“Hong Kong Artists” Series: Cello Recital by Alex Lau
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Beethoven
Cello Sonata No. 4 in C, Op. 102, No. 1
Brahms
Cello Sonata in F, Op. 99
Ligeti
Sonata for Solo Cello
Prokofiev
Cello Sonata in C, Op. 119
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.
Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break. The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.
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.
Alex Lau (Cello)
Alex Lau has established himself as a dynamic young cellist with an international career spanning Europe, the United States and Asia. His teachers include Hsin-Hsin Chang, Laurent Perrin, Susanne Müller-Hornbach and Norbert Anger etc. He is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree under the supervision of Wen-Sinn Yang at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts. As a soloist and chamber musician, Lau has performed at prestigious venues such as the Victoria Hall (Geneva), the Berliner Philharmonie and Flagey (Brussels) etc. He has also been invited to perform at various festivals including the Seiji Ozawa International Academy Switzerland, the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival in United States and the NUME Academy & Festival in Italy etc. A passionate advocate for expanding the cello repertoire, Lau collaborated with choreographer Jacopo Godani and the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company on their tours to Italy and Germany, which captivated the audiences with their innovative fusion of music and contemporary dance.
Lau's accolades include First Prize at the Beijing 'Ai Qin Cup' International Cello Competition (China), the Nouvelles Étoiles International Music Competition (France) and the Primuz International Strings Competition (Poland) etc. In 2023, he was awarded The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund Scholarship to further his studies in Europe.
Naoko Sonoda (Piano)
Naoko Sonoda is a prize-winner of several international piano and chamber music competitions, including those in Argento and Trieste (Italy) and the Łódź Competition (Poland). Her solo and chamber music performances have taken her across Europe, Asia, the United States, and South America, with invitations to festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Festival, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival and the Verbier Festival (Switzerland) etc.
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“Hong Kong Artists” Series: Cello Recital by Alex Lau
Tickets available from 27 March at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app and telephone.
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).
"Hong Kong Artists" Series Package Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for 'Cello Recital by Alex Lau', 'Soundscape Impressions', 'Violin Recital by Nina Wong', 'Piano Recital by Anson Wong', 'Vocal Recital by Viola Cheung' and 'Guzheng Recital by Grammy Yeung', the following concession applies:
10% off for any 2 programmes, 15% off for any 3 programmes, 20% off for any 4 or more programmes.
"Hong Kong Artists" Series Group Booking Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for 'Cello Recital by Alex Lau', 'Soundscape Impressions', 'Violin Recital by Nina Wong', 'Piano Recital by Anson Wong', 'Vocal Recital by Viola Cheung' and 'Guzheng Recital by Grammy Yeung', the following concession applies:
10% off for 4-9 tickets, 15% off for 10-19 tickets, 20% off for 20 or more tickets.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
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