London ETO supports concert on theme music of Hong Kong movies (with photos)
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Led by Principal Conductor Stephen Lam, the Ponte London Orchestra brought a two-hour Canto-pop performance, titled "The Path We Tread", to audience in London. The concert featured 20 songs from Hong Kong movies, highlighting Hong Kong's vibrant film industry and its unique position as "Hollywood of the East".
Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, said at the final rehearsal of the Orchestra, "It is our great delight to support the Ponte London Orchestra's performance for telling the world the good stories of Hong Kong. This concert exemplifies the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers, as well as to celebrate international friendship. With the passion of music talents like Stephen and his fellows, Hong Kong is determined to play the role as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan."
Ends/Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Issued at HKT 5:55
Issued at HKT 5:55
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