Two generations of local musicians will jointly perform some of the cherished cultural heritage of South China – the narrative singing genres of nanyin and yue’ou, as well as Cantonese instrumental music. There will also be guided appreciation that takes the audience on a musical journey to share the beauty of nanyin and Cantonese instrumental music.
Programme
Ensemble |
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The Lion Dance |
Guzheng and Sanxian |
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The Toll of the Temple Bell |
Five-piece Combo |
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The Beauty Yonder |
Pipa Solo |
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Rain Lashing on the Plantain |
Huqin and Yangqin |
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Autumn Moon over a Placid Lake |
Nanyin |
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A Wanderer’s Autumn Grief (Part I) |
Pipa Solo |
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Autumn Moon in the Han Palace |
Guzheng and Xiao |
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The Moon over Guanshan |
Dizi and Ensemble |
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Gui-Zhi-Xiang |
Huqin and Yangqin |
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Orioles Singing among the Billowing Willows |
Five-piece Combo |
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Yang Cuixi |
Yue’ou |
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My Heart Is So Bitter |
Yangqin Solo |
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Lovers’ Reunion at the Milky Way |
Five-piece Combo |
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Moonlight over the Spring River |
Yangqin Duo |
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Rolling Down the Beaded Blind |
Huqin and Yangqin |
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Bright Is the Moon |
Yangqin Solo |
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The Lament of Lady Zhaojun |
Ensemble |
|
Stepping High |
The performance will run for about 1 hour 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission.
Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted during the intermission or at a suitable break. The presenter reserves the right to change the programmes and substitute artists.
Huqin / Nanyin |
To Wing |
Yue’ou |
Ching May-bo |
Huqin |
Chan Pik-sum |
Guzheng |
Jason Lau |
Pipa |
Chass Wong, Yu Wing-ka |
Sanxian |
Cass Lam |
Yangqin |
Bryan Lai, Yanki Ma, Kwok Ka-ying |
Dizi |
Sou Si-tai, Jessica Fung |
Xiao |
Chung Siu-sun |
Sheng |
Kwok Shing-cho |
Xylophone |
Chak Yuet-man |
Drum |
Li Chun-wai |
Tickets available from 14 May onwards at URBTIX outlets, on internet, mobile ticketing app and credit card telephone booking.
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first come, first served basis).
Group Booking Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for programme(s) in ‘Regional Music of China Series’, the following concession applies:
10% off for 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.
‘Regional Music of China Series’ Package Discount
10% off for each purchase of standard tickets of any 2 programmes; 15% off for all 3 programmes.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
Programme Enquiries: 2268 7321
Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk