NOĒMA: Under the Pale of Mist HKU MUSE

HKU MUSE is delighted to present the Inaugural Concert of NOĒMA. The chamber choir NOĒMA, led by its Artistic Director and founder Sanders Lau, comprises some of Hong Kong's finest choral musicians. The ensemble is dedicated to advancing the city's choral scene through the pursuit of performing at an unprecedented level of artistic excellence.

In this debut programme, NOĒMA will perform works by iconic choral composers across the eras, including Bach, Pärt, Vaughan Williams, and Barber. It will also feature the world premiere of a commission written by local talent Adrian Wong. The concert title 'Under the Pale of Mist' is taken from the hauntingly beautiful poem 'There are some men' by Leonard Cohen. The famed Canadian poet's near-existentialist words form the inspirational backbone of this programme, which features pieces that were selected according to subject matters presented in the poem, such as Mist, Fathers and Sons, Lovers, Time, and Silence, creating a non-linear narrative that acts as reflections upon the poem in a cohesive aura.


| PROGRAMME |
KNUT NYSTEDT Immortal Bach
J.S. BACH Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
PHILIP GLASS There are some men
ADRIAN WONG Absalom (World Premiere)
ARVO PÄRT Which was the son of...
HUBERT PARRY There is an old belief
CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD On Time
SAMUEL BARBER The Coolin
DOMINICK DIORIO I am
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Silence and music
BOB CHILCOTT Even such is time

| REMARKS |
．Patrons under the age of 8 will not be admitted.
．The programme is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
．Guests are advised to arrive punctually. No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme.
．Please show the QR code in your ticket confirmation email for admission.
．The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on seating arrangement.
．Programmes and artists are subject to change.

| ADMISSION |
．Except for exempted persons*, all concert-goers are required to use the "LeaveHomeSafe" app to scan the venue QR code before entering the venue.
．Please present an electronic version or a paper copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record for admission.
．For the latest vaccination requirements of the "Vaccine Pass", please visit HKU's COVID-19 Info Hub (https://covid19.hku.hk/control/hku-vaccine-pass/) and the Government's COVID-19 Thematic Website (https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/vaccine-pass.html).
．A temperature check will be conducted upon entry. Anyone with fever or respiratory symptoms should seek medical advice and will not be admitted.
．Guests are required to wear masks throughout the event.
．Please use the disinfectant dispensers and always maintain social distancing.
．Due to social distancing requirements, some seats in the venue will be left empty. Please only take your assigned seat as stated on the ticket.
．The presenters reserve the right to deny entry or to require anyone to leave if, in their opinion, the above-mentioned instructions have not been observed, and reserve all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.

* Persons aged below 12 or aged 65 or above and those with disabilities that render use of the app difficult. All exempted persons are required to register their names, their contact numbers, and the date and time of their visits. They are also required to present relevant identification documents for verification at the request of the staff on-site during registration.