Programme Detail

Programme Title

Hong Kong Cultural Centre Venue Partnership Scheme: CCF 2026/ Asia+ Festival 2026/ International Sheng and Reeds Festival 2026: The 50th Orchestral Season Opening Concert: Thousand Reeds, One Universe

Description

“Thousand Reeds, One Universe” marks the grand opening of the orchestra’s 50th anniversary season and serves as the centrepiece of the 2026 International Sheng and Reeds Festival. This concert takes the ancient and vibrant sounds of reeds as threads weaving a symphonic map transcending geographical boundaries and civilisations.

The vibration of the reed is one of the oldest and most universal expressions of breath in the course of music history. From the robust tune-types of Northern Shanxi to the elegant tones of the Tang-dynasty sheng preserved in Japan’s Shosoin Repository, from the graceful melodies of the bamboo lusheng in the mountains of Guizhou and Guangxi to the southern charm of the Thai khaen, and even the fantastical improvisations of the Russian Jew’s harp, this concert presents a panorama of reed instruments across myriad cultures. Through the shared physical principle of vibration through air, different civilisations have developed their own artistic languages rooted in their native soil but resonating with others.

In the finale Breathing With The Universe, the conductor invites the audience to join in and hum together, the resultant tranquility infiltrating the orchestral texture. No longer an instrument to be played, the sheng becomes an active medium connecting all who inhale and exhale.

One reed, one world. A thousand shengs, one harmonious universe.

Details

https://www.hkco.org/en/Concerts/Thousand-Reeds--One-Universe.html

Presenter / Organization

Presented by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Event / Programme Date

19/09/2026 (Sat) 20:00
20/09/2026 (Sun) 15:00

Venues

Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Concert Hall)

Ticket Price / Course Fee (HK$)

Regular

$450, $350, $300, $250

Discount

Discount:
Full-time Students (50% off)
Senior Citizens Aged 60 or Above (50% off)
People with Disabilities & the Minder* (50% off)
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients (50% off)

* For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket of same concession for a minder.

Membership Discount
CCDC Dance Inspirations Card / HKRep Pals / Friends of The HK Ballet / Chung Ying "Energy Fun Club plus" / Friends of HK Dance Company Prestige & Classic Member / Zuni Friends / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Club Bravo Members / CineClub Firebird and Goldcrest Subscribers (10% off)

Friends of HK Chinese Orchestra (25% off)

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LCSD Museum Pass Holder (10% off)

Members of SUPer card (10% off)

Members of HK Chinese Civil Servants' Association / Members of HKAAA / Members of The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture / Members of Fringe Club / Staff of HKU / Members of HKFTU / Members of Music Office / Members of The HK Institute of Directors / Members of MyBookOne Club (20% off)

Full-time students of The University of Hong Kong / Full-time students of The Chinese University of Hong Kong / Full-time students of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Full-time students of The City University of Hong Kong / Full-time students of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts / Full-time students of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology / Full-time students of The Education University of Hong Kong / Students of Music Office (60% off)

Staff of Marketing & Development of HK Chinese Orchestra (40% off)
Staff of HK Chinese Orchestra (10% off)

( * = Student Tickets, # = Elderly, + = Disabled, % = Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients )

Ticketing Agent & Internet Booking

Name

URBTIX

Internet Booking

https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/14730/

Tel

3166 1288

Ticket Sale Date

15/07/2026

Age Limit

For ages 6 and above

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