3.7.2022 (Sun)│3pm
The Hong Kong Harmonica Trilogy: Inspired ‧ Inspiring ‧ Inspirational
Moderator: Wong Chi-chung
Speakers: Lee Sheung-ching, Ho Pak-cheong and CY Leo
Guest: Timothy Tang
10.7.2022 (Sun)│3pm
Opera in Hong Kong: Yesterday, Today and Beyond
Moderator: Calvin Lai
Speakers: Lo King-man and Ella Kiang
7.8.2022 (Sun)│3pm
Piano Masters and their Protégés
Moderator: Julie Kuok
Speakers: Gabriel Kwok, Nancy Loo, Eva Lue, Eleanor Wong and Colleen Lee
24.9.2022 (Sat)│3pm
Embracing the Heritage – Cantonese Music in Hong Kong
Moderator: Christopher Pak
Speaker: Yu Qiwei
Guests: Zhang Chongxue and Rupert Woo
The Hong Kong Harmonica Trilogy: Inspired ‧ Inspiring ‧ Inspirational
Date & Time: | 3.7.2022 (Sun) 3pm |
Venue: | Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall |
Moderator: | Wong Chi-chung |
Speakers: | Lee Sheung-ching, Ho Pak-cheong and CY Leo |
Guest: | Timothy Tang |
Introduction: | This salon invites local harmonicists including master Lee Sheung-ching, father and son Ho Pak-cheong and CY Leo who are both Harmonica World Champion, as well as the young talent Timothy Tang. They will have dialogue with veteran radio DJ and music critic Wong Chi-chung to share their stories and different aspects of the development of harmonica music in Hong Kong. |
Conducted in Cantonese. Each talk will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speakers.
Opera in Hong Kong: Yesterday, Today and Beyond
Date & Time: | 10.7.2022 (Sun) 3pm |
Venue: | Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall |
Moderator: | Calvin Lai |
Speakers: | Lo King-man and Ella Kiang |
Introduction: | Lo King-man, renowned as the "Father of Hong Kong Opera", together with celebrated operatic singer, Ella Kiang, are going to walk us through the development of opera in Hong Kong. |
Conducted in Cantonese. Each talk will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speakers.
Piano Masters and their Protégés
Date & Time: | 7.8.2022 (Sun) 3pm |
Venue: | Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall |
Moderator: | Julie Kuok |
Speakers: | Gabriel Kwok, Nancy Loo, Eva Lue, Eleanor Wong and Colleen Lee |
Introduction: | Local prominent pianists Gabriel Kwok, Nancy Loo, Eva Lue and Eleanor Wong are going to share their journeys as pianists together with their protégés Colleen Lee and Julie Kuok. |
Conducted in Cantonese. Each talk will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speakers.
【Change of Guest Speaker】
As Zhang Chongxue will not be able to participate in this talk, Chan Pik-sum will become the guest speaker and discuss the Cantonese with other speakers on 24 September. Thank you for your attention.
Embracing the Heritage – Cantonese Music in Hong Kong
Date & Time: | 24.9.2022 (Sat) 3pm |
Venue: | Recital Hall, Hong Kong City Hall |
Moderator: | Christopher Pak |
Speaker: | Yu Qiwei |
Guests: | Chan Pik-sum and Rupert Woo^ |
Introduction: | Cantonese music has its unique historical and cultural significance. Local virtuosi will share more about its inheritance and development, as well as their future prospect. |
^With kind permission of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Conducted in Cantonese. Each talk will run for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speakers.