Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive Online Concerts - “Explore Tai Kwun with Classical Music”

To the outside world, Tai Kwun has long represented Hong Kong's history.  However, to those whose lives intersected with the day-to-day facets of Tai Kwun, it represents a repository of nostalgia that rekindles their affection for their community.  Those who lived or worked nearby have fond memories associated with this heritage site — whether it is playing under the much-cherished mango tree in its courtyard, or the aromas of family meals wafting through the compound from nearby kitchens, Tai Kwun invariably conjures up recollections of warmth that will forever sustain Hong Kongers' love for this landmark.

In these Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive Online Concerts, internationally renowned cellist Trey Lee and outstanding local musicians will present recorded performances at Tai Kwun. Musicians will also explore Tai Kwun and share their stories with the audience.

From December onwards, a series of four episodes of “Explore Tai Kwun with Classical Music” will be released on the Musicus Society and Tai Kwun websites consecutively.

More information available on Musicus Society website at www.musicussociety.org

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Artists

Artistic Director/ Cello│Trey Lee
Violins│Jonathan Leung, Nina Wong, Cherry Yeung, Wong Pui-ying, Hannah Tam
Violas│Cass Ho, Annis Ma
Cello│Letty Poon
Double Bass│Dominic Law
Piano│Colleen Lee

Episode 1 – Welcome to Tai Kwun

Programme:
Vivaldi Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 3, No. 11, RV 565

Episode 2 – My Personal Tai Kwun (Part 1)

Programme:
Debussy Piano Trio in G (3rd and 4th movements)

Episode 3 – My Personal Tai Kwun (Part 2)

Programme:
Milstein excerpts from Paganiniana
J.S. Bach Violin Partita No. 3 in E, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en Rondeau

Episode 4 – Musical Inspiration from Tai Kwun

Programme:
Glinka Grand Sextet in E-flat for piano, string quartet and double bass (1st movement)

The Musicus Society was founded in 2010 as a registered charity under the vision of renowned cellist Trey Lee, with a mission to promote music and music education through cross-cultural collaboration between local and overseas artists. Apart from the annual Musicus Fest, which provides a meeting point for artists from across the world, the Musicus Heritage Community Concert Series bring world-class artists to local heritage sites. Moreover, Musicus Inspires! Educational program aims to nurture aspiring young musicians in Hong Kong, as well as to cultivate students from all social backgrounds. Musicus Society is financially supported by the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.