49th Orchestral Season

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The Allure of Tradition

Wind, Pluck, Bow and Strike Masterpieces

Date and Time
12 Jun 2026 (Fri) 8:00pm
13 Jun 2026 (Sat) 5:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre
Ticket Fee
$300, $250
(Half-price ticket discount for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and minders, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients and full-time students. Patrons can only enjoy one of the discount schemes for purchasing tickets.)
Conductor
Lo Wai Leung
Performed by
Programme Coordinator : Yim Hok Man
Conductor, Moderator : Lo Wai Leung
Ma Wai-him
Ge Yang
Wong Sum Ho
Luk Kin Bun
Sun Yongzhi
Zhao Taisheng
Ngai Kwun Wa
Chin Kwok Wai
One of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s signature series, “The Allure of Tradition” is dedicated to discovering
and reviving classics from our nation’s treasure trove, inviting audiences to experience profound cultural heritage
and folk wisdom. This year’s concert—“Wind, Pluck, Bow and Strike Masterpieces”—features representative folk
music from diverse regions across China and their deep-rooted local sentiments.
Programmes

The Dragon Boat Race Cantonese Tune He Liu-tang With Adaptation & Arrangement by Lau Chung-man et al


Suona Solo     Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix       Traditional Folk Music

Suona:Ma Wai-him


Liuqin and Chamber Orchestra Spring Comes to River Yi  Wang Huiran Arr. by Yuen Shi Chun

Liuqin:Ge Yang


Gaohu and Orchestra Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake Lui Man-shing Arr. by Li Canxiang

Gaohu:Wong Sum Ho


Bianzhong and Orchestra Three Variations on a Plum Blossom Melody Ancient Tune Arr. by Peng Xiuwen

Bianzhong:Luk Kin Bun


Moonlight on the Spring River    Ancient Tune    Arr. by Qin Pengzhang and Luo Zhongrong


Dizi Solo  The Flying Partridges     Ancient Tune Arr. by Zhao Songting

Dizi:Sun Yongzhi


Sanxian Solo     Shi-Ba-Ban    Henan Folk Music   Arr. by Zhao Taisheng

Sanxian:Zhao Taisheng


Banhu Solo Pretty Maidens Folk Music of Northeastern China Arr. by Peng Xiuwen

Banhu:Ngai Kwun Wa


Drums in Celebration of a Bumper Harvest        Peng Xiuwen and Cai Huichuan 

Lead Paigu:Chin Kwok Wai


The performance will run for approximately 60 minutes without intermission.