TEA HOUSE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: HK PHIL: MUSICAL POSTCARDS

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
HE Zhanhao & CHEN Gang (arr. Johnny TSIN) | Butterfly Lovers‘ Violin Concerto for String Quartet
GE Gan-ru | Angel Suite for String Quartet
RAVEL | String Quartet in F
Composers often found inspiration as they travelled around the world. Chinese American composer Ge Gen-Ru went to New York in his 30s and encountered Christianity, which greatly influenced him and resulted in the composition of his Angel Suite, a work expertly employs a wide range of styles to convey themes of spirituality through music.

French composer Maurice Ravel visited the Great Paris Exhibition in 1889 – an eye-opening event for this young man of 14 – at which he was first exposed to oriental musical styles. The unique sound of his String Quartet is a kaleidoscope of impressionist flair, neoclassicism, and his affection for Mozart. The Quartet also has unusual tonal effects, demonstrating his expanded musical vocabulary and hinting at his appreciation for Eastern music.

The concert runs for 1 hour without intermission.

 

Artists
Anders Hui, violin
Chi Li, violin
Jiali Li, viola
Tae-mi Song, cello

Ticketing details to be announced

Co-presented by
West Kowloon Cultural District

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is one of the leading orchestras in Asia. The annual schedule focuses on symphonic repertoire, with conductors and soloists from all over the world. The HK Phil runs an extensive education programme, commissions new works, and nurtures local talent. The most recent recording project is Wagner’s Ring Cycle following the first-ever performances in Hong Kong of these four operas. In 2019, the HK Phil received the prestigious Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award – the first orchestra in Asia to receive this distinction. With Music Director Jaap van Zweden since 2012, the HK Phil has toured to Europe, Asia, Australia, and on numerous occasions to Mainland China. Yu Long is the orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor, while Lio Kuokman is the Resident Conductor of the HK Phil.