“Then and Now: A Dialogue” is a dynamic concert that fuses together contrasting elements under the theme, Union. Audiences are treated to 18 Variations on a Hu Pipe, with Gong Linna as the star vocalist. This piece marries a classical rendition of two traditional Chinese instruments, qin and zheng, with contemporary orchestral arrangements. Expect a dialogue between the Chinese yangqin and the Turkish kanun, as well as a showcase of Cantonese opera and jazz.
Then and Now: A Dialogue – Programme
18 Variations on a Hu Pipe Melody
Lyrics: Cai Wenji and Ng Tai-kong
Vocal: Gong Linna
Dao of Water – Enjott Schneider (Commissioned by the HKCO/World Premiere)
Double Concerto for Yangqin, Kanun, and Chinese Orchestra
Kanun: Hakan Güngör
Yangqin: Lee Meng-hsueh
The first movement: “Supreme Good is Like Water” (Lao Tse, Dao De Jing)
The second movement: “Garden with Glittering Fountains”
The third movement: “Buddha Mind – the Hidden Power of Lowest Places”
The fourth movement: “Reflection of the Moon on the Water” (Variations)
The fifth movement: “Power, the Shape of Water”
Next Station Moon – Ng King-pan
For Four Instruments and Chinese Orchestra
Eco-Erhu: Xu Hui
Eco-Gaohu: Wong Sum Ho
Soprano Sheng: Chen Yi-wei
Yangqin: Lee Meng-hsueh
The first movement: “The Shaded Moon”
The second movement: “Mondschein Represents My Heart”
The third movement: “Grand Opening”
Flowing Water – Chan Pui Fang
Symphonic Poem
