Programme

About the Programme

The legacy of Chaozhou music continues
A definition of ‘Chaozhou music’:  With its roots in the folk and vernacular tradition, Chaozhou music has a wide audience base and spread beyond its native region of the eastern part of Guangdong province, reaching out to other parts of the world. Where there are Chaozhou folks, there is their music and songs. 

Chaozhou music can be categorized into Chaozhou gongs and drums, string poem (xianshi), ‘delicate music’ (xiyue), suites for dizi, and temple music. There are also different modes such as ‘light three six’, ‘heavy three six’, ‘light three heavy six’,  fanxian, and ‘live five’.  By setting poetic verses from Chinese literature with folk music, the people created a highly popular genre, the ‘sung music of Chaozhou’. There are many household tunes sung in their vernacular.

About the Performer

Hong Kong Chaozhou Music Ensemble
The Hong Kong Chaozhou Music Ensemble is a non-professional organization performing Chaozhou music and Chinese opera in Hong Kong. Formed in the 1970’s, the Ensemble was a regular in the outdoor entertainment programmes of the former Hong Kong Urban Council.  Its members are local enthusiasts in Chaozhou music, most of whom with twenty to thirty years of performing experience.  These veterans are now helping to groom younger artists either as coaches or music teachers. Apart from performing as accompanying ensemble for Chaozhou opera troupes in Hong Kong, it has also toured Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. The musicians are in close contact with famous virtuosi in Chaozhou and Shantou, practising with them and actively promoting cultural exchange in a bid to keep the art form thriving.

Ticketing

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Group Booking Discount
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“A Revival of Traditional Culture” Yau Ma Tei Theatre Series Package Discount
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Programme Length
Running time of this performance is about 2 hours with an intermission of 15 minutes.
Audiences are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  No latecomers will be admitted until the interval or a suitable break in the programme.

The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.

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Programme Notes

6 Jan