The idea of a concert featuring the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) and Yo-Yo Ma first arose in 2004 when the orchestra's Artistic Director Yan Huichang went on tour to the UK. After four years of meticulous planning, such a performance is finally on its way and set to prove a wonderful treat for music lovers. For its first collaboration with Ma, the HKCO has commissioned composer Zhao Jiping to write a new work, Zhuang Zhou's Dream – Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. The programme also features a fresh arrangement for Ambush on All Sides for Cello by Li Cangsang. Sharing the stage will be members of the Silk Road Ensemble including Wu Tong (Sheng), Li Hui (Pipa) and Liu Lin (Guitar), a group which has been working closely with Ma for many years. An opportunity of a lifetime to witness modern Chinese music in the making. Mark your diary now!
Conductor：
Yan Huichang
Cello：
Yo-Yo Ma
Reverberations of Our Ancient Past for Gudi, Pottery Xun, Percussion, Winds and Pluckedstrings
Composer:
Cheng Dazhao
Gudi, Pottery Xun:
Sun Yongzhi, Choo Boon-chong
Sheng and Orchestra Sounds of Tibet
Composer:
Guo Wenjing
Arrangement:
Chen Xinruo
Sheng:
Wu Tong
Sheng and Orchestra Jin Melody
Composer:
Yim Hoi-tang
Orchestration:
Chen Dawei
Sheng:
Wu Tong
Cello Concerto Zhuang Zhou's Dream(Commissioned by the HKCO / World Première)
Composer:
Zhao Jiping
Cello:
Yo-Yo Ma
Cello, Pipa, Sheng, Guitar and Orchestra Ambush on All Sides
Ancient Melody Arrangement:
Li Cangsang & China Magpie
Orchestration for Chinese Orchestra:
Chew Hee-chiat
Cello:
Yo-Yo Ma
Pipa: Li Hui
Sheng: Wu Tong
Guitar:
Liu Lin
8.11.2008 (Sat) 6:30pm Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall $1,350$900$600$300
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Approx 2 hours with an intermission
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
