Tracing Light and Shadow: Cadenza Huqin Quartet Concert
Cadenza Huqin Quartet presents "Tracing Light and Shadow" at the Sha Tin Town Hall, a performance exploring the unique warmth of huqin through the blend of tradition and modernity. The concert features four thematic chapters, taking audiences on an emotional journey of sound and memory through a curated selection of Chinese and Western musical pieces.
- When
5 Sept 2026 20:00 - 22:00
- Location
Cultural Activities Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall
New Territories Sha Tin Sha Tin
1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
- Cadenza · Huqin Quartet
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 150
Concession
HKD 120
Highlights
The Cadenza Huqin Quartet presents their latest concert, "Tracing Light and Shadow." This performance is not merely a showcase of technical prowess, but a profound exploration of acoustic aesthetics. Through the delicate dialogue of four huqins, the concert invites the audience to traverse the fluidity of light and shadow, finding inner peace and resonance within the symphony of traditional and contemporary melodies.
Program
The concert is structured into four captivating chapters, designed to take listeners on an immersive journey:
- Light · Journey: Opening with clarity and rhythmic precision, this section features the harmonious collaboration of the four huqins.
- Sound · Shadow: Through the layering of timbres and emotional interplay, this part depicts a dialogue of fluctuating light and shadow, touching the deepest corners of the heart.
- Return · Trace: A collision of traditional Chinese music and modern elements, this segment guides the audience to rethink the connection between the past and the present through shifting tonality and rhythm.
- Origin · Affinity: Returning to the initial impulse of music, this chapter completes the journey of retracing, leaving the audience with lingering beauty and deep reflection.
Repertoire
Curated by the Cadenza Huqin Quartet, the program features a rich variety of works:
- Philip Glass: "Company"
- Ng King-pan: "Red Candle"
- Liu Zhuofu: "Playing the Flower Drum" (from "Xiang Yun")
- Yang Chunjia: "Ru Meng Ling"
- Gong Linna (Lao Luo): "Burning Hope"
- Wong Hok-yeung: "Song of Hope" (from "Peaceful Hill" suite)
- George Gao: "Ping Dong Tan Xi"
- Chan Ka-wing: "Forever Leslie"
Venue & Access
The concert will be held at the Cultural Activities Hall of Sha Tin Town Hall, a convenient venue for music lovers to appreciate the beauty of huqin music.
Ticketing
- Standard: HK$150
- Concession: HK$120 (Applicable to seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their minders, full-time students, and recipients of CSSA.)
