Reflections on Refractions (CANCELLED)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Notice:

Due to the Hong Kong Government’s decision to extend the closure of performance venues until 23 Feb 2022, and the uncertainty surrounding an exact time of re-opening, we have to reluctantly cancel this concert – for which the rehearsals and performance were to take place at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
(updated on 10 Feb 2022)

 

 

Joint Celebration Concert of Hong Kong City Hall 60th Anniversary & Hong Kong Arts Festival 50th Anniversary

In the beginning, there was nothing. With the light, we can see our own reflection. The musicians enter, and dance with their instruments, with purpose and intent. The dancers join, as they support the musicians in their purpose and intent. The artists create a picturesque image with a ray of infinite light, which is reflected and refracted by the acrylic partitions, multiplying until it spills over into the audience, creating a kaleidoscope.

The kaleidoscope is neither now nor the future. It is the hope created from the past, for the future, hidden in the sound passing through the air, as the reflections and refractions reveal the things you thought you did not know, or have forgotten…

Programme

In collaboration with City Contemporary Dance Company

Charles Kwong
AtLasT (world première)
Commissioned by Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G,BWV1048*

Stravinsky
The Firebird Suite (1919 version)

Music Director Emeritus/Conductor: Yip Wing-sie
Violin/Director: James Cuddeford*
Composer: Charles Kwong (HKS Artist Associate)
CCDC Creative Artists:
Choreographer/Stage & Costume Concept: Yuri Ng (HKS Artist Associate 2011-2013)
Dance Artists: Dominic Wong, Noel Pong, Bruce Wong, Felix Ke
Dramaturg: Melissa Leung
Lighting Designer: Lawmanray

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

One of Hong Kong’s flagship orchestras, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has brought music closer to the community, and achieved significant local and international recognition for its passionate performances and innovative programming. Since 1999, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has collaborated with an illustrious array of international musicians and groups, including in recent years Ilya Gringolts, Martin Helmchen, Sergei Nakariakov, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Krzysztof Penderecki, Mariinsky Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.

The orchestra is a regular guest at international arts festivals and has toured 41 cities around the world. As an avid believer of keeping music alive and contemporary, Hong Kong Sinfonietta commissions and performs new works every year and ventures into new initiatives, recently receiving wide acclaim for its Back On Stage concert film series, as well as the Tiny Galaxy Concerts online series featuring performances recorded at a fascinating hostel in Hong Kong. In 2021, the orchestra co-curated the “Life is Art” film festival with MOViE MOViE, while continuing to break down barriers between music and audience with free chamber concerts held regularly at Hong Kong City Hall.