Partner
Tai Kwun
Funded by
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive Community Concert: Turmoil and Redemption
Date/Time: 14 September 2019, 11:45am
Change of Concert Schedule
The Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive concert due to take place at 7:30pm on September 14 will be rescheduled to 11:45am on the same day. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Musicus Society at 3974 6601 or enquiries@musicussociety.org.
| Debussy | Violin Sonata in G minor |
| Shostakovich | Piano Trio No.2 in E minor, for violin, cello and piano, Op.67 |
| Tiffany Leung | Commissioned work for violin, viola and guzheng |
| Schumann | Piano Quintet in E-flat, Op.44 |
With its roots dating back to the 1840s, Tai Kwun symbolized the very first attempt to establish legal, judicial and correctional institutions in colonial Hong Kong. Numerous occupants have left their marks and stories behind at this former Central Police Station compound, with perhaps the unanimous desire for justice and redemption.
Throughout history, many composers have been subjected to injustices, resulting in struggles and censure at the hands of contemporaries and even the sovereign. This is especially poignant for those caught up in the political turmoil of the two World Wars. The fates and works by composers such as Bartók and Shostakovich closely mirrored and reflected currents of their times. Yet, despite their miseries, these greats have all been redeemed as their oeuvres survive and continue to be heard around the world.
Renowned cellist Trey Lee, celebrated violinist Dong-Suk Kang, Berlin Philharmonic violinist Dorian Xhoxhi and violist Sebastian Krunnies, as well as other local talents join hands to perform chamber gems by these masters. The concert also features new score by Tiffany Leung, a commissioned work inspired by this unique heritage site.
The concerts tickets are available for purchase on cityline.com.
Ticket | $320 (free seating)
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Free Community Events
In addition to concert performance, the following free community events will also be held at the JC Cube:
- Cello Master Class by Trey Lee
Date/Time: 14 September 2019, 3:00pm
- Violin Master Class by Dong-Suk Kang
Date/Time: 14 September 2019, 4:30pm
- Community Concert
Date/Time: 15 September 2019, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Content: Works by Shostakovich, Bartók and Dvořák will be featured.
Limited seats available on a first-come-first-serve basis, register now at Musicus Society website www.musicussociety.org.
For ages 6 and above. Latecomers are not admitted until a suitable break.
Artistic Director/Cello
Trey Lee
“A marvelous protagonist...superb cellist” – Lorin Maazel
Violin
Dong-Suk Kang
Celebrated violinist and jury member of major international competitions
Jonathan Leung
Protégé of renowned violinist Ning Fung at the Hanns Eisler Musikhochschule
Dorian Xhoxhi
Berlin Philharmonic violinist
Viola
Sebastian Krunnies
Berlin Philharmonic violist
Winnie Yiu
Promising violist and recipient of multiple scholarships
Piano
Chau Lok-ping
Chau Lok-ting
Prize-winner at the prestigious ARD International Music Competition in Munich
Guzheng
Yeung Ching-ho
2017 RTHK Young Music Makers Finalist
More information available of Musicus Society website at www.musicussociety.org
Musicus Society is a registered charity founded in 2010 under the vision of cellist Trey Lee, which aims to promote music and its education through cross-cultural collaboration. The Society's core activities include:
- Cross-cultural collaborations between local and overseas artists
- Commissioning of new music based on Chinese culture
Support of music education for students of all social backgrounds to foster future cultural ambassadors from Hong Kong
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