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Li Tai-Hsiang and His Dreamland

A Memorial Exhibition Honouring the 10th Farewell Anniversary

Li Tai-Hsiang and His Dreamland

A Memorial Exhibition Honouring the 10th Farewell Anniversary

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Name

Li Tai-Hsiang and His Dreamland

Period

2024-06-12 ~ 2024-07-17

Venue

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (3rd Exhibition Hall)

Address

No.21, Jhongshan S. Rd., Jhongjheng Dist., Taipei City

Curator / CHANG Wang The distance between heaven and earth is merely a dream apart. Love-filled musical notes live on forever in our hearts. In his dreamland, Li Tai-Hsiang is still the Amis youth, unwaveringly marching forward and unapologetically curious about the future. Although Li Tai-Hsiang left us a decade ago, his perseverance in fighting his illness and his dedication to making music still inspire us today. Despite the rapidly changing world and the ever-evolving music industry, Li‘s music has remained timeless. When people often surrender to the power of fate during different episodes in life, Li had never given up on being true to himself. In 1979, Taiwan ushered in the golden era of a significant economic boom. “Don‘t ask me where I come from. My hometown is far away…” The song “The Olive Tree” was once banned during the period of martial law, but later became an unforgettable song that is still popular and relevant today in the Chinese-speaking world. It marked the beginning of the Chinese era and solidified Li‘s iconic status as a music maestro and voice of the times. Sanmao‘s poem, Li‘s music, and Chyi Yu‘s voice made this song “a representative piece of literary youths” and “a trailblazing work in the cultural and creative field.” After Li‘s music entered the field of folk songs and popular music, he became a highly esteemed master. However, such public esteem soon overshadowed his talents and achievements in classical music and cross-disciplinary art. Only when he received the National Award for Arts in 2014 – the highest honour in the cultural field – did the general public truly realise that Li was not only a remarkable prodigy with a career spanning pop music, classical music, and cross-disciplinary art, but also an Amis warrior who fiercely loved his native land and a fighter who bravely battled his illness. Li‘s life story is reminiscent of that of other exemplary figures, such as Master Hongyi, Beethoven, and Vincent van Gogh, who later generations aspire to and wish to emulate. Through the ups and downs in his life and his musical legacies, we have witnessed the zeitgeist and the glory of humanity.

Artworks

Li Tai-Hsiang’s Personal photograph

Handwritten cards of Beautiful Mistakes

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The Golden Tripod Award & Early hand-written sheet music of “The Sunshine Road” in D major

Li Tai-Hsiang’s Personal photograph

Handwritten cards of Beautiful Mistakes

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The Golden Tripod Award & Early hand-written sheet music of “The Sunshine Road” in D major

Li Tai-Hsiang’s Personal photograph

Handwritten cards of Beautiful Mistakes

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The Golden Tripod Award & Early hand-written sheet music of “The Sunshine Road” in D major

About the Curation

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Exhibitor

Taiwan Music Institute

The Taiwan Music Institute is dedicated to researching, studying, preserving, and promoting Taiwanese music. Showcasing research results of Taiwanese music culture through various forms, such as concerts, lectures, databases, exhibitions, and publications, the Taiwan Music Institute provides the public with diverse ways to understand Taiwan’s precious music cultural assets and heritage. Also, the Taiwan Music Institute has actively engaged in conducting international collaboration and exchange, encouraging originality of music creation, nurturing talent, and sharing resources to not only demonstrate the depth of Taiwanese music culture but also send Taiwanese music into the global limelight, extending the rhythm and melody of music from Taiwan.

Artist

Li Tai-Hsiang

Renowned Taiwanese composer Li Tai-Hsiang (1941-2014) was born in the Amis village, Falangaw, in Taitung. Known for his diverse music creations, ranging from classical music, pop music, experimental music, to commercial jingles and film scores, Li’s work in music, imbued with innovative creativity, transcends the boundaries of disciplines, time, and culture. His music, like dreams, reveals countless possibilities and imagination, and many of his iconic songs and compositions are still performed today. Li’s masterpieces include the pop song “The Olive Tree,” the cantata The Sacrifice to God, and the film scores for Your Smiling Face. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, such as the Golden Horse Awards, the Wu San Lien Art Award, the National Award for Arts, and the National Cultural Award.