Hong Kong Sinfonietta 2011/2012 season brochure

2011

2012

Laurent Korcia Plays Bernstein p16

Conductor Yip Wing-sieViolin Laurent Korcia

15.4.2011 Fri 8pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$340, $240, $120

Great Piano Concertos: Martina Filjak Plays Rachmaninov p22

Conductor Sebastian Lang-LessingPiano Martina Filjak


$280, $200, $120Webern Variations for Orchestra, Op 30Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, Op 18Brahms Symphony No 2 in D, Op 73

Fumiaki Miura HK Début p25

Conductor Alessandro CrudeleViolin Fumiaki Miura

10.9.2011 Sat 8pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$280, $200, $120Stravinsky Suite No 1 for Chamber OrchestraShostakovich Violin Concerto No 1 in A minorProkofiev Classical Symphony, Op 25Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini, Op 32

HKS for Kids: Classical Music for Babies with Peter Moore p21

Conductor/Presenter Peter Moore

For ages 0+

24.6.2011 Fri 7:30pm

25 & 26.6.2011Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 5pmHK City Hall Theatre

$280, $180

Lam Lan-chee Lotus (world première)

Bernstein Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium)

Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1945)

The Four Seasons p19

Conductor Luke Dollman *Violin James Cuddeford


$280, $200, $120Vivaldi The Four SeasonsBeethoven Symphony No 6 in F, Op 68, “Pastorale” *

Hong Kong Sinfonietta & Bertrand Chamayou p18

Conductor Yip Wing-siePiano Bertrand Chamayou

Mezzo-soprano Milijana Nikolic*


$340, $220, $140

Disney in Concert (re-run)p20

Conductor/Presenter Yip Wing-sie

3–5.6.2011 Fri–Sun 7:30pm

4–6.6.2011 Sat–Mon 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$300, $200, $140

Orchestral selections from Disney classics including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Enchanted & Pirates of the Caribbean.

Laurent Korcia: Cinema p17

Conductor Yip Wing-sieViolin Laurent Korcia


$450, $280, $150Themes from Schindler’s List, Cinema Paradiso,In the Mood for Love, Les Valseuses & more.

Uplifting orchestral works hand-picked by Uncle Peter,who has been presenting babies concerts for over a decade.

Appreciate Learn Relax What Else

Bizet Jeux d’Enfants, Op 22: Petite SuiteLiszt Piano Concerto No 1 in E-flat, S124Ravel Piano Concerto in D for the Left HandFalla El Amor Brujo *

Stargazing by the Sea with McDull p23

Conductor/Presenter Yip Wing-sieConcept/Co-directors Brian Tse & Alice Mak

Animation Production Lunchtime Production Limited

4-7.8.2011 Thu–Sun 7:30pm

6 & 7.8.2011 Sat & Sun 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$280, $200, $140

Know Your Classical Music: Ballet Music p24

Conductor/Presenter Yip Wing-sieChoreographer/Presenter Yuri Ng

Ballet demonstration by special guests

27.8.2011 Sat 7:30pm

28.8.2011 Sun 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$250, $150, $100

Musical excerpts from essential ballets including The SwanLake, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppélia & Petrushka

Great Clarinet Concertos: Michael Collins Plays Copland & Finzi p26

Conductor /Clarinet Michael Collins


$280, $200, $120Ravel Introduction & AllegroFinzi Clarinet Concerto, Op 31Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op 20Copland Concerto for Clarinet

Great Violin Concertos: The Butterfly Lovers p27

Conductor Yip Wing-sieViolin Mengla Huang

24.9.2011 Sat 7:30pmHK City Hall Concert Hall

$480 (VIP), $280, $200, $120Glinka Russlan & Ludmilla Overture He Zhan-hao/Chen Gang The Butterfly LoversKodály Dances of GalantaSarasate Carmen Fantasy

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CLP Light Classics Concert p30

Conductor/Presenter Yip Wing-sieSaxophone Timothy Sun*

Violin James Cuddeford^

13.11.2011 Sun 3pmHK Cultural Centre Concert Hall

$220, $180, $140, $100

Dvorák Carnival OvertureVivaldi The Four Seasons (excerpt)^

Debussy / Caplet arr Clair de LuneBritten Four Sea Interludes: StormJohann Strauss Jr On the Beautiful Blue DanubeRoberto Molinelli Four Pictures from New York (excerpts) *Piazzolla / Ip Kim-kuok arr Libertango*Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture

HIT Sounds Great: Movies & Musicals p35

Singers Jayne O’Mahony, John Langley9 & 10.3.2012 Fri & Sat 8pm

Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium$280, $200, $140

Songs from famous musicals & classic movies such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Titanic, James Bond & more.

Great Piano Concertos: Alexandre Tharaud Plays Bach & Mozart p28

Conductor Alexander LiebreichPiano Alexandre Tharaud


$280, $200, $120Bach Piano Concerto No 5 in F minor, BWV1056 Mozart Piano Concerto No 9 in E-flat, K271, “Jeunehomme”Schubert Symphony No 9 in C, D944, “The Great”

Great Cello Concertos: Wendy Law Plays Elgar p31

Conductor Bjørn SagstadCello Wendy Law


$280, $200, $120Svendsen Norwegian Rhapsody No 2, Op 19Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, Op 85Sibelius Symphony No 5 in E-flat, Op 82

Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto p37

Conductor Jason LaiTrumpet Tine-Thing Helseth


$280, $200, $120Debussy Prélude à L’Après-midi d’un FauneHummel Trumpet ConcertoRavel Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)

La Valse Remembered p34

Conductor Yip Wing-sieViolin Sayaka Shoji

Stage Direction/Visual Design Yuri NgDance Artists

25.2.2012 Sat 8pm


$340, $220, $140

Ravel La Valse (Poème Chorégraphique)Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op 47Sibelius The Swan of TuonelaRavel La Valse (Choreographer: Yuri Ng)

Short-cut to Classical Music: Story of the Orchestra p29

Conductor/Presenter Yip Wing-sie

29.10.2011 Sat 7:30pmYuen Long Theatre Auditorium

30.10.2011 Sun 3pmTuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium

$160, $120, $80

HKS for Kids: Christmas Magic p32

Conductor/Presenter Peter Moore

For ages 3+

3.12.2011 Sat 3pm & 7:30pm


$250, $180, $120

Take a musical sleigh-ride with Uncle Peter to find out how children around the world celebrate Christmas.

