With the Psalms at its core, and in collaboration with various churches, North America Performing Art Alliance presented the "Psalm Praise Concert." Centered on Psalm recitations, the concert, with the strong support of outstanding artists, professionals, and arts enthusiasts in the Boston area, blended singing, opera, folk arts, and dance to create a feast for the soul and a celebration of art. Through diverse artistic expressions, the concert showcased the wisdom, emotion, and power contained within the Psalms, guiding the audience to immerse themselves in the beauty and truth of God's word—the source of life, the eternal way, and the foundation of love and joy.
Yue Opera originated in Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province, and flourished in Shanghai. It is one of China's national intangible cultural heritages and holds an important position in the Chinese opera system. Yue Opera's vocal style is clear, melodious, delicate, and lyrical; its performances are sincere, moving, and full of poetic imagery. Using the Psalms from the Bible as lyrics, Huo Zheng Cai composed the music, and Zhong Ying Shen meticulously produced the Yue Opera vocal accompaniment. Under the guidance of Xin Fen Cai, we boldly attempted and performed a perfect fusion of Yue Opera and the Psalms.