜芳涛和青年钢琴演奏家张浩天都为音乐会带来了精心准备的节目。音乐会在来宾和演奏家们共唱《茉莉花》的优美和声中圆满结束。两位主持人，纽约名媛、梁思成和林徽因的曾孙女梁周洋与专业演员James Donahower的精彩对白也为晚会增色不少。

演出间隙的现场拍卖给晚会带来新的高潮，拍卖品包括法网冠军李娜的签名球鞋，奥运冠军孙杨、叶诗文、易思玲的签名奥运首日封，中外画家、摄影家李世豪、顾琳、马清雄、林浩宗、谭嘉陵等的作品，著名作家陈忠实、苏童、王安忆、严歌苓、蔡康永等的签名赠书，明星王菲和李亚鹏的女儿李嫣的画，米其林星级中餐厅倾城的套餐，与普林斯顿大学教授、世界著名经济学家邹至庄和纽约爱乐交响乐团首席双簧管王亮以及网络名人单独交流学习的机会，和其他激动人心的拍卖品将晚会推向一个又一个的高潮。嘉宾们个个踊跃竞拍，为中国贫困地区的教育事业添砖加瓦。

本次活动由纽约分会的13名委员共同策划和组织，得到众多OCEF志愿者、捐款者和支持者的帮助，活动的成功是与他们所有人的努力和支持分不开的。特此感谢《小枇杷》杂志、China Arts Foundation、Knights Investment Group等协办和赞助机构对本次活动的大力支持。

The Overseas China Education Foundation (OCEF) held its Chinese New Year's benefit concert and auction on February 22, 2013, at the Lincoln Center residence of Ms. Qi Xiaohong, Honorary Chair of the New York Chapter. Co-sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, the event drew a crowd of nearly 200, and brought in more than $30,000 in donations and proceeds, all of which will be devoted to advancing rural education in impoverished regions in China. Among those in attendance were the Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China in New York, the president of the National Committee on US-China Relations, a representative from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Office, distinguished men and women of art and commerce, world-renowned scholars from area institutions of higher education, local Chinese community leaders, and others from all walks of life who are dedicated to philanthropy and rural education in China.

In her opening remarks, the hostess warmly welcomed the participants, thanked the co-sponsors, and shared her own journey and lasting bonds with OCEF. Other presenters included the president and CEO of OCEF, Ms. Wei Qinghong, and the New York Chapter Co-chairs, Nicole Li and David Cao. In addition to expressing their gratitude toward all contributors and volunteers who made the event possible, they reviewed OCEF’s achievements over the past 20 years and laid out its future plans. Through his representative, Mayor Bloomberg sent a congratulatory note to OCEF.

The concert was star-studded, featuring performances by New York Philharmonic principal oboist Wang Liang, renowned soprano Jiang Fangtao, and young pianist Zhang Haotian. The New York Salome Chamber Orchestra enchanted the audience by infusing the classical pieces with a modern twist. The concert was concluded with a beautiful chorus of the popular Chinese folk song Jasmine Flower by the musicians as well as the audience. The exceptional showmanship brought by the co-MCs, actor James Donahower and New York socialite Liang Zhouyang, added a unique flavor to the concert.

The auctions were conducted between the performances, showcasing such items as tennis shoes autographed by French Open champion Li Na; Olympic First Day Covers with autographed by Olympic champions Sun Yang, Ye Shiwen and Yi Siling; artworks by famed painters and photographers including Li Shihao, Gu Lin, Ma Qingxiong, Lin Haozong, and Tan Jialing; autographed books by Chen Zhongshi, Su Tong, Wang Anyi, Yan Geling, Kevin Tsai, and other accomplished writers; paintings by Li Yan, daughter of the Chinese celebrities Faye Wong and Li Yapeng; meal vouchers provided by Michelin-Starred Qingcheng Chinese Restaurant; and one-on-one opportunities with the world-renowned economist and Princeton University professor Zou Zhizhuang, New York Philharmonic principal oboist Wang Liang, and web celebrities. Bidding was vigorous as the guests competed to show their goodwill and support for the charity cause.

This concert was organized by the 13 board members of the New York Chapter of OCEF, and made possible by the collective efforts of many volunteers and donors. Special thanks go to the Pipa Magazine, the China Arts Foundation, and the Knights Investment Group for their sponsorships and other contributions to the successful culmination of the event.

2013年4月号／April 2013

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