Outreach and Education Program of The 6th Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival
Free Concerts, Talks, Masterclass, and More!
The Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival is known for more than its world class artists and intimate performances. Every year, the Festival also includes an extraordinary Outreach and Education Program designed to inspire both concert goers and music students.
The Outreach & Education Program for the 2015 Festival features an incredible range of events, all free to the public. Asia Society Hong Kong Center is proud to be the Outreach Program Partner, hosting more than ten events in the Miller Theater, including free concerts, conversation with artists, music appreciation lectures, chamber music coaching and instrumental masterclasses.
There is no charge for any of the Outreach events, but registration is required.
Time
January 10 - 18, 2015
Venue
Asia Society Hong Kong Center
9 Justice Drive, Admiralty Hong Kong
Ticket Information
Free admission; Online registration required.
First-come, first-served basis.
Saturday, January 10, 2015
11am - 12pm
Coffee Concert with Leo Phillips
This year’s Festival Outreach & Education Artist Leo Phillips is joined by two of Hong Kong’s best chamber musicians - Richard Bamping (cello) and Warren Lee (piano) - for a lovely morning interlude featuring Beethoven’s very first composition (Piano Trio Op 1 No 1) and Brahms’ beloved B major trio. [Register Now]
3pm - 4pm
"How to be an Active Listener": Music Appreciation Talk by Maureen Buja
Using the Mozart Clarinet Quintet as a model, Dr. Maureen Buja will show you how to hear details in music so that you can do more than just be a passive audience member. This lecture will help you understand the clues that the composer is giving you. You will develop your listening skills and gain access to music’s inner meaning.
The talk will be conducted in English. [Register Now]
5pm - 6pm
Inside Chamber Music: Beethoven's Piano Trio Op 70 No. 1 "The Ghost
This is a streamed lecture from distinguished composer and radio personality, Bruce Adolphe, delivered in New York City for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln's Center. The featured piece is Beethoven: Piano Trio in D, Op. 70, No. 1 "Ghost", with musical excerpts performed by Gilbert Kalish (piano), Areta Zhulla (violin) and Mihai Marica (cello).
The piece will be performed by Cho-Liang Lin, Clive Greensmith and Orion Weiss in the Festival’s Opening Night: Viennese Soirée on Wed Jan 14th. [Register Now]
Sunday, January 11, 2015
10am -12pm
Chamber Music Coaching with Leo Phillips
The Chamber Music Coaching workshops combine a performance platform for chamber music players with constructive comments by Outreach & Education Artist Leo Phillips. Each performing group will play one movement of an ensemble work and Mr Phillips will provide feedback and coaching for the group. Ideal for those interested in learning more about playing chamber music. [Register Now]
3pm - 4pm
"The Evolution of Chamber Music: From Beethoven to Schoenberg": Music Appreciation Talk by Dennis Wu
Renowned music expert Dennis Wu will describe the evolution of chamber music, from Beethoven to Schoenberg, with musical examples.
The talk will be conducted in Cantonese. [Register Now]
7.30pm - 9pm
Free Concert: "Celebration of Local Chamber Music"
Hong Kong’s acclaimed quartet, the RTHK Quartet, will feature in this free chamber music performance. They will play Schubert’s Quartetssatz, followed by Brahms Quintet in B minor Op 115 together with Andrew Ling, principal violist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. [Register Now]
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
7pm - 8pm
Up Close & Personal: A Conversation with Kathryn Stott
Kathryn Stott is internationally recognized as one of Britain’s most versatile and imaginative musicians, and is in high demand for a wide variety of chamber music alliances. In this informal discussion led by Financial Times journalist Ken Smith, Kathryn will discuss her career as a collaborative pianist with many eminent musicians including Yo Yo Ma.
The talk will be conducted in English. [Register Now]
Friday, January 16, 2015
7pm - 8pm
Up Close & Personal: A Convesation with Wu Han
Wu Han was named Musical America's 2012 Musician of the Year, together with her husband David Finckel (formerly of the Emerson Quartet). Leading an unusually multifaceted career, she has risen to international prominence through her wide-ranging activities as a concert performer, recording artist, educator, arts administrator, and cultural entrepreneur. She is currently the co-Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Chamber Music Today in Korea, and Music@Menlo in California.
Now, she is making her Hong Kong debut in the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. Join us for a fascinating discussion with this extraordinary and influential figure in the classical music world.
The talk will be conducted in English. [Register Now]
Saturday, January 17, 2015
11am - 12pm
Free Concert with Leo Phillips
Festival Outreach & Education Artist Leo Phillips will be joined by pianist Warren Lee for a morning sojourn of violin sonatas.
Program to be announced. [Register Now]
2pm - 3pm
Inside Chamber Music: Bartók "Contrasts" for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
This is a streamed lecture from distinguished composer and radio personality, Bruce Adolphe, delivered in New York City for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln’s Center. The featured piece will be Bartók: "Contrasts" for Clarinet, Violin and Piano, with musical excerpts performed by Kristin Lee (violin), Romie de Guise-Langlois (clarinet) and Yekwon Sunwoo (piano). The piece will be performed by Burt Hara, Cho-Liang Lin and Kathryn Stott in the Festival’s Chamber Music Gala Concert on Monday Jan 19th. [Register Now]
3.30pm - 5.30pm
Open Rehearsal: Bartók "Contrasts" for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
Be a fly on the wall and watch how musicians work through a piece of music with a new group of colleagues. Burt Hara, Cho-Liang Lin and Kathryn Stott will rehearse this piece, followed by a brief Q&A after the rehearsal. [Register Now]
Sunday, January 18, 2015
10.30am - 12pm
Violin Masterclass - Leo Phillips
Leo Philips studied with Sandor Vegh, Dorothy DeLay and Shmuel Ashkenasi and has since appeared as soloist with many orchestras worldwide. He co-founded the Vellinger Quartet and was Leader of London’s Nash Ensemble. He has toured extensively, appeared at many international music festivals, and has made many acclaimed recordings and broadcasts.
He has performed as Leader/Concertmaster of more than thirty world-renowned orchestras including The London Philharmonic, The Chamber Orchestra of Europe and The Hong Kong Philharmonic, As conductor Leo performs regularly with orchestras in Thailand and several other Asian countries.
As teacher and chamber music coach, Leo has enjoyed teaching at many prestigious educational institutions in Europe, The US, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. [Register Now]
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