Olivier Cong: I am afraid of

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Music artist Olivier Cong presents a multi-sensory music and moving image experience

Olivier Cong’s first major event in three years, I am afraid of is the final part of his acclaimed dream trilogy series that began with Milou’s Dream and The Interpretation of Milou’s Dream. The multi-sensory music and moving image experience blends original music performed by Cong and his band, recorded and live video images by Linus Chan, an installation and an aromatic immersion –leading audiences into a realm of dreams and introspection.

Blurring the lines between concert, theatre and installation I am afraid of promises a night of musical poetry, visual symbolism and unusual encounters.

Doors open at 7:30pm, an hour before the start of the concert, to allow the audience to move around the venue and explore the installation before the sit-down event.

Musicians:

Olivier Cong
Nelson Fung
Isaac So
KITTLAU :: kittytrouble
Rebecca Li
Andrew Wong

Artistic Team:

Concept / Music: Olivier Cong
Film Director & Editor: Linus Chan
Actor: Leung Tin-chak
Lighting Designer: Yeung Tsz-yan
Sound Designer: Derek Kwan
Scent Curator: Scentory
Designer: Renatus Wu
Production Manager: Tai Tau Yan

Date and time: 20–21 October 2021 (Wed–Thur) 8:30pm

Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes without intermission.

Concessions:
Half price for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and a companion and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. 10% off discount for full-time students. Ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission.

Ticketing Enquiries:
(852) 2200 0022
Programme Enquiries:
(852) 2200 3741

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Contemporary songwriter and composer Olivier Cong is known for his darkly evocative musical style. The co-creator of the music label “Raven & The Sea”, Cong has performed internationally and locally and launched his debut album A Ghost & His Paintings in 2018 (recognised by Apple Music as first “Hong Kong Spotlight Artist”). His commissioned works for the Hong Kong Ballet and Shanghai Opera House were met with critical acclaim. Cong’s compositions featured in art installations at the Hong Kong Light Pulse Festival and PMQ deTour Festival, and he was Music Director for Chung Ying Theatre Company’s musical drama All My Life I Shall Remember. In 2018 he took part in “Creation for Freespace: Choreographer and Composer Lab”, with the resulting work performed as part of Hong Kong Ballet’s “Hong Kong Cool”. He also recorded tracks for Freespace Mixtapes Vol. 2 and 3, and participated in "In Sync: Music in Motion" in 2021. He is also a music director with Freespace Ensemble.