Hong Kong saxophonist Charles Ng will take the stage in October as part of the "Hong Kong Artists" Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Joining hands with local pianist Annie Yuen, he will deliver a recital combining emotional narrative, improvisation and avant-garde exploration, showcasing the versatility and boundless potential of the saxophone.
 
     Ng has meticulously curated the repertoire for this recital. The first half of the recital emphasises the narrative dimension, featuring Chen Gang's "Sunshine Over Tashkurgan", Paule Maurice's "Tableaux de Provence", Gerald Preinfalk's "Little Bitter Sweet Symphony" (Asia premiere) and Piet Swerts' "Klonos".
 
     In the second half, apart from performing Steve Reich's "New York Counterpoint", Ng will interpret Miguel Farías's "Cuaderno de la Pampa" (Asia premiere), featuring a unique combination of instruments, and "Celestial Architecture" (world premiere), a joint creation with local composer Charles Kwong, promising to offer music lovers a captivating visual and auditory experience.
 
     Ng is a member of the world-famous Vienna-based saxophone quintet Five Sax, with whom he has performed in over 200 concerts worldwide. He is also the co-director of the saxophone ensemble Dawn of Asia Saxophone Project. Highly active on the international music scene, he frequently collaborates with various orchestras and ensembles, and has been invited to conduct masterclasses at numerous institutions and music festivals. He currently teaches at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
 
     The "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2026: Saxophone Recital by Charles Ng will be staged at 8pm on October 8 (Thursday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $220 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Other recitals to be held from September to November include the Percussion Recital by Elise Liu and Friends on September 13, the Piano Recital by John Lee on October 27 and the Dizi Recital by Candy Yau Kwan-lam on November 9. Package discounts and group booking discounts are also available. For discount schemes and programme enquiries, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1988.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 the above-mentioned recitals, the Series will also present two dance programmes this year. For more information about the "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2026, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1985.html.

Ends/Monday, September 7, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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