In its original etymology, ‘kung fu’ refers to any skill acquired through extensive learning and dedicated practice. It is also where martial arts and jazz converge, in which both exhibit the pursuit of mastery and meaningful exchanges. In the second ‘Impromptu’ series, Hong Kong jazz pianist and composer Patrick Lui and his band will captivate […]

Quatuor Hanson, winner of the Concours de Genève and the prestigious Diapason d’Or and Choc de Classica awards, is set to captivate audiences in their highly anticipated Hong Kong debut. Their programme will feature works by three visionary composers, each representing a significant milestone in the evolution of chamber music: Haydn’s unconventional B-minor String Quartet, […]

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“Schubert’s completed piano sonatas take us on a unique and heart-wrenching journey through the last 12 years of his life. From the charming lyricism of the early sonatas to the transcendent creativity of the late masterpieces, via harrowing moments of despair as his health started to decline. His sonatas express with directness and sincerity some […]

Adopting the creed "search for roots in tradition, find ways in the avant-garde", composer Doming Lam was a maverick pioneer, and one of the very few among his generation of Chinese musicians to have earned an entry in the authoritative Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. By way of five chamber works from different stages […]

Eight years after Berliner Barock Solisten graced the Grand Hall stage with the Complete Brandenburg Concertos, our friends return to HKU in October with Diyang Mei, First Principal Viola of the Berliner Philharmoniker since 2022 and the first-ever Chinese member of the orchestra in its 141-year history. The ensemble will present a series of Italian […]

György Ligeti (1923-2006) was one of the most celebrated avant-garde composers in the latter half of the 20th century. On the occasion of Ligeti’s centenary, we present four of his chamber gems: Sonata for Solo Cello (1948/1953) is a Hungarian diptych that combines love-struck lyricism with whimsical virtuosity; Musica ricercata (1951-1953) and String Quartet No. […]

From Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier to Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, as well as many complete cycles in between, MUSE’s programme curation aims to inspire a deeper appreciation of classical music through in-depth exploration of monumental works. On György Ligeti’s 100th anniversary, we take a closer look at his creative psyche through four masterpieces, […]

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with HKU MUSE, is delighted to showcase the hornists of the HK Phil, as part of this chamber music series spotlighting different sections of the orchestra. This varied programme gives the chance to know the horn more closely.   Artists Chow Chi-chung, horn Todor Popstoyanov, horn Homer Lee, […]

Following the success of Beethoven 32 Piano Sonatas in 2017 at HKU, Konstantin Lifschitz will join forces with Alexei Volodin for four concerts featuring piano solo and two piano works next month. Best friends since their childhood days at Moscow’s Gnessin Academy, the two internationally acclaimed pianists will share with us the joy of playing […]