Sun Peng x Zhang Hongyan 'Classic. Yi Yun' Concert

Highlights\n\nThe 'Classic. Yi Yun' concert is more than just a musical performance; it is a profound retrospective of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra's 50-year artistic journey. Using 'time' as the axis, the concert carefully selects representative works commissioned throughout the orchestra's history, showcasing its remarkable progress from its roots in Hong Kong to the international stage. Audiences will have the opportunity to listen to these time-tested masterpieces that have become classics in contemporary Chinese orchestral music.\n\n## Program\n\nThe concert brings together several treasures of Chinese music, each piece bearing witness to the orchestra's relentless pursuit of creation:\n* 'Summer': As the first large-scale piece commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (composed by Lu Lianghui), it symbolizes the beginning and brilliance of the orchestra's commissioning system.\n* 'Coconut Grove Dance' (composed by Ng Tai-kong): A melody full of tropical flair, showcasing the orchestra's inclusion and interpretation of diverse cultures.\n* 'Journey to Lhasa' (composed by Kuan Nai-chung): Takes the audience on a journey to the high Tibetan plateau, experiencing grand narrative music.\n* 'Ambush from Ten Sides' (Pipa and Orchestra version): A classic traditional work, rearranged by Kuan Nai-chung and organized by Lin Shicheng, breathing new life into this ancient masterpiece.\n* 'Three Pieces of Yunnan Folk Music' (composed by Guo Wenjing): Reflects the depth and breadth of modern Chinese music composition.\n\n## Performers\n\nThis performance features two master-level artists:\n* Conductor: Sun Peng — Winner of the 1st International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music and Best Performance Award for Hong Kong works. His keen artistic insight will provide a fresh, contemporary interpretation of these commissioned classics.\n* Pipa Virtuoso: Zhang Hongyan — Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, internationally renowned for her exquisite technique and profound interpretation of pipa music, who will infuse 'Ambush from Ten Sides' with deep artistic soul.\n\n## Venue & Access\n\nThe event will be held at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Located in the heart of Central with convenient transportation, attendees can take the MTR to Central Station and walk to the venue, which is a premier location for enjoying high-quality art performances.\n\n## Ticketing\n\nTickets are now on public sale. The orchestra offers various discounts, including early bird specials, as well as concessions for students and seniors. We invite the public to purchase tickets early and join us in witnessing the classic legacy of Chinese music.