In view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) has made the difficult decision to cancel the February and March performances and events of the 48th HKAF. The cancellations will affect all 120+ performances of the 48th HKAF and its related events in February and March, including Young Friends activities, HKartsFestival@TaiKwun programming and all PLUS events, excluding PLUS films. The “No Limits” project will also not be held as scheduled in February and March.
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Shanghai Odyssey – The BundHong Kong Arts FestivalThe 48th Hong Kong Arts Festival
Expressing the spirit of the city in sounds and images, this work encompasses both Shanghai’s storied past and aspirational future. This production features a large ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments accompanied by video of the cityscape.
“Full of rhythms and picture evoking, the music has deviated from the traditional expressions of the national music, presenting the co-existence of Chinese and foreign culture.” Xinmin Evening News
Shanghai Odyssey—The Bund is a five-part symphonic work commissioned and performed by the acclaimed Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. German composer Christian Jost’s composition is a bold interpretation of the city's spirit, taking inspiration from the vibrant lifestyle, spectacular cityscape and eclectic mix of old and new in this megalopolis called the Pearl of the Orient. Since its premiere in 2017, this work has captivated audiences with its fresh take on Chinese musical forms and soundscapes. The concert is accompanied by spectacular images of the cityscape of Shanghai. Just like the city itself, the intertwined music and images constantly alternate between liveliness and calm, new beginnings and echoes of the past.
Approx 1 hr 10 mins with no interval
A programme of Shanghai Culture Week 2020
