Planting Music

The renowned London Chamber Orchestra (UK) (LCO) is to perform on stage in Hong Kong with Musicus Society’s Trey Lee and young musicians of Musicus Soloists Hong Kong. The concerts, titled Planting Music, will run from 12 to 14 May at Tai Kwun. It is the third concert and guided- tour program of the Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories, a three-year project that began in 2022 with funding support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Musicus Society brings a host of fantastic international musicians together in Planting Music, and particularly looks forward to welcoming the LCO back to Hong Kong. The LCO, which last joined a Musicus program for Musicus Fest 2015, is the longest-standing professional chamber orchestra in the UK and recently celebrated its centenary. Notably, they performed at the Royal Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Music Director and Principal Conductor Christopher Warren-Green and orchestra members will collaborate with Musicus young artists, and perform works ranging from the Baroque period to the 20th century, inviting audiences on a journey to appreciate the role played by trees in helping us make music.

This concert series takes inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Tai Kwun, from its trees, the echo of which redounds through the wood of the beautiful instruments the musicians play, and which have stood the test of time and endured great adversity. For this series, Musicus has commissioned Chinese calligraphy artist and painter Chui Pui-chee to produce a new painting inspired by this very theme, showcasing his interpretation of classical ink art and which will be displayed exclusively at our concerts.

Musicus is also honored to host acclaimed violinist Bradley Creswick as concertmaster for these performances. Creswick recently stepped down after serving as leader of the Royal Northern Sinfonia (UK) since the 1980s, but he still maintains regular appearances around the country and internationally. Musicus is delighted to invite him to teach a masterclass on 13 May. Enrolment and audit details to be announced.