Strike·Voice
This concert blends contemporary percussion with Cantonese art songs, performed by tenor Stephen Ng and percussionist Matthew Lau, to explore the artistic development of the Cantonese language.
- When
4 Jul 2026 20:00
- Location
St. John's Cathedral (Li Hall)
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 250
Highlights
"Strike·Voice" is an innovative music project that boldly fuses contemporary percussion with Cantonese art songs. Presented by tenor Dr. Stephen Ng and international percussion soloist Dr. Matthew Lau, the concert features collaborations with three award-winning composers. Using classical Song Dynasty poetry and modern prose by Professor Chow Yiu-fai as lyrical material, the performance showcases the unique phonetic and expressive potential of the Cantonese language through groundbreaking orchestration.
Program
More than just a concert, this project is a cultural statement dedicated to promoting the preservation and transformation of Cantonese within the rigorous context of art song. The 60-minute performance is followed by an artist Q&A session, offering the audience an opportunity to engage directly with the performers.
Performers
- Tenor: Stephen Ng
- Percussion: Matthew Lau
- Composers: Kai Young Chan, Adrian Wong, Joyce Tang
- Writer: Chow Yiu-fai
Ticketing
- Date: 2026-07-04
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Price: HKD 250
- Notes: Free seating; ages 6 and up; approx. 60 minutes with no intermission; artist Q&A after the show.
Venue & Access
The performance will take place at St. John's Cathedral (Li Hall).
