Cantonese Opera Oratorio 'Floral Princess' (Priority Booking)

Overview

In 2027, marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Cantonese opera playwright Tong Tik-sang and the 70th anniversary of the premiere of his masterpiece 'Floral Princess', the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is proud to present a new Chinese oratorio, 'Floral Princess'. Composed by the renowned Chan Hing-yan with a libretto by classical literature scholar Professor Chan Wai-shun, this production is conducted by Artistic Director Yan Huichang. Stripping away the opulent costumes and traditional movements of Cantonese opera, this work adopts a minimalist oratorio format, accompanied by the full Chinese orchestra, to elevate this tragic romance into a modern musical ceremony.

Highlights

• Artistic Synthesis: Combines historical records by Zhang Dai from the Ming and Qing dynasties with poetic tradition, providing a robust, epic layer to the timeless romance.
• Oratorio Presentation: A distilled, minimalist performance style that invites the audience to focus on the power of the music and the poignancy of the story's historical weight.
• Multiple Roles: Six vocalists will take on the performance, with some actors playing multiple roles to metaphorically portray the relentless cycle of history and change.

Performers

• Conductor: Yan Huichang
• Director: Tsang Man-tung
• Composer: Chan Hing-yan
• Text: Professor Chan Wai-shun
• Vocalists: Chung Ka-yan (Soprano), Mok Tsz-wai (Soprano), Cheung Yam-ching (Mezzo-Soprano), Tam Tin-lok (Tenor), David Quah (Tenor), Wong Yat-hang (Bass-Baritone)
• Narrator: Yung Yin-shing

Ticketing

Priority booking is available for the 50th Season Main Package until July 31, 2026:

• Purchase 5+ concerts: 20% off (Standard tickets only)
• Purchase 7-9 concerts: 30% off (HKCO Friends members only, standard tickets only)
• Purchase 10+ concerts: 40% off (HKCO Friends members only, standard tickets only)
• Half-price concessions are available for full-time students, senior citizens (aged 60+), people with disabilities (and their minder), and CSSA recipients.
• HKCO Friends members enjoy a 25% discount.

Venue & Access

The performance will take place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Visitors can reach the venue via MTR Tsim Sha Tsui or East Tsim Sha Tsui station.