Co-presented by HKU MUSE and Le French May
14 JUN 2018 | THU | 8PM
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, The University of Hong Kong
"Mullova may be the most elegant, refined and sweetly expressive violinist on the planet"
－The Chicago Tribune
"In a few years’ time, the Geneva Camerata has earned itself great reputation, name and identity"－ Le Temps
Winner of both the Sibelius and Tchaikovsky Competitions, Viktoria Mullova is highly regarded as a violinist of exceptional versatility and musical integrity. This June, she will join the captivating ensemble Geneva Camerata (GECA) in presenting an uncustomary programme wittily compiled by David Greilsammer, their young and talented music director.
The audience will hear Mullova's virtuosic technique as well as matchless interpretative subtlety on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Other programmes include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, Jonathan Keren’s composition based on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, and his orchestral arrangement of Debussy’s Fireworks. This will surely be one of the most exciting concerts of the year!
Before the concert, conductor David Greilsammer will engage in a conversation with Prof. Daniel Chua (Chairperson, Department of Music, HKU) to share with us his musical career, passion, as well as the unique creative philosophy behind his heralded concert programmes. Free admission – separate registration required at www.muse.hku.hk.
Programme
DEBUSSY / KEREN Fireworks - Prelude for Piano (Asia Premiere)
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
GERSHWIN / KEREN Variations on themes from Porgy and Bess (HK Premiere)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93
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Music in Words with David Greilsammer FREE via online registration. |
Programme Enquiries
3917 8165 | https://www.muse.hku.hk/en/programmes/2017-18/geca
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Tickets are available from URBTIX：
2111 5999 | www.urbtix.hk
Media Enquiries
June Lui | Tel: 3917 7753 | Email: junelch@hku.hk
