Hong Kong Cultural Centre Venue Partnership Scheme: HKCO4U — Passing the Torch

About this event

Our signature series epitomises the artistic credo of “small but exquisite”, providing a dedicated stage for emerging talents and young virtuosi. For this “Passing the Torch” concert, we welcome the renowned Cantonese musicmaster and gaohu virtuoso Yu Qiwei as Artistic Advisor. This concert features outstanding young graduates of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. “Passing the Torch” here vividly embodies the orchestra’s philosophy: “From traditional roots, to cutting-edge visionary. Embracing diversity and eclectic styles”. Artists with youthful vitality interpret the classics, creating a dynamic dialogue among generations, breathing vibrant contemporary energy into ancient traditions. The profound charm of Cantonese music and the graceful elegance of Jiangnan silk-and-bamboo resonate together on stage, as diverse small ensemble configurations portray the rich and varied Chinese soundscapes from north to south.

「 HKCO4U」作為香港中樂團精心打磨的品牌系列，始終秉持「 小而精」的藝術美學，為樂團新秀與青年精英搭建一方施展才藝、閃耀光芒的專屬舞台。本場「 薪火相傳」音樂會，誠邀當代粵樂宗師、高胡名家余其偉先生親臨坐鎮，擔任藝術指導。 演出由樂團畢業於香港演藝學院的青年演奏家擔綱，巧妙點題「薪火相傳」，這不僅是一場音樂會，更是對樂團「 植根傳統、銳意創新、不拘一格、自成一體」十六字藝術方針的生動實踐。他們以「新」生代的青春英氣，演繹源遠流長的「傳」統經典，讓新生代的臉孔與傳統音樂的聽覺享受交融碰撞，編織出一場跨越時空的新舊對話，讓古老樂種煥發出生氣勃勃的時代神采。 韻味深長的廣東音樂和柔美秀麗的江南絲竹，將在這裡融匯共鳴。多樣化的五架頭、七架頭以至硬弓五架頭編制，將立體勾勒出中國南北絲竹樂種的萬千氣象。 樂音之外，現場更將穿插對這兩種樂種特色的深度導賞，引領觀眾在弦索之間領略其背後的深厚文化意涵。誠邀觀眾蒞臨見證，在裊裊餘音中感受那份生生不息的藝術薪火。