EVENT DESCRIPTION

The Story of Beethoven

Hailing from Bonn, Beethoven defied the onset of deafness by composing monumental music ahead of his time. Micah Sandt in the role of Beethoven’s assistant Ferdinand Ries affords us a gripping account of the legendary composer’s intimate life and music. CCOHK performs Beethoven’s most impactful symphonies while Yoonie Han takes to the stage as the secret inspiration behind the great composer’s most impassioned piano works.

The Bonn Man is based on a script by Leanne Nicholls.

Performed in historical costumes.

Set design and lighting by Ernesto Maurice Corpus.

Performers

Micah Sandt

Actor/Piano/Baritone

Yoonie Han

Piano

Colin Touchin

Guest Conductor

Music pieces:

Ludvig Van Beethoven

Symphonies No.3, 5, 6, 8 & 9

Aria: Mit Mädeln sich vertragen

Contredanse No.6

String Quartet No.10, Harp

Sonata for Piano No.14, Moonlight

Sonata for Piano, No.23, Appassionata

Concerto for Piano No.4

Wellington’s Victory

* selected movements and excerpts only

Performed in English. Running time is 70 minutes without an intermission.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) holds a unique position as one of Asia’s leading chamber orchestras. Members are professional musicians experienced in playing diverse styles ranging from Baroque and classical to East-West crossover, tango, bollywood and jazz. Since its establishment in 1999 CCOHK has performed with many world-class artists including Sir James Galway, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Dame Emma Kirkby, Sir Thomas Allen, Sir Neville Marriner, Michala Petri, Christian Lindberg, Sarah Chang, Philippe Entremont, Julian Lloyd Webber, Edgar Meyer, Branford Marsalis, Richard Galliano and The King’s Singers.

The orchestra has also collaborated with celebrities including Hayley Westenra, Richard Clayderman, Robin Gibb, Dame Edna Everage and Canto-pop stars Sandy Lam, Hins Cheung and Hacken Lee. Additional highlights include collaborations with the Vienna Boys’ Choir, The American Boychoir, the Warsaw Boys Choir, the Swedish Voices Chamber Choir and Choeur Britten. On tour CCOHK has been invited to perform in Italy, Taipei, Beijing, Chengdu and at the 20th China Shanghai International Arts Festival. At home CCOHK is in high demand with performing engagements for Hong Kong Ballet, Le French May Arts Festival, RTHK Radio 4, the World Harp Congress and The Hong Kong International Piano Competition.