Our Homie Tunes: Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, Hahn, and Boulez

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Discover the Freedom commonly featured by Music and Love!

Names of composers, such as Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, Hahn, and Boulez, are etched in gold in the annals of music history, their melodies resonating deeply within the hearts of music lovers worldwide. On top of their lasting legacy transcending time and genre, these composers are indeed ‘Homies’ understanding love in the same way.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening featuring music presented by three exceptional local musicians. Pianist Jupiter Yiu will captivate audiences with timeless masterpieces by Poulenc and Boulez, rich in lyricism and enchanting melodies. Countertenor Kari Ding, accompanied by pianist Jeffrey Lai, will embark on a vocal odyssey through a series of exquisite works by Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, and Hahn, delicately unveiling their intimate worlds. Immerse yourself in these Homies’ heartfelt melodies and let their timeless compositions, steeped in the essence of their artistic visions, inspire and empower you.

Performer: Jupiter YIU
Performer: Kari DING
Performer: Jeffrey LAI

Programme:
Francis POULENC: Voyage à Paris from Banalités, FP107^
Francis POULENC: La Grenouillère, FP96^
Francis POULENC: Ce doux petit visage, FP99^
Francis POULENC: Mélancolie, FP105*
Camille SAINT-SAËNS: Si vous n’avez rien a me dire^
Francis POULENC: Troisième Intermezzo, FP118*
Reynaldo HAHN: Cimetière de Campagne^
Reynaldo HAHN: L’énamourée^
Pierre BOULEZ: Une Page D’ephéméride for Piano*
Reynaldo HAHN: A Chloris^
Reynaldo HAHN: Si mes vers avaient des ailes^
Jupiter YIU: Ganymedes – inspired by Francis Poulenc*
Jupiter YIU: The Swan (Variation on “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Saëns)*

* Piano Work
^ Vocal Work