LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series: Piano Recital by Anson Wong to be staged in July (with photos)
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This recital programme covers Janáček's "In the Mists", Schubert's "Geistliche Lieder, S. 562, No. 1, 'Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen'" (transcription by Liszt), Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 28 in A, Op. 101" and Schumann's "Symphonic Études, Op. 13" (with 5 posthumous variations). Wong will also perform his transcription of Mahler's "Symphony No. 5, IV. Adagietto" for piano solo.
Wong studied piano, bassoon and composition at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) since the age of 9, and received his bachelor's degree with First Class Honours from the HKAPA. He is pursuing a master's degree at the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom. Wong has received numerous international prizes, including the grand prize at the International Music Competition of the Hong Kong Generation Next Arts, the Silver prize of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Asia, and the Gold Prize Award in the Ishikawa International Piano Competition. He has given solo recitals and concerts in Tokyo, Seoul, London, Vienna and Salzburg, among others.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series: Piano Recital by Anson Wong will be staged at 8pm on July 4 (Friday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $200 and $240 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Package discounts will be available for the programmes under the "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2025 (including the Violin Recital by Nina Wong on June 11, the Cello Recital by Alex Lau on September 9, the Vocal Recital by Viola Cheung on November 13 and the Guzheng Recital by Grammy Yeung on December 1). For discount schemes and programme enquiries, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1849.html.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series of the LCSD aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talent. In addition to individual performances, it also encourages cross-genre works to highlight their unique styles. This year's series will introduce 10 distinguished musicians in six stunning programmes, featuring violin, piano, cello, guzheng and vocal arts. Among them, a cross-genre performance of music and painting was staged to showcase Hong Kong's unique cultural character, embracing diversity and innovation. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1823.html.
Ends/Monday, June 2, 2025
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