葉梓翀

敘述

Matthew graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University with a major in saxophone. He began learning harmonica at the age of 9 under Mr. Lee Sheung-Ching and has participated in numerous Asia Pacific and World Harmonica Festivals since 2006. He triumphed the youth Solo Chromatic Harmonica category at the 2012 Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival (APHF) in Malaysia and led his team to victory in the open ensemble category. In 2017, he placed third in the Adult Solo Chromatic Harmonica category at the World Harmonica Festival in Germany. In 2018, he won both the Open Solo Chromatic Harmonica category and the Grand Champion title at the Seoul International Harmonica Festival (SIHF). In 2023, he reached the top eight in the first Hong Kong International Chromatic Harmonica Competition. Matthew also founded RedBricks Harmonica Ensemble in 2015, performing internationally in countries like the U.S., Russia, Bahrain, South Korea, Shanghai China, Heihe, Hong Kong and etc.

Matthew Yip

演奏家使用心得

“I’ve recently started playing with the Laelaps harmonica, and I’m thoroughly impressed by its tone. The warmth and richness that the wooden comb brings to each note feels soulful, enhancing the musical experience. Its craftsmanship is impressive — everything from the fine and precise construction to the airtight design makes fast and intricate passages effortless to play, with each note sounding smooth and articulate.

“Another highlight is the well-thought-out body design, especially the large open cover plate that provides excellent projection. Whether I’m performing with amplification in an ensemble or acoustically in a solo setting, it grabs the audience’s attention with ease. This harmonica has not only made playing more enjoyable but also deepens my love for music. Every time I pick it up, I feel an urge to explore more musical possibilities. I highly recommend it to any harmonica enthusiast!”