Join us for the first-everString Quartet Festival in town! The Festival brings together some of the world’s most acclaimed ensembles for seven exciting performances, featuring a rich mix of classic and innovative string quartet works. Chiaroscuro Quartet I (HK Debut) 1 MAR 2025 | SAT | 8PM Chiaroscuro Quartet II 2 MAR 2025 | SUN […]
In 1950, Dmitri Shostakovich began composing the bold and enigmatic 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87, amidst waves of pressure from the Soviet Power. This monumental work, believed to be inspired by J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, embodies not only Shostakovich’s masterful contrapuntal artistry but also the profound exploration of his complex inner turmoil. Marking the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s […]
Join us for the grand finale of the MUSE String Quartet Festival, featuring the HK Phil string principals alongside the renowned Dutch pianist Hannes Minnaar. The spotlight shines on the HK Phil String Quartet in the first half. It begins with a newly commissioned piece, A Fairytale Retold, by HKU composer Charles Lee Gai-ho. The four […]