HKS for Kids: Exploring Our Wonderful World p33

Conductor Luke DollmanDevised & Presented by Alasdair Malloy

14.1.2012 Sat 3pm & 7:30pm


$250, $180, $120

Alasdair & the orchestra whisk you off your feet on a musical journey round the wonderful world.

HKS for Kids: Classical Music for Babies with Jason Lai p36

Conductor/Presenter Jason Lai

For ages 0+

23.3.2012 Fri 7:30pm

24.3.2012 Sat 2:30pm & 5pmHK City Hall Theatre

$280, $180

A selection of wonderful orchestral tunes for the babies.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta ArtisTree Residency p40-42

Hong Kong Sinfonietta returns to ArtisTree for a 2-week residency featuring orchestra musicians as well as friends! Programmes range from orchestra and chamber concerts to cutting-edge premières and talks.

4-12.11.2011ArtisTree

ArtisTree, Island East

Unless stated otherwise, only audience over 6 years old will be admitted | Hong Kong Sinfonietta reserves the right to change the programme and artists

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is the Venue Partner of the Hong Kong City Hall

p2Concert index by series

AppreciateLearnRelaxWhat Else

p4Music Director’s Message

p6About Hong Kong Sinfonietta

p9Artist Associate

p11Support us

p14Acknowledgements

p16Concert descriptions

p38What else...

p56Ticketing information

Contents

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HONG KONG SINFONIETTA LIMITED

98 33/F Winsan Tower, 98 Thomson Road,Wanchai, HONG KONG

Tel: (852) 2836 3336Fax: (852) 2783 9819

[email protected]

Concert index by series

15.4.2011 p16

Le French May: Laurent Korcia Plays Bernstein

7.5.2011 p18

Le French May: Hong Kong Sinfonietta& Bertrand Chamayou

20.5.2011 p19

The Four Seasons

8.7.2011 p22

Great Piano Concertos:Martina Filjak Plays Rachmaninov

10.9.2011 p25

Fumiaki Miura HK Début

23.9.2011 p26

Great Clarinet Concertos:Michael Collins Plays Copland & Finzi

24.9.2011 p27

Great Violin Concertos:The Butterfly Lovers

14.10.2011 p28

Great Piano Concertos:Alexandre Tharaud Plays Bach & Mozart

18.11.2011 p31

Great Cello Concertos:Wendy Law Plays Elgar

25 & 26.2.2012 p34

La Valse Remembered

30.3.2012 p37

Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto

24-26.6.2011 p21

HKS for Kids: Classical Music forBabies with Peter Moore

4-7.8.2011 p23

International Arts Carnival:Stargazing by the Sea with McDull

27 & 28.8.2011 p24

Know Your Classical Music:Ballet Music

29 & 30.10.2011 p29

Short-cut to Classical Music:Story of the Orchestra

3 & 4.12.2011 p32

HKS for Kids: Christmas Magic

14 & 15.1.2012 p33

HKS for Kids: Exploring OurWonderful World

23 & 24.3.2012 p36

HKS for Kids: Classical Music forBabies with Jason Lai

Appreciate Learn

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16.4.2011 p17

Le French May:Laurent Korcia: Cinema

3-6.6.2011 p20

Disney in Concert

13.11.2011 p30

CLP Light Classics Concert

9 & 10.3.2012 p35

Sounds Great: Movies & Musicals

17.4.2011 p38

Good Music This Day

Good Music This Lunch @ HK City Hall

5.4.2011 p38

14.6.2011 p39

5.7.2011 p39

22.9.2011 p39

6.12.2011 p43

7.2.2012 p43

Good Music This Lunch @ HK Arts Centre

20.6.2011 p39

22.6.2011 p39

23.11.2011 p43

25.11.2011 p43

17-21.7.2011 p39

Hacken Lee x Hong Kong Sinfonietta

19-21.8.2011 p39

The Hong Kong Ballet:The Swan Lake

4-12.11.2011 p40-42

@ArtisTreeHong Kong Sinfonietta ArtisTree Residency

16-26.12.2011 p43

The Hong Kong Ballet:The Nutcracker

3 & 4.2.2012 p43

Rediscovering Hong Kong

2.3.2012 p43

Chamber Gems byHong Kong Sinfonietta

Relax What Else

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2011/2012

Message from Yip Wing-sie, Music Director

What a Wonderful World!Hong Kong is a city known for its energy… and consequently, its noise level.Some people ask me whether being a musician, I am bothered by all the noise.I actually find the busy bustle and the noise endearing… because it shows methat Hong Kong is alive with vigour. I tell them therefore that I would notchoose to live anywhere else on earth – because Hong Kong is my home, andit represents a big part of my “wonderful world”.

Living in a busy commercial city like Hong Kong, we often tend to associatethe word “wonderful” with direct experiences associated with “commodities”such as a good meal or a nice concert. Food and music are indeed wonderful –and I am not suggesting that they should not be associated with the word.However, I believe that we should go beyond just acknowledging the feeling ofa good night out, and expand our horizons to be more aware of more subtlethings that form the impression of our “wonderful world”. Everyone’s“wonderful world” is different – in content and in proportion.

