Centenary Concert – a National Day celebration
SOUNDFEST
Programme
LU QIMINGOde to the Red Flag
BRIGHT SHENG Never Far Away – for Harp and Orchestra (Asian Première)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 FateListen
Ode to the Red Flag opens our celebration of the 62nd National Day of the People’s Republic of China. It is followed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s special presentation of Bright Sheng’s Never Far Away. Inspired by three Chinese folk tunes, this work evokes the China of the composer’s memories when he was separated from his homeland. He wrote of this piece, “If your native culture is still the inspiration of your work, you are never far away from home.” The orchestra will be joined by acclaimed harpist Dan Yu for these performances.
Perry So then conducts arguably the greatest symphony of all – Beethoven’s Fifth. From its first fateful notes to its triumphant climax, this work is a fitting part of our commemoration of the centenary of the 1911 Revolution.
Perry So then conducts arguably the greatest symphony of all – Beethoven’s Fifth. From its first fateful notes to its triumphant climax, this work is a fitting part of our commemoration of the centenary of the 1911 Revolution.
Artists
Other Activities
Free Pre-concert Talk
| Time: | 29/9 Thu 7:15pm - 7:45pm (English) 1/10 Sat 7:15pm - 7:45pm (Cantonese) | |
| Venue: | HK Cultural Centre Auditoria Building 4/F Foyer | |
| Speaker: | Thu (English) Bright Sheng composer | Sat (Cantonese) Li Chi-man |
- Club Bravo: 15% off
- Members of Young Audience Scheme: 55% off (Max. 2 tickets), 10% off for accompanying adults (Max. 2 tickets)
- Full-time Students, Citizens aged 60 or above, People with Disability and CSSA recipients: 50% off (With Quota, this discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers)
- Group discount: 10-19: 10% off, 20 or above: 20% off
- Staff of Swire Group: 15% off
- Members of music.org: 10% off
- Students of HK Polytechnic University, City University of HK, Lingnan University, Chinese University, HK Baptist University and University of HK: 55% off (Max. 2 tickets)
- Friends of Hong Kong Ballet, CCDC Dance Generation Premium Member, HK Rep Pals: 10% off (Max. 2 tickets)
Please switch off you mobile phone and any other beeping device before the concert.
Except with permission from the management, record, filming and photography are not allowed.
If the music contains more than one movement, kindly reserve your applause until the end of the entire work.
Except with permission from the management, record, filming and photography are not allowed.
If the music contains more than one movement, kindly reserve your applause until the end of the entire work.