Phoenix Leads Clear Sounds, Strings Play Magnificent Chapters
Renowned conductor Wu Qiang joins forces with Erhu virtuoso Ru Yi and Suona virtuoso Liu Wenwen to present a Chinese orchestral concert at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, featuring a selection of classic and contemporary masterpieces.
- When
1 May 2027 20:00 - 22:00
- Location
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
- Wu Qiang · Conductor
- Ru Yi · Erhu
- Liu Wenwen · Suona
- Tickets & pricing
Price 480
HKD 480
Price 380
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Price 300
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Highlights
"Phoenix Leads Clear Sounds, Strings Play Magnificent Chapters" features the distinguished conductor and Shanghai Conservatory of Music professor Wu Qiang. He will lead the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra alongside two celebrated soloists: Erhu master Ru Yi and Suona virtuoso Liu Wenwen. This concert is designed to explore the vibrant dialogues between strings and wind instruments, highlighting the dynamic intersection of traditional and contemporary Chinese orchestral music. With Wu Qiang's precise command of orchestral colors, audiences can expect a deeply layered musical experience that showcases the enduring creativity of Chinese music.
Program
The program is a masterclass in blending cultural tradition with symphonic grandeur. Key works include the folk-inspired Flower Waist Three Red by Zhou Xianglin, the epic Legend of Sadier by Liu Yuan, and the refined Four Seasons at Lingering Garden by Wang Danhong. Highlighting the evening, Suona virtuoso Liu Wenwen will perform Li Bochan's concerto Nirvana of the Century, noted for its explosive power. Ru Yi will grace the stage with Sun Wenming's Tan Yue and Night Bamboo Flute, as well as an arrangement of Zhou Yuguo's Yun Shang Su, pushing the boundaries of traditional Erhu artistry.
Performers
- Conductor: Wu Qiang (Professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, acclaimed for his precision in orchestral color)
- Erhu: Ru Yi (Key successor to the Sun Wenming Erhu art)
- Suona: Liu Wenwen (First Suona PhD in China, known for emotional intensity)
- Orchestra: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Ticketing
- Prices: HKD 480 / 380 / 300 / 250
- Booking: Please purchase tickets via the art-mate online platform.
- Discounts:
- Special bundle discounts are available for those who book main-season concerts by July 31, 2026.
- Discounts of 20% off for 5+ concerts; HKCO Friends members enjoy 30% off for 7-9 concerts and 40% off for 10+ concerts.
- Half-price concessions are available for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their minders, and CSSA recipients.
- School discount code holders are eligible for 25% off standard tickets or 20% off student tickets.