Throughout Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s 2011/2012 season, I have prepared aprogramme on a loose theme on things that may make up your “wonderfulworld” – some may not be “wonderful” at first sight, or others which you mayhave missed because you had been too busy. Through music and other artforms, we remind you of the bountiful world we live in – with starry skies andshimmering seas; with dance and music; and the abundant opportunitiesaround us… only when we are able to appreciate the world we live in – willwe be able to create a “wonderful world” for ourselves and for thegenerations to come.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is your orchestra! Let us lead you into our colourfulworld of possibilities and perspectives – a wonderful world which is allencompassing – for everyone!

Hong Kong Sinfonietta – investing in a WONDERFUL WORLD!

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Hong Kong Sinfonietta is a mid-size symphony orchestra made up of56 core musicians. Starting life in 1990 as a group formed by localmusicians, Yip Wing-sie took over its artistic direction as MusicDirector since 2002. Recognising the need for an additional orchestra,Hong Kong Sinfonietta became one of the regularly-funded performingarts groups in 1999. 12 years on, the orchestra performs almost 100times a year and is one of the most prolific providers of classical musicin Hong Kong.

As venue partner of the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, Hong KongSinfonietta performs there most regularly, but also provides music foropera and ballet. Apart from concerts which feature standard classicalrepertoire, Hong Kong Sinfonietta is known as the orchestra which hasthe promotion of classical music as its core mission. From artisticprogramming to the thinking behind the orchestra’s management, webelieve that “Audience Development” should not be done in anorthodox way, nor should it involve “lecturing”. We believe thatthrough innovation and interaction, classical music, whether they arenew commissioned works or popular classics, can be equallyinteresting. Always challenging the boundaries and parameters of“acceptance”, Hong Kong Sinfonietta breaks through barriers andgrasps the importance of communicating with the audience. Comeand make classical music a part of your wonderful world!

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Music Director

YIP Wing-sie

Violin

Viola

James CUDDEFORDConcertmaster

Joseph VICKERSAssociate Concertmaster

LE Hoai-namSecond Violin Principal

TSAI LooSecond Violin Assistant Principal

CAI Ying-qiong

Sylvia CHOW

FENG Jia

Eiko HOSAKA

Ambrose LUI

LUO Wei-min

PAN Li

PANG Hiu-wan

Matama TAKAHASHI

TENG Yuk Sophia

WONG Yu-cheung

YANG Yu-si

YIP Siu-hay

Jonathan YUEN

CHAN Tsz-shun Elvis

LAU Sum-yin

CHIN Kong

Cecilia HO

NGAN Sing-on

WU Shee-lok

Cello

Double Bass

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet

Bassoon

Horn

CHANG Pei-chieh

Laurent PERRIN

HO Kwok-chee Karey

PARK Si-won

WONG Ka-fai David

YIP Chun-hei Eric

Masami NAGAI

Akiyo UESUGI

Marrie Rose KIM

Mami FUKUHARA

FONG Hiu-kai Johnny

CHEN Chiu-yuan

CHIN Hing-sang

Minako TAGUCHI

Jonathan KUHNS

Masumi HIGASHIDE

SHUM Hing-cheung

Benny KWAN

Trumpet

Trombone

Bass Trombone

Tuba

Timpani

Percussion

Harp

FUNG Ka-hing

Joseph NGAN

Danilo DELFIN

Yuko NIITSUMA(on leave)

KONG Tze-man Jason

LAM Wing-tsan

Akihiro MURAMOTO

CHAU Chin-tung

Ann HUANG

Principal

Assistant Principal

Acting Assistant Principal

Hong Kong Sinfonietta

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Following our successful collaboration in A Soldier’s Story, choreographer/stage director Yuri Ng joins Hong KongSinfonietta this season as our new Artist Associate. He will create a new work for Ravel’s La Valse and work with theorchestra in Know Your Ballet Music. He will also work with members of the orchestra and staff during the year onvarious projects involving general health and well-being.

The Artist Associate Scheme aims to provide a platform for intensive collaboration with an individual artist or groupduring the course of the season, when new ideas and initiatives are explored to expand beyond the horizon ofclassical music.

First launched in 2006, a diverse range of artists have since participated in the scheme: composer ofclassical/jazz/pop/Chinese music Ng Cheuk-yin, Grainger Quartet, composer/multi-media artist Samson Young,conductor Jason Lai and pianist Colleen Lee. We are proud that these artists have since continued to become pillarfigures in their respective fields. We continue to work with them in different projects and one of the mostunexpected results is that James Cuddeford of Grainger Quartet has now become our Concertmaster!

www.HKSL.org/chi/YuriNg Find out more about our new Artist Associate Yuri Ng on www.HKSL.org/eng/YuriNg

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Honorary Governors

Mrs Alice KING

Ms Serena YANG

Board of Governors

Mr SHIH Wing-ching (Chairman)

Mr Y K CHAN

Mr CHUNG Shu-kun

Mrs Mary LAM

Mr Frank LEE

Mr Eric TSANG

Mr Paul TSANG (Treasurer)

Ms Christine VAN

Mr Michael Y K WONG

Mr Paul WONG

Honorary Auditor

Ernst & Young

Honorary Company Secretary

Tricor Tengis Limited

Honorary Legal Consultant

Hogan Lovells

Honorary Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Dan HOOLEY

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Hong Kong Sinfonietta Limited

Music Director

YIP Wing-sie

Chief Executive Officer

Margaret YANG

Artist Associates

Yuri NG (2011-2012)

Colleen LEE (2010-2011)

Jason LAI (2009-2011)

Samson YOUNG (2008-2009)

Grainger Quartet (2007-2008)

NG Cheuk-yin (2006-2008)

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A World filled with Music is Wonderful!At Hong Kong Sinfonietta we believe music is good for everyone and

a society full of music lovers will be an inspired and harmonious society.Please support our work by making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Help us build a Wonderful World

by creating more special audience development projects and concerts and nurturing the next generation of audience.

