LCSD's "Hong Kong Artists" Series to present Piano Recital by John Lee in October
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will present a piano recital by John Lee in October as part of its "Hong Kong Artists" Series, featuring the musician's delicate touch and extraordinary artistic vision that blends timeless classics with a multifaceted musical vocabulary and weaves together a profound musical dialoguetranscending instruments, paintings and languages.
In the first half of the recital, the young pianist will perform a selection of violin works transcribed by Rachmaninov, including Bach's "Suite from Violin Partita No. 3 in E", and more. He will also perform Rachmaninov's "Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42", a solo piano masterpiece inspired by a legendary violin work, exploring the sonic boundaries between the piano and the violin.
In the second half, Lee's keyboard will call to mind artworks and languages. Apart from works by Granados, inspired by artworks, such as "Los Requiebros", the first work of Book 1. Lee will also explore the lyrical inflections and spoken cadences across German, English, Russian, Italian and French with five highly cantabile works, encompassing Liszt's "Müllerlieder von Franz Schubert, No. 2, 'Der Müller und der Bach'", Tchaikovsky's (arr. Volodos) "16 Kinderlieder, Op. 54, No. 10, 'Berceuse'", and more.
Lee graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts before pursuing further studies at the Royal College of Music in London. He has clinched first prize at the CLAMO Music International Piano Competition in Murcia, Spain, the Watford International Piano Competition, and the "Liszt Memorial Prize" Hong Kong-International Piano Open Competition.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2026: Piano Recital by John Lee will be staged at 8pm on October 27 (Tuesday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $220 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1984.html.
The "Hong Kong Artists" Series of the LCSD aims to provide a platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talent. Other recitals to be held from October to November include the Saxophone Recital by Charles Ng on October 8 and the Dizi Recital by Candy Yau Kwan-lam on November 9. Package discounts and group booking discounts are also available. For more information about the "Hong Kong Artists" Series 2026, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1985.html.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present a piano recital by John Lee on October 27. Photo shows pianist John Lee. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SED concludes visit to Shanghai
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, continued her visit programme to Shanghai this morning (September 28) by meeting with the Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Working Committee of Education and Health, Ms Jiang Fan, to exchange views on various education issues.
Dr Choi introduced the latest developments of the Northern Metropolis University Town in Hong Kong during the meeting, pointing out that the university town is an important platform for Hong Kong to align with the country's 15th Five-Year Plan and integrate into and serve the overall development of the country, as well as a key initiative to consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international education hub. She welcomed prestigious universities from home and abroad to actively consider expanding development opportunities in the university town, jointly promote the synergistic development of industry, academia, and research, and achieve complementary advantages for mutual benefits and win-win results.
Both sides also engaged in exchanges during the meeting on strengthening co-operation in vocational skills development. Dr Choi said she expected Shanghai's institutions to continue to strengthen co-operation with Hong Kong's universities of applied sciences. She noted that this would not only provide broader learning and practical opportunities for students from both places, but also help promote long-term exchanges in the vocational and professional education and training sector between Shanghai and Hong Kong, nurturing more high-calibre applied talent for the country.
Last night (September 27), Dr Choi attended the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. This year, the Hong Kong, China delegation won a total of one silver medal and 14 medals for excellence, breaking the record for the number of awards in this event.
The Hong Kong, China delegation, comprising 41 skilled participants from various local institutions, participated in 37 skills competitions in the event this year. Among them, Mr Tang Kwong-tai won a silver medal in rail vehicle technology.
The delegation won medals for excellence in 14 competition trades areas, namely Autonomous Mobile Robotics, Concrete Construction Work, Cyber Security, Hairdressing, ICT Network Infrastructure, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Mechatronics, Mobile Applications Development, Painting and Decorating, Pâtisserie and Confectionery, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Visual Merchandising, Web Technologies, and Welding.
After the closing ceremony, Dr Choi attended the prize presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong, China delegation and exchanged views with the contestants. She was pleased to see the Hong Kong team maintain its outstanding standards and achieve breakthroughs in several competition trades. She also praised Hong Kong, China contestants for giving their all on the international stage, showcasing the talent and vigour of Hong Kong's youth, and helping further promote vocational education and enhance its recognition in society.
She said that pursuing vocational education not only helps students master practical skills, understand industry operations, and develop communication and teamwork abilities, but also provides them with a deeper understanding of their professions through extracurricular exchange activities and internships, laying a more solid foundation for future careers in the industry.
Dr Choi will conclude her visit to Shanghai and return to Hong Kong today.
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (right), visited the National Anthem Gallery in Shanghai yesterday (September 27) to learn more about its experience in promoting national anthem education. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (second right), visited the Soong Ching Ling Memorial Residence In Shanghai with students participating in the first class of a 2026 study programme for Hong Kong and Macao university students yesterday (September 27). The programme, started by the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government in 2021, aims to enhance the understanding of Hong Kong and Macao students on the development and historic culture of the country, as well as enrich their living experience in Shanghai. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (back row, centre), poses with the award winners at the prize presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong, China delegation of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last night (September 27). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, speaks at the prize presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong, China delegation of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last night (September 27). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
In the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Hong Kong, China contestant Mr Tang Kwong-tai (left) won a silver medal in rail vehicle technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, attended the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai last night (September 27). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin (second right) met with the Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Working Committee of Education and Health, Ms Jiang Fan (second left), today (September 28) to exchange views on various education issues. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
