The renowned Korean ensemble TIMF featured in this “Asian Modern Music” series was originally founded in 2001 as an ambassador of publicity for Tongyeong International Music Festival, an annual festival paying homage to the late Korean-German composer Yun Isang, who is himself a native of Tongyeong. Since then, TIMF has established itself as a chamber group with diverse repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary music, and has contributed in the promotion of contemporary music to the audience at large. Under the baton of Christopher Lee Byunguk, the concerts in this series will feature works by Asian Pacific composers. In addition, TIMF Ensemble will further collaborate with Chinese musicians in the premieres of three mixed ensemble commissioned works by Hong Kong composers.
Programme I (23/10/2008)
Yun Isang (Korea) Nore (1964)
Brenton Broadstock (Australia) All that is Solid Melts into Air (1992)
Kang Jiyoung (Korea) The Voice of the Night* (2008)
Lam Kwan-fai (Hong Kong) Flows . Foci (2004)
Stephen Yip (Hong Kong) In the Garden (2007)
Joyce Tang (Hong Kong) Aurora ** (2008)
Programme II (24/10/2008)
Cheung Pui-shan (Hong Kong) Night in Spring (1999)
Andrián Pertout (Australia) La Flor en la Colina (2003/04)
Lim Jie-sun (Korea) Shadow Land (2007)
Chan Ming-chi (Hong Kong) Cang Shan Ru Hai ** (2008)
Sanxian: Gao Guanlin
Lam Fung (Hong Kong) A Maze of Memories ** (2008)
Erhu: Wong Lok-ting @
Tang Man-ngai (Hong Kong) Continuum ** (2008)
Pipa: Lam Tsan-tong
* Commissioned by Ensemble TIMF
** Commissioned by the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild
@ With permission from the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Supported by Arts Council Korea
When Handbells Sing (Handbells & Choral Music)
25/10/2008 (Sat)
8pm
Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall
Tickets: HK$150, $100
This is a special concert showcasing the unique sound of the handbell, mixed with choral music. Recently, the performance of handbell music has become more and more popular – not only in Hong Kong, but also throughout the world. Its repertoire is rapidly developing with enrichments in musical depths, exemplifying diverse musical styles and regional flavour. Such works integrate traditional and modern compositional techniques, making this special musical genre a significant part of the blossoming contemporary music.
Programme
Leung Chi-hin (Hong Kong) Wind Chime (2008)
Belilios Public School Choir and Wah Yan College, Kowloon Boys' Choir
Hong Kong Handbell Academy
Conductor: Lesley Chan
Hui Cheung-wai (Hong Kong) Wisdom Trains (2004)
Wah Yan College, Kowloon Treble Choir
Hong Kong Handbell Academy
Harmonica: Johnny Kuan
Conductor: Lesley Chan
Sierra Tse (Hong Kong) Two Short Pieces - Hearing the Bells; Listening the Rain* (2008)
Hong Kong Handbell Academy Quartet
Ada Lai (Hong Kong) Le rappel de l’arc-en-ciel** (2008)
Heep Yunn School Choir
Handbell Solo: Emily Li
Conductor: Joyce Yu
Wong Kong-yu (Hong Kong) The Song of Love(2008)
Heep Yunn School Choir
Conductor: Joyce Yu
Mui Kwong-chiu (Hong Kong) Song of Sakura** (2008)
Gloves Handbell
Conductor: Emily Li
Cathy Moklebust (USA) Vision Quest (2006)
Gloves Handbell
Conductor: Emily Li
Kazuko Okamoto (Japan) Yoimatsuri (Carnival’s Eve) (1997)
Gloves Handbell
Conductor: Emily Li
* Commissioned by Hong Kong Handbell Academy
** Commissioned by the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild
Talk on "A Century of Chinese Symphonic Works" (Conducted in Cantonese)
31/10/2008 (Fri)
7:30pm
GR 1, 6/F Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Speakers: Prof. Chan Wing-wah, Oliver Chou, Chow Fan-fu, Prof. Liu Ching-chih and Prof. Yu Siu-wah
Free admission on a first-come-first-served basis
Chinese Symphonic Concert
1/11/2008 (Sat)
8pm
Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall
Tickets: HK$200, $160, $120
Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Conductor: Yip Wing-sie
Conducted by Yip Wing-sie, the First Chinese Symphonic Concert showcases Chinese symphonic music from the past 100 years. The Hong Kong Sinfonietta will perform famous works by distinguished Chinese composers, including works by Music Director of the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Chen Qigang. The concert offers various styles of music, from Chinese nationalistic or Western contemporary to exquisite colourful Romantic works - classics among classics of 20th Century Chinese composers.
Programme
Huang Zi (China) Reminiscence of the Past (1929)
Jiang Wenye (China) Formosan Dance (1934)
He Luting (China) Senjidema (1945)
He Luting (China) An Evening Gathering (1940)
Chen Peixun (China) Ode to Snow (1976)
Zhu Jianer (China) A Wonder of Naxi (1984)
Chen Qigang (China) Wu Xing (The Five Elements) (1999)
Victor Chan (Hong Kong) Cherished Moments (1999)
Presented by Chinese Musicians Association, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong Composers’ Guild and sponsored by Bank of Communications.
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10% discounts: 2 concerts
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15% discount: 3 concerts
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20% discount: 4 concerts
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Programme and artists are subject to change.
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