HK Youth Chinese Orchestra to present annual concert
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The annual concert this year will again be conducted by Tsui Ying-fai and Kwok Kin-ming. In addition to performing the classic zhongruan concerto "In Remembrance of Yunnan" with zhongruan principal Ng Kai-hei, the HKYCO will also collaborate with suona principal Kwan Lok-tin in performing the suona concerto "Ecstasy of Nature".
The repertoire will also include the "United We Go" concerto, a lively piece of traditional Cantonese wujiatou with orchestral accompaniment; "Spiraling Voice in the Mountains" inspired by indigenous Taiwanese songs; "Winter", which portrays the beauty of the season as a sonata; and the "Fire Torch Festival" (from the Yunnan tone poem), which reflects the Yunnan ethnic minority's celebration of the traditional festival.
Established in 1978, the HKYCO has around 80 members. The orchestra has taken part in numerous major local performances, and has received high acclaim for its performances on overseas tours. Zhongruan soloist Ng Kai-hei obtained performance-level grade with merit from the Central Conservatory of Music Practical Examination in Mainland China. He is now the Principal Zhongruan of the HKYCO. Suona soloist Kwan Lok-tin is currently Principal Suona of the Hong Kong Music Lover Chinese Orchestra and the HKYCO. He has toured with various orchestras to Australia, Canada, the United States and Beijing.
Tickets priced at $50, $70 and $90 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2796 7523 or 2582 5311 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/mo/activities/upcoming/hkyco-annual-concert-2016.html.
Ends/Friday, November 11, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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