05
Sep
(Fri)
Academy Chamber Music Concert
Programme includes:
1. Grand Duo for Violin and Percussion.....................Maurice Wright (c. 2001)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin)^, Don Liuzzi^ (percussion)
2. Samsara II for Violin, Timpani / Prayer bells*...........…......Pius Cheung (c. 2025)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin), Don Liuzzi (timpani)
3. Scherzo for Violin, Piano and Vibraphone.....................Nick Rissman (c. 1996)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin), Don Liuzzi (vibraphone), Cherry Tsang+ (piano)
4. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 (Harp)......... Ludwig v. Beethoven (1770-1827)
I.Poco adagio-Allegro
Performers: Anson Leung, Evan Wong (violins), Melvin Wong# (viola), Trevor Chan (cello)
5. Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet....…Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Performers: Natalie Lo# (harp), Valerie Lin# (flute), Toby Tse# (Clarinet), Ionica String Quartet
6. Little Rhumba for Percussion Ensemble...............Rolando Morales-Matos (c. 1998)
Performers: Don Liuzzi and Academy Percussion Ensemble
All School of Music students except where marked:
^ visiting artist, member of The Philadelphia Orchestra
+ faculty
# alumnus
* world premier
1. Grand Duo for Violin and Percussion.....................Maurice Wright (c. 2001)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin)^, Don Liuzzi^ (percussion)
2. Samsara II for Violin, Timpani / Prayer bells*...........…......Pius Cheung (c. 2025)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin), Don Liuzzi (timpani)
3. Scherzo for Violin, Piano and Vibraphone.....................Nick Rissman (c. 1996)
Performers: Hirono Oka (violin), Don Liuzzi (vibraphone), Cherry Tsang+ (piano)
4. String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat Major, Op. 74 (Harp)......... Ludwig v. Beethoven (1770-1827)
I.Poco adagio-Allegro
Performers: Anson Leung, Evan Wong (violins), Melvin Wong# (viola), Trevor Chan (cello)
5. Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet....…Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Performers: Natalie Lo# (harp), Valerie Lin# (flute), Toby Tse# (Clarinet), Ionica String Quartet
6. Little Rhumba for Percussion Ensemble...............Rolando Morales-Matos (c. 1998)
Performers: Don Liuzzi and Academy Percussion Ensemble
All School of Music students except where marked:
^ visiting artist, member of The Philadelphia Orchestra
+ faculty
# alumnus
* world premier
Date: 05 Sep (Fri)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
12
Sep
(Fri)
13
Sep
(Sat)
Echoes of the Unknown
Renowned music director Wong Chi Ching and artistic director Law Wing Fai of the Wuji Ensemble have joined forces for the first time with their ensemble, collaborating with the School of Music at the Academy for the world premiere of the immersive atmospheric musical theater, “Echoes of the Unknown.”
This groundbreaking project explores new developments and interpretations in contemporary performing arts, breaking away from traditional conservatory practices by eliminating sheet music. Through this approach, musicians, dancers, and artists are encouraged to deepen their internal hearing, creativity, self-expression, inner musical instinct, and intercultural stylistic evolution.
The production integrates set, lighting, costume, and video projection design, merging Chinese and Western instruments to create an innovative and immersive atmospheric musical theater experience.
Supported by: The Hong Kong Arts Development Council, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wuji Ensemble, and Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd.
This groundbreaking project explores new developments and interpretations in contemporary performing arts, breaking away from traditional conservatory practices by eliminating sheet music. Through this approach, musicians, dancers, and artists are encouraged to deepen their internal hearing, creativity, self-expression, inner musical instinct, and intercultural stylistic evolution.
The production integrates set, lighting, costume, and video projection design, merging Chinese and Western instruments to create an innovative and immersive atmospheric musical theater experience.
Supported by: The Hong Kong Arts Development Council, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wuji Ensemble, and Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd.
Date: 12 Sep (Fri) - 13 Sep (Sat)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