Support Us

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Please support us in investing in a cultural tomorrow!

Student Ticket SchemeBecome a STAR supporter!

Please support the Hong Kong Sinfonietta indeveloping new audiences for the arts. Yourdonation will be used mainly for specialaudience development projects and concertswhich need extra funding.

Donor (HK$1,000 – HK$9,999)

STAR Donor (HK$10,000 – HK$29,999)

STARplus Donor (HK$30,000 – HK$99,999)

SuperSTAR Patron (HK$100,000 – HK$499,999)

MegaSTAR Patron (> HK$500,000)

Hong Kong Sinfonietta gives thousands ofyoung people each year the chance to taketheir first steps into an experience that couldchange their lives forever.

We design exclusive concerts for schools,present educational and family concert seriestailor-made for different age groups and offerhalf-price student tickets (without quota) toall our concerts.

Donate to our Student Ticket Scheme andhelp someone young fall in love withclassical music. Just like you did.

Opal Donor (HK$1,000 – HK$9,999)

Pearl Donor (HK$10,000 – HK$29,999)

Ruby Donor (HK$30,000 – HK$49,999)

Jade Donor (HK$50,000 – HK$99,999)

Diamond Donor (> HK$100,000)

HK$1,000 HK$100

As a small token of thanks, donations of overHK$1,000 will be acknowledged in every HongKong Sinfonietta concert house programme forone year (donations of HK$100 or more are taxdeductible). To make a donation, please completethe Donation Form and post it to us with acrossed cheque or your credit card details.

For further donation and sponsorship enquiries,please contact us [email protected]

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Premium FriendsAlisan Fine Arts

Dr Thomas H C CheungFung Yuen Chi Louis

Dr Lee Shiu & Dr Jennie Mui LeeDavid Sin Wai-kin

T L TsimChristine Van

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Thank you to the following parties for their continued support!CASH CASH Music Fund

The FlemingConsulat Général de France à Hong Kong et Macao

Home Affairs BureauLeisure and Cultural Services Department

Radio Television Hong KongSwire Island East

Tom Lee Music Co Ltd14

Thank you

2011/2012 Sponsors of the 2011/2012 Season2011/2012

Thank you to the following individuals and corporations whose support has enabled us to bring a variety of programmes to you this season.

Major Sponsors

Corporate MembersPlatinum Members

Table Patrons of the 2010 Fundraising Dinner

Head Table

Shih Wing Ching Foundation Ltd

Gold TableChan Yuk-kwanChoi Kin ChungVincent W S Lo

Shih Wing Ching Foundation LtdMichael Y K Wong

Wong & Poon Solicitors

Silver TableAlisan Fine Arts Limited

Dr Steven Woon-cheong LamT L Tsim

Christine VanPaul Wong

Yip Wing-sie

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Patrons & Donors

Thank you to the individuals, foundations and corporations who have supported us with a donation in the past year.

MegaSTAR Patron (>HK$500,000)

Shih Wing Ching Foundation Limited

SuperSTAR Patron (HK$100,000 to HK$499,999)

Lam Woo Foundation Limited

STARplus Donors (HK$30,000 to HK$99,999)

Dr & Mrs Chan Ka Ho | The Dedicated Violinist Fund | Mary Lam

Mr & Mrs Leung Lit-on | Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund

Stephen Tan | Anonymous

Student Ticket Scheme Donors

Diamond Donors (>HK$100,000)

Shih Wing Ching Foundation Ltd | Zhilan FoundationJade Donor (HK$50,000 to HK$99,999)

Anonymous

Ruby Donors (HK$30,000 to HK$49,999)

Chris Kok | Edith & Stephen Sun

Pearl Donors (HK$10,000 to HK$29,999)

Stephanie & Amelie Jat | Mr & Mrs Leung Lit-on | Stephen Tan

Wai Wah Foundation | Wong & Poon Solicitors | Anonymous

Opal Donors (HK$1,000 to HK$9,999)

BELIEVING MUSIC CAN | Jonman, Monika & Joel Chan Family | Prof Sophia Chan | Ann & Paul Chen | So Kwok-fai | Anonymous

STAR Donors (HK$10,000 to HK$29,999)

The Hon Ronald ArculliProf Daniel T M Chan

Dr & Mrs Chan Kow TakDr Thomas H C Cheung

Vivian W M Cheung

Dr & Mrs A Van LangenbergThe Octavian SocietyRuth & SidneySin Wai-kin DavidEric TsangPatrick & Selena Tsang

Anonymous

Donors (HK$1,000 – HK$9,999)

BELIEVING MUSIC CAN

Canada Piano Co

Prof & Mrs Johannes Chan

Po Chan & Nicholas Fung

Laura Chen

Helen Cheung

Dr Chung See Yuen

Prof David Clarke

Stephen Eno

Foon Hei Cats

John Sun-kin Fung

Raymond Fung

Hung Ling Wah

Paul R Jackson

Betsy Lai

Allan Leung

Amy LY Lok

Masterpoint Professional Limited

Martin Matsui

In memory of Miranda

Patricia Or

Amy Tam

Ethan Tsang & Anton Tsang

Henry & Esther Tsang

Paul Tsang

Tsui Lap Lee

VMW Far East Ltd

Wong Nai Hay

Anonymous

Laurent Korcia Plays Bernstein15.4.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $340, $240, $120Music Director/Conductor Violin

Yip Wing-sie Laurent Korcia

Tickets available at URBTIX16

“His style is flamboyant like Kreisler’s, sensitive like Heifetz’s, and he has a typically French clarity when in the heart of polyphonic complexity.”

