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HK PHIL X HKU MUSE 'Orchestral Spotlights: Viola'Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, HKU MUSE

Overview

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with HKU MUSE, is delighted to present a chamber music series spotlighting different sections of the orchestra. In this concert, the HK Phil Viola Section will demonstrate the rich, expressive power of this unique instrument with various ensemble pieces, as well as arrangements of two iconic works by Piazzolla and Vitali. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Sauntering on Snowflake, by HKU composer Yuet-ming David Chan.

| Programme |
PIAZZOLLA (arr. Kenny CHOY) The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires: Invierno Porteño (Winter), Primavera Porteña (Spring)
BRUCH Romanze for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85
Frank BRIDGE Lament for Two Violas
Yuet-ming David CHAN Sauntering on Snowflake (World Premiere)
BOWEN Fantasia for four violas, Op. 41, No. 1
Christopher LOWRY Romanza for Four Violas
VITALI (arr. Andrew LING) Chaconne

 

| REMARKS |

.Patrons under the age of 8 will not be admitted.
.Except for exempted persons**, all concert-goers are required to use the "LeaveHomeSafe" app to scan the venue QR code before entering HKU and the Grand Hall.
.The programme is approximately 1 hour without intermission.
.Guests are advised to arrive punctually. No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme.
.Please show the QR code in your ticket confirmation email for admission.
.Due to social distancing requirements, some seats in the Grand Hall will be left empty. Please only take your assigned seat as stated on the ticket.
.A temperature check will be conducted upon entry. Anyone with fever or respiratory symptoms should seek medical advice and will not be admitted.
.Hand sanitising stations are available at the foyer.
.Guests are required to wear masks throughout the event.
.Programmes and artists are subject to change.
.The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on seating arrangement.

** Persons aged below 12 or aged 65 or above and those with disabilities that render use of the app difficult. All exempted persons are required to register their names, their contact numbers, and the date and time of their visits. They are also required to present relevant identification documents for verification at the request of the staff on-site during registration.

Production / Artist
 
HK Phil Viola Section
Artists Andrew Ling
  Li Jiali
  Kaori Wilson
  Chris Choi
  Cui Hongwei
  Fu Shuimiao
  Ethan Heath
  Li Ming
  Damara Lomdaridze
  Alice Rosen
  Sun Bin
  Zhang Shuying
 
Special appearance Benedikt Fohr (HK Phil Chief Executive)
 
HKU Composer Yuet-ming David Chan