The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported Musicus Society's cultural exchange tour in partnership with the English Chamber Orchestra (ECO), which took place from July 1 to 6 (London time). 

     The tour brought together ten talented Hong Kong students aged 12 to 21 for a week of enriching musical learning and cultural exchange activities in London. During their stay, the students participated in a range of activities, including a joint string ensemble with students from the United Kingdom (UK) at St. Paul's Church, professional coaching sessions led by musicians from the ECO, and visits to renowned cultural venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal College of Music Museum.
      
     The highlight of the tour was a public concert at the historic St. Paul's Church at Covent Garden, London in the evening of July 5 (London time). The performance featured a joint string ensemble comprising the ten Hong Kong students from Musicus Society and 11 students from the UK, under the guidance of professional musicians from the ECO. Around 150 guests attended the concert, which presented a programme featuring iconic works by renowned composers such as Bach, Holst and Mozart.
      
     The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, addressed the audience at the public concert. She said, "We are delighted to support Musicus Society's cultural exchange tour in the UK. The tour provides our young musicians with valuable international learning opportunities, enabling them to perform alongside their counterparts in the UK and build lasting friendships through music. It also serves to strengthen the cultural ties between Hong Kong and the UK."
      
     "Such exchanges showcase Hong Kong's East-meets-West character and its vibrant cultural landscape. By embracing international collaboration and nurturing home-grown talents, Hong Kong is well-positioned to emerge as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, in line with the vision set out in the National 15th Five-Year Plan," she said.
      
     Founded in 2010, Musicus Society is a registered charity in Hong Kong dedicated to promoting cross-cultural collaboration of music internationally through performances and the nurturing of the next generation of talent.

Ends/Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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