“Our Music Talents” Series: Clarinet Recital by Linus Fung
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Poulenc
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Denisov
Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Penderecki
Three Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano
Galison Lau
A Flash of Thought (World Premiere)
Takashi Yoshimatsu
Four Pieces in Bird Shape, Op. 18
Brahms
Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115
The performance will run for about 1 hour and 30 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 programme and substitute artists.
Linus Fung
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Linus Fung is an active and versatile Hong Kong-based clarinettist who is currently the clarinettist of the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble. He has performed in Shanghai New Music Week, Seoul International Computer Music Festival, Macao 'Hua Yuan' Exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Festival and New Vision Arts Festival since 2016-17 season.
Fung graduated from the Music Department at The Chinese University of Hong Kong under the tutorship of Martin Choy. He then pursued his Master of Music degree at the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutorship of John Bradbury, Lynsey Marsh and Nicholas Cox. Fung has performed for Wuji Ensemble since 2018. He also regularly appears as principal clarinet with the Ponte Orchestra of Hong Kong and has performed in various projects with the Hong Kong Composers’ Guild, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Opera Hong Kong, Cantabile, among many freelance occasions. Fung has given numerous solo recitals in Hong Kong, Macao, Shantou and Manchester. He was also invited to perform concerti with the Hong Kong Medical Association Orchestra and Chung Chi Wind Orchestra respectively. In Aug 2018, Fung was invited to demonstrate in the lecture hosted by renowned clarinettist, Ayako Oshima. In October 2020, he was invited to perform in Chan Hin-yan's lecture demonstration 'Stravinsky’s Clarinet' organised by HKU Muse.
As a chamber musician, Fung is the clarinettist and curator of an active local classical chamber group, The TimeCrafters. The group has given concerts for Hong Kong Arts Festival 'Plus', Tai Kwun Afternoon Series and more. Fung was being interviewed on RTHK’s The Works several times for his commitments to chamber music. In 2018, he has founded and curated the clarinet ensemble, Reed A Bit, giving community and family concerts.
Piano: Alexander Wong
String Quartet
Violin: Patrick Yim
Violin: Sally Law
Viola: Chan Wai-bun
Cello: Wong Ka-lap
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“Our Music Talents” Series: Clarinet Recital by Linus Fung
Tickets available from1 Aprilat URBTIX outlets, on internet, mobile 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).
“City Hall Virtuosi” and “Our Music Talents” Series Package Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for ‘Clarinet Recital by Linus Fung’, ‘Erhu Recital by Wong Lok-ting’, ‘Cello Recital by Thomas Hung’, ‘“The Milestone” Harmonica Recital by CY Leo’ and ‘Piano Recital by Tsang Hin-yat’, the following concession applies:
10% off for any 2 programmes, 15% off for any 3 programmes, 20% off for any 4 or more programmes.
“City Hall Virtuosi” and “Our Music Talents” Series Group Booking Discount
For each purchase of standard tickets for ‘Clarinet Recital by Linus Fung’, ‘Erhu Recital by Wong Lok-ting’, ‘Cello Recital by Thomas Hung’, ‘“The Milestone” Harmonica Recital by CY Leo’ and ‘Piano Recital by Tsang Hin-yat’, the following concession applies:
10% off for each purchase of 4 – 9 standard tickets, 15% off for 10 – 19 standard tickets, 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.
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