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The 6th Danny Awards

Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF)

Top 10 Winners

Ebenezer’s exciting news: Yang Enhua Selected as one of the Top 10 winners of the 6th Danny Awards. Please act fast to join our Concert on 20 September to celebrate his remarkable achievements! Ebenezer Musician- In-Residence Yang Enhua (楊恩華) through Arts with the Disabled Association, has been selected as one of the Top 10 award winners at the prestigious 6th Danny Awards! The awards ceremony will be held in New York City, USA on Saturday, 25 October, and will be live-streamed globally. Critique from Judges: “Enhua’s captivating performance of“The Cat and the Mouse”, a contemporary piece by Chinese composer Cao Tian Li (曹天立). earned his international recognition.” https://youtu.be/66FRahX9G6Q?si=MTOqCLBH1RjeN6BW Enhua’s expressive and technically masterful playing brought the piece to life, highlighting the Erhu’s emotional depth and cultural richness. His performance stood out for its originality and artistry, earning high praise from the judging panel. (From Ebenezer: He first played this piece in Nov 2024 at Ebenezer Shanghai concert.) From Lee Hysan Foundation’s information: The Danny Awards, hosted by Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF), is a globally respected music competition that celebrates the talents of musicians with disabilities. The competition is highly competitive, drawing submissions from across the globe and judged by a panel of esteemed music industry professionals. Finalists are invited to perform live in New York and receive honorariums, mentorship, international network. What truly sets the Danny Awards apart is its commitment to artist development. Beyond recognition, DMF offers meaningful support to help artists grow—some finalists have gone on to collaborate with record labels, distributed by The Orchard, a Sony Music affiliate, and participate in GRAMMY-affiliated events. Enhua will present his works on 20 September for his solo recital: “Yang Enhua Huqin Recital – Works from Master Cao Tianli” (Heritage & Innovation, Illuminating the Heartstrings) presented by ESHVI. Please buy tickets to support him. We are proud of him!