Libération

“The freedom, the presence and the imagination of Laurent Korcia’s playing,only a handful of violinists – living or dead – have it…Korcia has it all:the majestic style, the technique, the charisma, the ideas, the charm.”

Le Monde

“Korcia lives his passion to the full. His furiously concentrated playing breathesauthenticity, spontaneity and a taste for adventure, giving his interpretations an original flavour which comes from the depths of his soul.”

The Strad

Winner of:

• Paganini Competition

• Jacques Long-Thibaud Competition

• Zino Francescatti International Competition

• “Instrumentalist of the Year” – Victoires de la Musique

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Lam Lan-chee Lotus (world première)Commissioned by Hong Kong Sinfonietta with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund

Bernstein Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium)

Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1945)

Laurent Korcia

Yip Wing-sie

Laurent Korcia: Cinema16.4.2011

Sat 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $450, $280, $150Music Director/Conductor Violin

Yip Wing-sie Laurent Korcia

Tickets available at URBTIX

Bizet L’Arlésienne Suite No 1Respighi La Boutique Fantasque SuiteSarasate Gypsy AirsJohn Williams Schindler’s List ThemeEnnio Morricone Cinema ParadisoShigeru Umebayashi In the Mood for Love: Yumeji’s ThemeStéphane Grappelli/Korcia Les ValseusesVivaldi The Four Seasons: Summer Saint-Saëns Rondo Capriccioso

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HK Sinfonietta & Bertrand Chamayou7.5.2011

Sat 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $340, $220, $140Music Director/Conductor Piano Mezzo-soprano

Yip Wing-sie Bertrand Chamayou Milijana Nikolic*

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was a joy to savour.”Opera Australia

Bertrand Chamayou

• Instrumental Soloist of the Year, Victoires de la Musique 2011

• Prize-winner, Long-Thibaud Competition

Co-presenterExclusive sponsor

Venue and ticketing services sponsored by

the Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Artists’ websites | www.solea-management.com/bertrand-chamayou | www.milijananikolic.comTickets available at URBTIX18A

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“His Liszt, combining weight with smoothness, was simply formidable.”

The Guardian

“Sensible, luminous,and when necessary, flamboyant.”

Le Monde

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The Four Seasons20.5.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Violin

Luke Dollman* James Cuddeford

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Vivaldi The Four SeasonsBeethoven Symphony No 6 in F, Op 68, “Pastorale”*

James Cuddeford

• Concertmaster, Hong Kong Sinfonietta

• Founding member, Grainger Quartet (2006-2008)

• Member, Australian String Quartet (1998-2006)

Luke Dollman

• 2nd Prize, Concours International de Jeunes Chefs d’Orchestre de Besançon

• Assistant Conductor, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic (2001-2003)

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"Australian conductor LukeDollman maintained a balancethat allowed the intricacies of

counterpoint to register as wellas the thrusting energy.”

The Guardian

“Cuddeford’s playing throughoutwas of sumptuous finesse and

extraordinary polish.”The Australian

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Disney in Concert (re-run)

3-5.6.2011 4-6.6.2011Fri-Sun 7:30pm Sat-Mon 3pm

HK City Hall Concert Hall | $300, $200, $140For ages 6+

Music Director/Conductor/Presenter

Yip Wing-sie

“A sea of adults, no doubt brimming with happy memories of their first encounters

with the animator’s magical world,and a healthy smattering of children.”

South China Morning Post

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Disney Classics OvertureThe Sorcerer’s ApprenticeThe Little Mermaid Orchestral SuiteBeauty and the Beast Orchestral SuiteAladdin Orchestral SuitePirates of the Caribbean SuiteEnchanted SuiteThe Lion King Orchestral Suite

Yip Wing-sie

Classical Music for Babies with Peter Moore24.6.2011 25 & 26.6.2011

Fri 7:30pm Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 5pmHK City Hall Theatre | $280, $180

3 Children aged 3 or above & full-time students: $140, $903 Babies aged below 3: $50

For ages 0+ | In English | 1 Approximately 1 hour with no intermission

Conductor/Presenter

Peter Moore

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Martina Filjak Plays Rachmaninov8.7.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Piano

Sebastian Lang-Lessing Martina Filjak

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Webern Variations for Orchestra Op 30Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, Op 18Brahms Symphony No 2 in D, Op 73

Sebastian Lang-Lessing

• Music Director, San Antonio Symphony

• Chief Conductor & Artistic Director,Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

• Resident Conductor, Deutsche Oper Berlin (1993-2001)

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“Brilliant, sensitive and imaginative playing with resourcefulness of technique and naturalness

of musicality... a striking individuality.”The New York Times

“An adventurous musician with exceptionalcommand of keyboard possibilities.”

The Plain Dealer

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McDull’s website | www.mcdull.hk

HKS McDull Music Project

Stargazing by the Sea with McDull4-7.8.2011 6&7.8.2011

Thu–Sun 7:30pm Sat & Sun 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $140

For ages 6+ | In Cantonese

Music Director/Conductor/Presenter Concept/Co-directors Animation Production

Yip Wing-sie Brian Tse & Alice Mak Lunchtime Production Limited


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Do you want to get away from the hustle bustle and take abreak? Lie on the grass with McDull, Hong Kong’s mostbeloved cartoon piglet to rediscover the beauty of ourwonderful world.

