
Spearheaded by four seasoned virtuosi in Chinese music including Fung Tung (pipa), Chan Kwok-fai (guzheng), Sou Si-tai (guqin), and Tam Po-shek (dongxiao), “The Power of Music” Series will present four soul-purging concerts to kick start the new year. The four recitals are curated by Chan Chi-chun, Executive Director of the Centre for Chinese Music Studies of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The programmes are threaded by a theme on nature. The audience is invited to travel through the seasons and landscape, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel empowered by positive energies from the engaging melodies. Radio host Ken Yuen will give a brief introduction at the beginning of each recital and chat with the artists after their performances to gain insight into the culture and stories behind the pieces, thus giving the audience a glimpse into the beauty of Chinese music.
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Tune for a Pleasant Evening |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Evening Song of a Drunken Fisherman |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Song of a Mountain Recluse |
Wuzhizhai Qinpu (1722) Reconstructed by Sou Si-tai |
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Wild Geese Landing on Smooth Sand |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Three Variations on the Plum Blossoms |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Dialogue between the Fisherman and the Woodcutter |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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The Soaring Dragon |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Song of Loyalty |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun | |
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Mist and Cloud over Rivers Xiao and Xiang |
Passed down by Tsar Teh-yun |
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 15 minutes without intermission.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted 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 programme and substitute artists.
Guqin: Sou Si-tai
Qinxiao: Chung Siu-sun
Moderator: Ken Yuen
Curator: Chan Chi-chun
Tickets available from 14 December at URBTIX outlets, on internet, mobile 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).
"The Power of Music" Series Package Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for the 'Charming Melodies - Pipa Recital by Fung Tung', 'Relaxing Melodies - Guzheng Recital by Chan Kwok-fai', 'Calming Melodies - Guqin Recital by Sou Si-tai' and 'Soothing Melodies - Dongxiao Recital by Tam Po-shek', the following concession applies:
10% off for any 2 programmes, 15% off for any 3 programmes, 20% off for all 4 programmes.
"The Power of Music" Series Group Booking Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for the 'Charming Melodies - Pipa Recital by Fung Tung', 'Relaxing Melodies - Guzheng Recital by Chan Kwok-fai', 'Calming Melodies - Guqin Recital by Sou Si-tai' and 'Soothing Melodies - Dongxiao Recital by Tam Po-shek', the following concession applies:
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets, 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets, 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
Programme Enquiries: 2268 7321
Ticketing Enquiries: 3166 1100
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
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