"Under the Same Sky" [Different Chords - Boundless Movement 2026] [Tai Kwun FAN Early Bird Offer]

Program Overview\n\nAs the grand finale of the "Different Chords - Boundless Movement 2026" music festival, "Under the Same Sky" is more than a concert; it is a profound dialogue across borders, cultures, and history. This program is the result of a one-year cultural exchange between KLASSIK underground—composed of musicians from the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra—and prominent Hong Kong Chinese musicians, exploring the boundless possibilities of cross-cultural musical collaboration.\n\nInspired by the "Book of Rites" (Yue Ji), the performance explores the profound connection between music and the human heart. Through the intertwining of Western and Chinese instruments, it reflects on the evolution and fusion of musical traditions. The audience will experience a curated selection of works, including compositions by Chen Yi, Zhou Long, and Chen Xiaoyong. Additionally, performers Lu Sihong and Wan Xing will present their own compositions, showcasing the contemporary possibilities of the Sheng and Guzheng. The concert culminates in the world premiere of the new work "Under the Same Sky" by Hong Kong composer Lawrence Lui, bringing this cross-cultural journey to a perfect conclusion.\n\n## Program\n- Chen Yi | "Chinese New Year's Eve in Kansas City"\n - I. The Speaking Huqin\n- Zhou Long (Arr.) | "Eight Chinese Folk Songs"\n - IV. Jasmine Flower; V. Shepherd’s Song; VII. Bamboo Pole\n- Lu Sihong | "Blade"\n- Chen Xiaoyong | "Interwoven Fragments"\n- Wan Xing | "Trace of Zheng: The Magnificent Scenery"\n- Lawrence Lui | "Longing" (Zheng Strings Fantasia I)\n- (Intermission)\n- Lawrence Lui | "The Orchid and the Fragrance"

• Chen Zhongshen, Ma Di, Zhang Yanwu | "Grasshopper Playing with Rooster" X "Running Dry Boat"\n- Gong Weijian | "Victoria Harbour Scenery"\n- Lawrence Lui | "Under the Same Sky" (World Premiere)\n - I. Encounter; II. Lead Lines; III. Bridge of Heaven; IV. Under the Same Sky\n\n## Performers\n- Co-Curators: Tahlia Petrosian, Lawrence Lui (Lu Weijun)\n- KLASSIK underground: Tahlia Petrosian (Viola/Director), Kıvanç Tire (Violin), Nathalia Schmalhofer (Violin), Gayane Khachatryan (Cello), Edgar Heßke (Clarinet)\n- Chinese Musicians: Gong Weijian (Dizi), Peng Yongwen (Ruan/Liuqin), Lu Sihong (Sheng), Wan Xing (Guzheng)\n\n## Venue & Ticketing\nHeld at the Prison Yard, Tai Kwun, the performance lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission. Tai Kwun App users can enjoy an exclusive Early Bird 30% discount. Additionally, package discounts are available for "Different Chords - Boundless Movement 2026," offering up to 25% off for multiple show purchases.