Ho Wai-On facts for kids
Ho Wai-On (also known as Ann-Kay Lin) was born in 1946 in Hong Kong. She is a talented composer with both British and Chinese heritage.
About Ann-Kay Lin
Ann-Kay Lin grew up in Hong Kong. She later moved to London to study at the famous Royal Academy of Music. She received a special John Swire Scholarship to help with her studies.
At the Academy, Ann-Kay Lin studied singing and how to compose music. She also learned to play the piano from a great teacher named Max Pirani.
Sadly, a wrist injury stopped her from becoming a concert pianist. But this didn't stop her love for music! Instead, she decided to focus all her energy on composing.
You can find information about Ann-Kay Lin in the British Music Collection online. This collection celebrates music from Britain.
Her Musical Creations
Ann-Kay Lin has written many different kinds of music. She has composed for dance performances, including ballet. She also writes for small groups of musicians called chamber ensembles.
Her music includes pieces for single instruments and for singers. Some of her well-known works are:
- Sakura Variations (written in 1974, updated in 2000)
- Four Love Songs in Chinese (written in 1974, updated in 2000)
- Permutation (1996)
- Tai Chi (1977)
- To You (written in 1977, updated in 2000)
- Farewell, My Beloved (1982)
- Bulldozers, Old House and Old Banyan (written in 1990, updated in 1999)
- Let’s Sing "Magic Banyan Tree" (2002)
You can even listen to some of her music on CDs. One of her recorded albums is called Music is Happiness.
