LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series to present Dizi Recital by Candy Yau Kwan-lam in November (with photos)
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The repertoire in the first half of the recital revolves around a thematic progression of regional colours moving "from subtle to intense". The performance will open with the Zhejiang-style piece "Wujiang Scenery". It will then transition into a Cantonese music five-piece combo performance of the suite "The Lion Dance, Stepping High, Billowing Waves", capturing the spirited essence of Lingnan music. This will be followed by "Oasis", where the dialogue between dizi and hand drum heightens the passionate, exotic rhythms of Xinjiang. The first half will conclude with "Welcoming Relatives in a Mountain Village", which draws inspiration from Shanxi opera music, and excerpts from "The Song of Flight" with piano accompaniment, infused with ethnic musical elements from southwestern China, weaving a brilliant dialogue between Chinese and Western music.
The second half will open with Yau leading "Late Autumn Memories". She will then perform the classic "Birds in Shade", which is adapted from Hebei suona music. Next will come the contemporary masterpiece "Wilderness", expressing an enduring aspiration and praise towards wonderful things in the world. This will be followed by the traditional dizi piece "Three Five Seven", accompanied by the bangu (clapper drum) to fully manifest the musical charm of Zhejiang Wu opera. The recital will culminate with "Horizon", crafting a breathtaking picture of soaring eagles over snow-capped mountains with nimble, ethereal flute notes, bringing this dizi journey to a perfect end.
The six local musicians joining Yau in this recital are Chan Kai-him and Lam Pui-kuen (huqin), Chan Wing-hei (yangqin), Chan Sze-tung (ruan), Lo Hok-chun (percussion) and Liu Tsz-shing (piano).
Yau graduated with distinction from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a Master of Music degree, majoring in the dizi under the tutelage of Principal Dizi of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Sun Yongzhi, and was the Gold Award winner in the Professional Youth Group A at the 5th "Song Ting Cup" National Dizi and Xiao Competition. Yau is the founder of "Tubic", an initiative dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional Chinese dizi and dongxiao music.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2026: Dizi Recital by Candy Yau Kwan-lam will be staged at 8pm on November 9 (Monday) 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. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1987.html.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series of the LCSD aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talent. Other recitals to be held in October include today (October 8)'s Saxophone Recital by Charles Ng and the Piano Recital by John Lee on October 27. Package discounts and group booking discounts are also available. 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/Thursday, October 8, 2026
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