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October 2024
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Yan Huichang

Yan Huichang
Luk Kin Bun

Luk Kin Bun
Qin Jitao

Qin Jitao
Ge Yang

Ge Yang
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Liao Yi-ping
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Miao Shih-jhe
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Wong Ching-yin

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
Resounding Chimes．Magnificent Works in a Prosperous Age

Jointly Presented by Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Date and Time
1/10/2024 (Tue) 3:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$75
Conductor
Yan Huichang
Performed by
Bianzhong: Luk Kin Bun
Guan: Qin Jitao
Xiaoruan: Ge Yang
Yun Luo: Liao Yi-ping
Paigu: Miao Shih-jhe
Organ: Wong Ching Yin

      




【Free Tickets to Jointly Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China】

The first 75 senior citizens at the age of 75 who successfully register at art-mate will be offered two complimentary tickets to feel the charm of the sound of the traditional bianzhong. 
Registration starts from 18 September at 10am on a first-come, first-served basis.
For registration: Click here

【Pre-concert Guided Appreciation Session】

Date：1/10/2024 (Tue)
Time：12:00-1:00pm
Location :Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Speaker: Prof PAK Christopher (Head of Academic Studies in Music, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing
Arts)
Live Demonstration: LUK Kin-bun (Principal Percussion of the HKCO)
Language: In Cantonese
Capacity：500 (On first-come, first-served basis)
Fee: Free Admission (Registration starts from 18 September at 10am)
For registration: Click here


Glory

The HKCO marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with music that celebrates the diverse cultures and beautiful landscapes of the country. Included in the programme are:


- The Grand Victory, wind and percussion folk music from Shanxi.
- Three Variations on a Plum Blossom Melody, featuring the percussion instrument bianzhong.
- Rhythmic Hainan, music of the south, including a rendition of the festivities of the Li ethnic group.
- True Heart, a moving dialogue of the self.
- Our Glorious Country, completing the programme on a high note.
Programmes
The Grand Victory　Wind and Percussion Folk Music from Shanxi　Arr. by Zhang Shiye

Bianzhong and Orchestra　Three Variations on a Plum Blossom Melody　Ancient tune　Arr. by Peng Xiuwen
Bianzhong: Luk Kin Bun

Suite　Impressions of Hainan Yan Huichang
The first movement: Taking a Stroll (World Premiere)
The second movement: Guan, Xiaoruan and Orchestra　Boat-shaped Thatched Cottage (World Premiere)

Guan: Qin Jitao　Xiaoruan: Ge Yang

The third movement: A Happy Gathering

Paigu: Miao Shih-jhe Yun Luo: Liao Yi-ping


A Pure Heart Li Bochan

Bianzhong, Organ and Orchestra　


Opus in Celebration of Prosperous Times Kuan Nai-chung

Organ: Wong Ching Yin
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