WestK Performing Arts X Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra: Music in Tea Time

Highlights

"Music in Tea Time" is a critically acclaimed collaboration between the West Kowloon Cultural District and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. Through a delicate dialogue between tea and music, this performance invites audiences on a cross-cultural journey across geographical boundaries. Tea, originating in China, has traveled the Silk Road to the world, and Hong Kong, a city where East meets West, stands as a modern reflection of this history. From traditional Chinese tea ceremonies to Western tea culture, and even the unique local "Yuenyeung," this concert, curated by Artistic Director Chow Hei-chit, explores the resonance of time and mood through music.

Program

Presented in an intimate chamber music format, the program features pieces that evoke historical and cultural connections:

• Erhu Sextet

  • "Erquan Yingyue" (Excerpt) | Composed by Hua Yanjun, Arranged by Li Huanzhi
  • "Colorful Windmill" | Composed by Zhao Junyi

• Erhu Quartet

  • "Dream Journey to Mount Tianmu" (Excerpt) | Composed by Chan Kam-biu
  • "Capriccio" | Composed by Chow Hei-chit

• Silk String Quintet

  • "Ninghu Yanzhi Wang Zhaojun" | Composed by Luk Wai-chun

• Silk and Bamboo Octet

  • "Joyful Celebration" (HKCO Commission/Premiere) | Arranged by Ho Man-hin

Performers

• Presenter: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
• Artistic Director: Chow Hei-chit
• Moderator: Wong Suen-kiu

Venue & Access

The performance takes place at the Tea House Theatre within the Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District. The theatre's design creates an intimate atmosphere perfectly suited for the concept of "Music in Tea Time." Attendees are advised to arrive early to soak in the cultural ambiance.

Ticketing

• Price: HKD 350
• Discounts:
  • 50% off for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their minders, and CSSA recipients.
  • 25% off for Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Friends members.

Please book your tickets via art-mate. Seating arrangements are handled by the presenter.