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Yip Wing-sie

Programme includes musical excerpts from:

Tchaikovsky The Swan LakeTchaikovsky The Sleeping BeautyProkofiev CinderellaDelibes CoppéliaStravinsky Petrushka

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Know Your Classical Music : Ballet Music27.8.2011 28.8.2011

Sat 7:30pm Sun 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall | $250, $150, $100

Music Director/Conductor/Presenter Artist Associate/Choreographer/Presenter Ballet Demonstration

Yip Wing-sie Yuri Ng Special guests

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Artist’s website | www.HKSL.org/eng/YuriNg

Yuri Ng

Fumiaki Miura HK Début10.9.2011

Sat 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Violin

Alessandro Crudele Fumiaki Miura

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Stravinsky Suite No 1 for Chamber OrchestraShostakovich Violin Concerto No 1 in A minorProkofiev Classical Symphony, Op 25Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini, Op 32

Alessandro Crudele

• Chief Conductor, Milan State University Orchestra

• Conducted the Berlin Symphony, Israel Symphony,Orchestra Sinfonica Arturo Toscanini and Orchestra dell’Accademia del Teatro alla Scala

Fumiaki Miura

• The youngest winner ever,Hannover International Violin Competition(also Music Critics’ Prize & Audience Prize)

• 2nd Prize, The Menuhin Competition

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“[Miura performs] with such energy,yet delicacy of phrasing that the

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Great Clarinet Concertos :Michael Collins Plays Copland & Finzi23.9.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor/Clarinet

Michael CollinsAwards:• Fellow of the Royal College of Music (FRCM)• Instrumentalist of the Year, Royal Philharmonic Society

Artist’s website | www.michael-collins.co.uk

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Ravel Introduction & Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet & String Quartet

Finzi Clarinet Concerto, Op 31Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op 20Copland Concerto for Clarinet


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“Collins dazzles like a bel canto diva in thepyrotechnic leaps, thrills and runs, while he

lavishes his rich tone, phenomenal breath controland deeply satisfying expressive insights.”

The Sunday Times

“Michael Collins was againmarvellous – virtuosic, subtle and

unfailingly musical.”The Financial Times

Michael Collins

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Great Violin Concertos: The Butterfly Lovers24.9.2011

Sat 7:30pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $480 (VIP), $280, $200, $1201 15 Approximately 1 hr 15 mins with no intermission

Music Director/Conductor Violin

Yip Wing-sie Mengla Huang

Glinka Russlan and Ludmilla Overture He Zhan-hao/Chen Gang The Butterfly Lovers Violin ConcertoKodály Dances of GalantaSarasate Carmen Fantasy

Mengla HuangWinner of:• Paganini International Violin Competition• Sendai International Music Competition • Montegrappa’s Genio Creativo Award

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Alexandre Tharaud Plays Bach & Mozart14.10.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Piano

Alexander Liebreich Alexandre Tharaud

Alexander Liebreich

• Artistic Director & Principal Conductor,Munich Chamber Orchestra

• Artistic Director, Tongyeong International Music Festival, South Korea

Artists’ websites | www.karstenwitt.com/en/artist/alexander_liebreich | www.alexandretharaud.com

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C D944Bach Piano Concerto No 5 in F minor, BWV1056 Mozart Piano Concerto No 9 in E-flat, K271,

“Jeunehomme”Schubert Symphony No 9 in C, D944,“The Great”


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“Alexander Liebreich is a godsend on the podium.”

Münchner Merkur

“[Tharaud's playing] reflected his whole-body commitment to making

the piano speak the unspeakable.”The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Brilliant, provocative.”The New York Times

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Short-cut to Classical Music:Story of the Orchestra

29.10.2011 30.10.2011Sat 7:30pm Sun 3pm

Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium$160, $120, $80 | Mainly in Cantonese


Yip Wing-sie

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CLP Light Classics Concert13.11.2011

Sun 3pm | HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall | $220, $180, $140, $100Mainly in Cantonese

Music Director/Conductor/Presenter Saxophone Violin

Yip Wing-sie Timothy Sun* James Cuddeford^

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Dvorák Carnival OvertureVivaldi The Four Seasons (excerpt)^

Debussy/Caplet arr Clair de Lune Britten Four Sea Interludes: StormJohann Strauss Jr On the Beautiful Blue DanubeMolinelli Four Pictures from New York (excerpts)*Piazzolla/ Ip Kim-kuok arr Libertango*Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture

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Great Cello Concertos : Wendy Law Plays Elgar18.11.2011

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Cello

Bjørn Sagstad Wendy Law

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Johan Svendsen Norwegian Rhapsody No 2, Op 19Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, Op 85Sibelius Symphony No 5 in E-flat, Op 82

Wendy Law

Winner of:• Juilliard Cello Concerto Competition• Juilliard InterArts Award• Harvard Musical Association Achievement Award

Bjørn Sagstad

Winner, Nordic Conducting Competition

Artists’ websites | www.bjornsagstad.com | www.wendylaw.com

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“Poetic, eloquent.”The Straits Times

“Energetic yet always poised.”The Strad

Peter Moore

HKS for Kids: Christmas Magic3.12.2011

Sat 3pm & 7:30pm

4.12.2011Sun 3pm

HK City Hall Concert Hall$250, $180, $120

For ages 3+In English

1 15Approximately 1 hr 15 mins with no intermission

Conductor/Presenter

Peter Moore


Join Uncle Peter on a musical sleigh ride to find out how children around the world celebrate Christmas!

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HKS for Kids: Exploring Our Wonderful World14.1.2012 15.1.2012

Sat 3pm & 7:30pm Sun 3pmHK City Hall Concert Hall | $250, $180, $120

For ages 6+ | In English

Conductor Devised & Presented by

Luke Dollman Alasdair Malloy

Celebrating dance and music from all aroundthe world, Alasdair and the orchestra whiskyou off your feet on a joyous journey aroundthe globe. Come dressed in your favouritenational costume!


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50Programme commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Hong Kong City Hall

La Valse Remembered25.2.2012 26.2.2012

Sat 8pm Sun 4pmHK City Hall Concert Hall | $340, $220, $140

Music Director/Conductor Artist Associate/Stage Direction/Visual Design Violin

Yip Wing-sie Yuri Ng Sayaka Shoji Dance Artists

Sayaka Shoji

Winner, Paganini International Violin Competition

Artist’s website | www.sayakashoji.com

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Ravel La Valse (Poème Chorégraphique)Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op 47Sibelius The Swan of TuonelaRavel La Valse (Choreographer: Yuri Ng)

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“Passionate, free, almost improvisatoryvirtuosity of the highest order.”

