Lecture | Symphony of Soul and Justice: Wen Yi-ren’s Life and Musical Appreciation Lecture
Last edited: 2026-08-22
"You have not come into this world in vain, and your life and suffering have not been in vain." — Mahler
Wen Yi-ren was once one of the few international conductors active both at home and abroad. However, in 2009, due to an unfounded accusation of a "fake academic degree," he lost his stage, his reputation, and even his trust in the world. For over a decade, he taught himself law and wrestled with the judicial system. Having suffered nine defeats in court, he still refused to stop pursuing justice, finally regaining his innocence in his tenth lawsuit.
Music is the art of time, while justice is a protracted tug-of-war with time. Along the arduous path of legal battles, Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" accompanied Wen Yi-ren as he wandered in the darkness, Tchaikovsky's "Fourth Symphony" helped him walk through isolation and sorrow, and Mahler's "Resurrection" gave him the courage to be reborn. In this lecture, he will not only guide us through the appreciation of these classic musical pieces, but also lead us to hear our own life stories.
"I kept believing in the judiciary, which is how I made it to today. I hope the judiciary has a better tomorrow." Having traversed the lowest valley of his life, Wen Yi-ren is now returning to the stage to conduct the musical score of his own life once more. Those who attend this event and make an on-site donation will receive a ticket to the "Victory Symphony Orchestra" concert, *Interwoven Time*. We invite you to come and listen to the blood-and-tears movement woven from justice and life, and to join us in continuously caring for every soul pursuing justice across this land.
Lecture Information
Content
- Music Appreciation: Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (Fate), Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Mahler's Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection)
- Stories behind the musicians and their works
- Wen Yi-ren's life story
- The significance of judicial reform and the value of social participation
Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 14:00-16:00
Venue
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts | Auditorium (No. 2, Sec. 1, Wuquan W. Rd., West Dist., Taichung City)
Concert Information
Time
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 19:30
Venue
National Taichung Theater | Playhouse
Ticket Giveaway Details
Lecture Attendance: Free
Donation-Based Ticket Giveaway:
- Make an on-site donation of NT$300 to NT$500 to the JRF to receive one NT$300 ticket to the *Interwoven Time* concert.
- Make an on-site donation of over NT$500 to the JRF to receive one NT$500 ticket to the *Interwoven Time* concert.
Event Contact
Legal Education Specialist Chen Li-ling
(04)2329-2372 #13
This article is an AI-generated translation of the original Chinese text. In the event of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.