Cantonese music, also known as "Guangdong music", originated in the Pearl River Delta area of Guangdong Province. It started off as entr’acte music in folk ditty singing shows and drama productions. Riding on the growing popularity of the recording, broadcasting and film industries in coastal cities in the early 20th century, Cantonese music developed in leaps and bounds. At that time, Hong Kong was one of the leading hubs of Cantonese music with the residency of renowned musicians such as Lui Man-shing, Wan Chi-chung and Wong Yuet-sang. Music societies, saloons and Chinese nightclubs increased in great numbers in Hong Kong, making Cantonese music, with its blend of East and West, a unique local popular culture. Today, Cantonese music is no longer the mainstay of popular culture, but there are still many artists who continue to spread the historical and cultural heritage of this folk music tradition. Yu Qiwei, a maestro in contemporary Cantonese music, has been a beacon in the field with his consummate performing techniques on the gaohu. He has also been teaching young musicians in Hong Kong for many years, thus helping the torch of Cantonese music to be passed from generation to generation. In this concert, Yu will perform a select programme of Cantonese music with his former students and mentees, in true spirit of continuing an invaluable legacy.
15/10: Sha Tin Town Hall
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Led by Erxian, |
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In Celebration of Good Times |
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Yau Hok-chau |
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Light Music Trio |
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Beautiful Water Lily on a Silver Lake Meditations in the Boudoir |
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Wong Yuet-sang Ancient Tune |
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Five-piece Combo |
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Orioles Singing among the
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Tan Peijun
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Gaohu Suite |
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Three Sections from Sketches of Tanjiang |
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Li Zhuxin and |
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Huqin Quartet |
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Pacing Horses in the Countryside in Spring |
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Chen Deju |
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Guzheng and Xiao |
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Lament in Autumn |
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Ancient Tune |
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Yangqin and Yehu |
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The Lament of Lady Zhaojun |
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Ancient Tune |
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Five-piece Combo |
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Singing Koels in Mount Parker |
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Clarence Mak |
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Lovers’ Sorrow |
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Ancient Tune |
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Birds Returning to the Woods |
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Yi Jianquan |
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Gaohu Ensemble |
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The Flower Fair in Spring |
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Liu Tianyi |
29/10: Hong Kong City Hall
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Led by Erxian, |
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In Celebration of Good Times |
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Yau Hok-chau |
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Five-piece Combo |
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Butterflies along the Waterworks (Commissioned Work) |
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Clarence Mak |
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Gaohu and Ensemble |
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Stepping Rain with Lighten Heart |
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Yu Lefu |
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Five-piece Combo |
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Autumn Moon in the Han Palace |
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Ancient Tune |
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Erxian and Ensemble |
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An Inebriated Tune |
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Yu Qiwei |
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Five-piece Combo
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A Composition of Folk Tunes： |
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Short Tunes |
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Gaohu and Ensemble |
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Spring Comes to the Fields |
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Lin Yun |
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Zhudi and Ensemble |
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The Lion Dance‧Stepping High‧ |
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Lui Man-shing and |
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Yehu and Guzheng |
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The Toll of the Temple Bell |
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Tsui Wai-lam |
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Erhu, Zhutiqin and Ensemble |
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Phoenix Terrace on Mount Yinhua |
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Ancient Tune |
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Gaohu Concerto |
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A Poem on Strings |
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Li Zhuxin and Yu Qiwei |
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Gaohu Ensemble |
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The Flower Fair in Spring |
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Liu Tianyi |
The performance will run for about 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission. Ticketing details to be announced afterwards.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted during the intermission or at a suitable break.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The presenter reserves the right to change the artists and programme.
【Change of Performer】
As cellist Tan Cong will not be able to participate in both performances on 15 & 29 October, the concerts will be performed by Zhou Xintong. Thank you for your attention.
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Gaohu/Yehu: |
Yu Qiwei |
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Gaohu: |
Zhang Chongxue, Chan Pik-sum (Zhutiqin/Erxian), Martin Wong, Li Xiaoding, Nero Lee (Yehu), Eric Wu (Zhonghu), Wong Kam-pui, Mak Ka-yin, Chan Kai-him, Eva Wong (Zhonghu), Wong Sum-ho, Yeung Ka-wai (Erhu), Cao Jiawang (Yehu), Keith Yeung (Violin), Lam Pui-kuen (Zhutiqin/Yehu), Li Ho-yin and Mao Yijun |
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Guzheng: |
Xu Lingzi and Law Ho-yan |
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Yangqin: |
Pang Yanzhen, Siu Chun-yin and Kwong Po-ki |
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Dizi/Xiao: |
Kwok Chun-hei and Yau Kwan-lam |
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Pipa/Zhongruan/Qinqin: |
Chan Hiu-fung |
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Zhongruan/Qinqin: |
Justin Ng |
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Piano: |
Cheng Wai |
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Cello: |
Tan Cong |
With kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: Xu Lingzi
With kind permission of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra: Zhang Chongxue, Wong Sum-ho, Mak Ka-yin, Li Xiaoding, Wong Kam-pui and Chan Hiu-fung
The presenter reserves the right to change the artists and programme.
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Tickets available from 5 September at URBTIX outlets, on Internet, mobile ticketing app and credit card telephone booking.
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first come, first served basis).
Group Booking Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for ‘Embracing the Heritage of Cantonese Music – Yu Qiwei and His Protégés in Concert’, the following concession applies:
10% off for 4-9 tickets; 15% off for 10-19 tickets; 20% off for 20 or more tickets.
Package Discount
10% off for each purchase of standard tickets of ‘Embracing the Heritage of Cantonese Music – Yu Qiwei and His Protégés in Concert’ (15/10 and 29/10 concerts).
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
Programme Enquiries: 2268 7321
Ticketing Enquiries：3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking：2111 5999
Internet Booking：www.urbtix.hk
15.10.2022 
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