The Sunday Times

“Technically secure and thrillingly passionate.”The Guardian

HITSounds Great: Movies & Musicals

9 & 10.3.2012Fri & Sat 8pm | Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium | $280, $200, $140

Singers

Jayne O’Mahony, John Langley

A celebration of songs from the silverscreen & theWest End including Phantom of the Opera, Cats,West Side Story, Les Misérables, Titanic, JamesBond and more. Starring acclaimed West Endsingers Jayne O’Mahony (Les Misérables, Evita)and John Langley (Phantom of the Opera,Mamma Mia).


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Jayne O’Mahony & John Langley

The very talented conductor Jason Laiwill delight you and your little ones withsome of his favourite orchestral works. Agreat way to spend some quality timewith your family!

HKS for Kids:Classical Music for Babies with Jason Lai23.3.2012 24.3.2012

Fri 7:30pm Sat 2:30pm & 5pmHK City Hall Theatre | $280, $180

3 Children aged 3 or above & full-time students: $140, $90 | 3 Babies aged below 3: $50For ages 0+ | In English | 1 Approximately 1 hour with no intermission

Conductor/Presenter

Jason Lai



Artist’s website | www.jasonlai.co.uk

• Artist Associate, Hong Kong Sinfonietta (2009-2011)• Principal Conductor, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Orchestra, Singapore• Assistant Conductor, BBC Philharmonic (2002-2005)

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Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto30.3.2012

Fri 8pm | HK City Hall Concert Hall | $280, $200, $120Conductor Trumpet

Jason Lai Tine-Thing Helseth

Debussy Prélude à L’Après-midi d’un FauneHummel Trumpet Concerto Ravel Ma Mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)

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“Clarity, confident delivery,and compelling performances.”

The Herald

“Lai showed himself to be alert yet sensitive,drawing well-matched and expressively blended

playing from both orchestra and soloist.”The Independent

“A new star on the classical music sky…She plays with radiance strong enough

to light up the entire hall.”Zürcher Landzeitung

“The way she plays, the nineteen-year-oldmust be obsessed by her instrument.”

Saale-Zeitung

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Jason Lai

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5.4.2011One-Hour Classics

Good Music This Lunch#

Tue 12:45pmHK City Hall Foyer

Programme

Biber/Purcell/Dvorák

17.4.2011Good Music This Day#


Yip Wing-sieSun 2-6pm

HK City Hall Concert Hall & Foyer

Musical fun day and free concert for the entire family at HongKong City Hall!

Jointly presented by

WHAT ELSE…Where is Hong Kong Sinfonietta this week?

2010ArtisTree www.HKSL.org

In 2010, Hong Kong Sinfonietta embarked on a new initiative – mostly under the One-Hour Classics series – to bring good music tothe people of Hong Kong at unconventional times or venues, or in unusual formats. Apart from performances in the Appreciate,Learn and Relax series on the concert stage, you may find the orchestra performing chamber music during lunch hours in the foyerof Hong Kong City Hall or other unexpected venues, or working with multimedia artists at ArtisTree.

Visit www.HKSL.org from time to time to get updates. Meanwhile, check out the following listings for a first glimpse of thesespecial performances.

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G 77 1Vivaldi: L’Estro Armonico, Op 3 No 10Demersseman/Berthélemy: Guillaume Tell Duo BrillantHaydn: String Quartet in G, Op 77 No 1

20 & 22.6.2011One-Hour Classics

Good Music This Lunch@Hong Kong Arts Centre#

Special Guest

Peter Cooper ( Oboe)

Mon & Wed 1pmagnès b.

Hong Kong Arts Centre agnès b. CINEMA

20.6.2011 Programme

31Ibert: Trois Pièces Brèves for Wind QuintetLigeti: Six Bagatelles for Wind QuintetBarber: Summer Music for Wind Quintet, Op 31

22.6.2011 Programme

E 103E K375

Beethoven: Octet in E-flat, Op 103Mozart: Serenade No 11 for Winds in E-flat, K375

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Programme

D 77aA 13

Reger: Serenade in D for Flute, Violin & Viola, Op 77aMendelssohn: String Quartet No 2 in A minor, Op 13

17-21.7.2011x ^

Hacken Lee x Hong Kong Sinfonietta^

Conductor

Yip Wing-sieHK Coliseum

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Entertainment Impact

19-21.8.2011^

The Hong Kong Ballet: The Swan Lake^

Conductor

Judith Yan

HK Cultural Centre Grand TheatrePresenter



Thu 12:45pmHK City Hall Foyer

Programme

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Brahms: Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op 114Glinka: Trio Pathétique in D minor

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One-Hour Classics

@ArtisTreeHong Kong SinfoniettaArtisTree Residency

1 ArtisTreeArtisTree, 1/F Cornwall House,TaiKoo Place, Island East

AQuarry Bay MTR Station Exit A or car drop-off point at G/F, Oxford House, TaiKoo Place

# Free admission (no registration needed) | * Free admission (registration needed) | ^ Ticketed Events

4.11.2011#

Great Violin Concertos: Susanne Hou Plays Bruch#

Music Director/Conductor

Yip Wing-sieViolin

Yi-Jia Susanne HouFri 7pm

Winner of Long-Thibaud, Lipizer and Sarasate International Violin Competitionsjoins the orchestra and Music Director Yip Wing-sie in Bruch’s Violin ConcertoNo 1 in G minor.

5 & 12.11.2011Shih Wing-ching on Culture#

In Cantonese

Sat 3pm

Hong Kong Sinfonietta Chairman shares his views on culture with ArtisTree audience.

