LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series to present Violin Recital by Nina Wong in June
Emerging local violinist Nina Wong will give a recital in June as part of the "Hong Kong Artists" Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). The recital will feature a repertoire spanning different eras with diverse musical styles, showcasing Wong's exceptional technique and versatile musicianship.
Wong will open the recital with Bach's "Chaconne" (from "Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004") in solo. She will then be joined by young pianist Shelley Ng to perform two works by Norwegian composers, namely "Preluminado for Violin and Piano" by contemporary composer Terje Bjørklund and "Violin Sonata No.2, Op.13" by renowned Romantic era composer Edvard Grieg. Afterwards, Wong will perform three pieces (Nos. 3, 4 and 6) from "Tango Etudes for Solo Violin" by Piazzolla, a celebrated Argentine composer in the 20th century. She, in collaboration with Ng, will top off the performance with an interpretation of "Violin Sonata in E-flat, Op.18" by Strauss, bringing the recital to a magnificent conclusion.
Wong is the co-founder and Music Director of the ANIMA Ensemble, and serves as the guest concertmaster and section principal of various ensembles, such as Opera Hong Kong, Hong Kong Grand Opera, Musica Viva and City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong. She also performs regularly with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta as a freelance musician, and is a member of Musicus Soloists Hong Kong. Wong has performed in internationally renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and Konzerthaus Berlin. She was the first violinist in the world premiere of "Purity . Transcendence", an immersive opera by Tan Dun, in 2022, and presented Beethoven's "Triple Concerto" as a soloist with Tan Dun and the Xi'an Symphony Orchestra in 2023.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series: Violin Recital by Nina Wong will be staged at 8pm on June 11 (Wednesday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $200 and $240 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Package discounts will be available for the programmes under the "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2025 (including the Piano Recital by Anson Wong on July 4, the Cello Recital by Alex Lau on September 9, the Vocal Recital by Viola Cheung on November 13 and the Guzheng Recital by Grammy Yeung on December 1). For discount schemes and programme enquiries, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1825.html.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series of the LCSD aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talents. In addition to individual performances, it also encourages cross-genre works to highlight their unique styles. This year's series will introduce 10 distinguished musicians in six stunning programmes, featuring violin, piano, cello, guzheng and vocal arts. Among them, a cross-genre performance of music and painting was staged to showcase Hong Kong's unique cultural character, embracing diversity and innovation. For more information, please visitwww.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1823.html.
LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series to present Violin Recital by Nina Wong in June Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series to present Violin Recital by Nina Wong in June Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong
The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB), the District Services & Community Care Teams (Care Teams), and the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) held the kick-off ceremony of the "Shape Your Healthy Life: 18 District Health Community Project" and the first district outreach health promotion event at the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall today (April 7). The project aims to strengthen community level primary health support, as well as enable citizens to gain practical health knowledge.
The kick-off ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; the Permanent Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Mr Patrick Li; the Director of Home Affairs, Ms Priscilla To; the Executive Vice-President (Administration and Finance) of the University of Hong Kong, Mrs Cherry Tse; and the Dean of the HKUMed, Professor Lau Chak-sing.
The HYAB and Care Teams partnered with the HKUMed for the first time to launch a territory-wide health project in 18 districts, providing community services to citizens. In her speech, Miss Mak stated that the HYAB has always been committed to promoting community participation and believing that for health awareness to be transformed into action, it is necessary to deliver information and services to the citizens and express care to those in need. This collaboration with the HKUMed precisely combines the community network of the Care Teams with professional medical knowledge, taking community health services a step further and jointly promoting the health awareness in the community.
Miss Mak expressed her gratitude to the doctors from the HKUMed, members of the Care Teams, as well as the students of the HKUMed and the volunteers of the "Youth Link" for contributing to support community health. She hoped that this project will not only raise citizens' awareness of physical and mental health, but also gather community power to shape a healthy life together. The project will mobilise Care Teams of the 18 districts and members of the "Youth Link" to participate, fully embodying the "We Care We Serve" spirit of serving the community and expressing care for those in need.
The year-long "18-District Health Community Project", spanning all districts of Hong Kong, provides free health screenings, public seminars, community sports programmes, and health consultations for the elderly and families, aiming to promote preventive health and enhance community well-being. In the coming months, various activities tailored to the needs of different communities will be gradually launched, aiming to further raising citizens' health awareness.
After the kick-off ceremony, the first district health promotion event began, with over 250 citizens participating in health talks and free health screening services held in the community hall.
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HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HYAB launches 18-District Health Community Project with Care Teams and Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of University of Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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