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Wang Zhongshan to give guzheng recital in January
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     Acclaimed guzheng virtuoso Wang Zhongshan will give three recitals in January next year.

     The first recital will be held at 8pm on January 9 (Friday) at the Theatre of Sheung Wan Civic Centre. Wang will collaborate with guest pianist Ji Lu to perform a rich repertoire, including "Song of the Homebound Fishermen", "Song of the Mulberry Fields in Shaanxi", "Mooring by the Maple Bridge at Night" and "A Subtle Fragrance".

     The second and third performances will be held at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on January 10 (Saturday) at the Xiang Hai Xuan Multi-purpose Hall of the Nan Lian Garden. The programme of the two recitals will be slightly different, offering audiences different yet equally enjoyable performances. The programme in the matinee performance will include "Liu-Qing-Niang", "Shan-Po-Yang", "A Subtle Fragrance" and "In the Style of the Ancients", while the evening concert will feature "Thoughts of Unfrocking", "Melody of River Han", "Gazing at the Moon" and "A Poetic Tune". Audiences will also be treated to "High Mountain Flowing Water", "Autumn Moon in the Han Palace", "The Lotus Rising from the Water", "Song of the Homebound Fishermen", "Moonlight on the Spring River" and "Liquormania" in the two Nan Lian Garden recitals.

     A former champion in the zheng section of the International Chinese Ethnic Instruments Solo Competition, Wang is acclaimed for his easy and relaxed playing that belies the virtuosity and control in him, and his commanding stage presence and flair. He is considered one of the most influential guzheng artists today as well as a pioneer in modern zheng techniques.

     Wang frequently participates in major performances. He has also composed scores for many television drama series and motion pictures. He is currently director of the Chinese Musicians' Association and president of the Guzheng Society under its auspices, as well as a supervisor on the master's degree programme at the China Conservatory.

     "Guzheng Recital by Wang Zhongshan" is part of the Nan Lian Garden Music Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Tickets priced at $170 (for the Sheung Wan performance only) and $240 are now available at URBTIX. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come, first-served basis). A maximum discount of 20 per cent is offered for the Nan Lian Garden Music Series and the group booking package.

     Other programmes in the Nan Lian Garden Music Series include "Dizi Recital by Zhan Yongming" (December 20), "Guqin Recital by Li Mingzhong and Li Cun" (January 17) and "Shakuhachi Recital by Fukuda Teruhisa" (February 7).

     For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/program_684.html. Ticketing enquiries can be made on 3761 6661 and credit card telephone bookings on 2111 5999. Tickets can also be booked online at www.urbtix.hk.

Ends/Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Issued at HKT 11:01

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