5.11.2011Late Night with Susanne Hou#

Violin

Yi-Jia Susanne HouPiano

Helen ChaSat 9pm

What’s better than a drink andgreat music on a Saturday night?Join celebrated violinist SusanneHou and pianist Helen Cha in thisenchanting recital.

6.11.2011#

Hong Kong Sinfonietta Family Concert#

Violin/Presenter

James CuddefordIn English

Sun 2:30pm

Concertmaster James Cuddeford leads the orchestra in a fun-filled concert forthe entire family!

Yi-Jia Susanne Hou

Helen Cha

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6.11.2011Chinese Music Virtuosi#

Loo Sze-wang sheng

Chu Siu-wai dizi

Pan Ya-sze yangqin

Chiu Tan-ching zheng

Wong Chi-chung huqin

Sun 5pmProgramme

Lü Wen-cheng: Autumn Moon Over Placid Lake for Chinese ensemble

Chan Hing-yan: Shiny Moon, Rainy Dayfor dizi, sheng, erhu & zheng

Law Wing-fai: Zen Song One: Diary of a Frogfor clarinet, sho & yangqin

Chan Hing-yan: Where the Blossoms are in Myriads...for flute, clarinet, dizi & sheng

Traditional: Song of Happiness for Chinese ensemble

7.11.2011#

Relaxin’ After Work with James Cuddeford & Mary Wu#

Violin

James CuddefordPiano

Mary Mei-loc WuMon 7pm

Programme

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James Cuddeford: Wintry SongEnescu: Violin Sonata No 3 in A minor Op 25Brahms: Sonata No 3 in D minor, Op 108

8.11.2011#

Relaxin’ After Work: Chamber Music for All#

Tue 7pm

End your busy day with great chamber music by musicians ofthe Hong Kong Sinfonietta!

9.11.2011Happy Hour with Contrast Trio#

Timothy Sun ( Saxophone)

Kitty Cheung ( Violin)

Jenny Ng ( Piano)

Wed 7pmProgramme

Piazzolla/Ip Kim-kuok arr: The Four Seasons of Buenos AiresPaul Schoenfield/Ip Kim-kuok arr: Café MusicJacob Gade/Ip Kim-kuok arr: Jealousy TangoJulie Kuok: When Tango Meet Samba (world première)

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Mary Mei-loc Wu

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11 & 12.11.2011Twelve Contemplations on Jesus Christ and Mystical Love*

# Free admission (no registration needed) | * Free admission (registration needed) | ^ Ticketed Events

Composer/Installation Artist

Samson YoungVideo Artist

Adrian YeungFri & Sat 8pm

Programme

Messiaen/Samson Young arr: Selection from Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus

Samson Young: Jesus Reassures His Mother from the Cross (world première)

Not suitable for children under 18

Riding on the waves of Electric Kinderszenen, composer-installation artist Samson Young and his collaborators return toArtisTree with a glittering and ultramodern reimagination ofOlivier Messiaen’s piano cycle Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus.Young will re/decompose Messiaen’s musical monument into anaudio-visual spectacle that explores the infancy as well as thephysical death of Jesus Christ. A sublimely transcendentalmultimedia experience not to be missed.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta ArtisTree Residency

23 & 25.11.2011Good Music This Lunch@Hong Kong Arts Centre#

Violin Cello

James Cuddeford Wendy LawWed & Fri 1pm

agnès b. Hong Kong Arts Centre agnès b. CINEMA23.11.2011 Programme

G BWV1048Telemann: Canonic Sonata No 1Kurtág: Signs, Games and Messages (excerpts)

Biber: BattaliaBach: Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G, BWV1048

25.11.2011 Programme

2Martinu: Duo No 1 for Violin & CelloLigeti: Sonata for Solo Cello Britten: Phantasy Quartet, Op 2

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Tue 12:45pm | HK City Hall FoyerProgramme

G 71E 74

Moszkowski: Suite in G minor for Two Violins & Piano, Op 71Beethoven: String Quartet No 10 in E-flat, Op 74, “Harp”

16-26.12.2011^

The Hong Kong Ballet: The Nutcracker ^

Conductor

Yip Wing-sie | Lio KuokmanHK Cultural Centre Grand Theatre

Presenter

3 & 4.2.2012Rediscovering Hong Kong^

Fri & SatHong Kong Arts Centre Shouson Theatre

A special performance fusing moving image and live music.Co-presenter




Programme includes

G 25Brahms: Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor, Op 25

2.3.2012Chamber Gems by Hong Kong Sinfonietta#

Fri 7:30pmLoke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong

Programme includes

E 20Beethoven: Septet in E-flat, Op 20

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Internet Ticketing Service www.URBTIX.hkURBTIX Outlets

HK Island

HK City Hall, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Stadium, HK Arts Centre,Tom Lee Music Co Ltd (Aberdeen, Western District, Wanchai City Centre, Causeway Bay, Taikoo ShingCityplaza, Chai Wan, North Point & Island Resort Mall) & Youth Square (Chai Wan)

Kowloon

MegaBoxHK Cultural Centre, HK Coliseum, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Ko Shan Theatre, Jockey Club Creative ArtsCentre, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, Tom Lee Music Academy (Hung Hom),Tom Lee Music CoLtd (Cameron Lane, Telford Plaza, MegaBox) & Happy Sound Music Ltd (Mongkok)

New Territories

Arena

Kwai Tsing Theatre, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall, Tuen Mun Town Hall, Yuen Long Theatre,North District Town Hall, Tai Po Civic Centre, AsiaWorld-Arena & Tom Lee Music Co Ltd (Tsing Yi, Tsuen WanDiscovery Park & Luk Yeung Galleria, Shatin, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Tai Po, Sheung Shui, Ma On Shan,Tseung Kwan O)

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