Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season: SPOTLIGHT "Virtuosity: A Solo Violin Recital by Patrick Yim"Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season

Honolulu-born violinist Patrick Yim is an active figure in Hong Kong’s contemporary music scene. The highlight of his solo recital programme, “Virtuosity”, will be the premieres of three newly commissioned works by Hong Kong composers Austin Yip, Kai-young Chan and Daniel Lo. Probing the topic of virtuosity, the concert also features iconic solo violin repertoire from the Baroque period to the present day by German, Italian, Finnish, and Belgian composers, showcasing the versatile colours and pyrotechnical possibilities of the instrument. A special treat of the evening will be the Hong Kong premiere of the Solo Violin Sonata by Ma Sicong, the most important and prolific Chinese composer of violin music.

At the second evening, the programme will focus on new works by Hong Kong composers. The composers will sit alongside the soloist and the audience to give a personal sharing session on their composition and offer an intimate encounter with the artists.

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🔻 Recital (20.04.2021│8pm)
Violin Solo: Patrick Yim

N. PAGANINI‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Caprice No. 24" (1817)
J.S. BACH‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Adagio and Fuga" from "Six Sonatas and Partitas",
　　　　　　　　　　BWV 1001 (1720)
MA SICONG‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Moderato" from "Solo Violin Sonata" (1974) (Hong Kong Premiere)
E. YSAŸE‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Sonata No. 3, Ballade" (1927)

– Intermission –
　
K. SAARIAHO‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Nocturne" (1994)
DANIEL LO‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Chroma" – a little étude for violin solo (2021) (World Premiere)
AUSTIN YIP‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Mega" for violin and electronics (2021) (World Premiere)
KAI-YOUNG CHAN‧‧‧‧"in search of" for violin and fixed media (2021) (World Premiere)
K. SAARIAHO‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Frises" for violin and electronics (2011)
　　　　　　　　　　I. "Frise jaune", II. "Frise de fleurs"

Approximately 1.5 hours with a 20-minute intermission
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🔻 Late-night Salon Concert (21.04.2021│9pm)
Violin Solo: Patrick Yim
Composers in conversation: Austin Yip, Kai-Young Chan and Daniel Lo

DANIEL LO‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Chroma" – a little étude for violin solo (2021) (World Premiere)
AUSTIN YIP‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧"Mega" for violin and electronics (2021) (World Premiere)
KAI-YOUNG CHAN‧‧‧‧"in search of" for violin and fixed media (2021) (World Premiere)
Programme includes other selected works.

Approximately 1 hour without intermission

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Remarks
• Recommended for aged 3 and above
• Latecomers will be only be admitted at suitable time
• Concessionary ticket holders must present proof of eligibility on admission
• This programme is free seating. Tai Kwun reserves the right to assign seats
• Programmes are subject to change without prior notice. Performers reserve the right to make the final decision regarding the arrangements
• The events will adhere to the latest health and safety regulations and enforce social distancing measures
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