HKGNA Brilliant World Stars Series - "Masters & Rising Stars"
The acclaimed Brilliant World Star Series returns on May 11, uniting international artistry with Hong Kong's brightest young talents. Experience a captivating evening as esteemed K-ARTS faculty members cellist Kangho Lee, renowned for his impeccable technique & artistry, and violinist Young-Uk Kim, founding member of the internationally celebrated Novus Quartet take the stage.
The masters will be joined by our HKGNA International Music Competition winners, 2016 Grand Prize winner pianist Wong Sze Yuen, in a soul-stirring piano trio performance. The evening also features 2014 First Prize winner pianist Wong Wai Yuen in the highly anticipated World Premiere of a new work "Overmorrow" by rising Hong Kong–raised composer Leiph Hilton, alongside 2025 First Prize winners violinists Chloe Chan and Evan Wong. Together with the HKGNA Young Virtuosi, this concert promises a vibrant dialogue between generations and an unforgettable celebration of musical excellence.
This concert is proudly supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong.
Programme:
Shostakovich Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano
III. Elegy – from The Gadfly, Op.97
IV. Waltz – from Jazz Suite No.2
V. Polka – from The Golden Age, Op.22
Chloe Chan, 1st violin
Evan Wong, 2nd violin
Wong Wai Yuen, piano
Leiph Hilton “Overmorrow” (World Premiere)
Wong Wai Yuen, piano
Arensky Piano Trio No.1, Op. 32 in D minor
Wong Sze Yuen, piano
Young Uk Kim, violin
Kangho Lee, cello
Popper Hungarian Rhapsody for Cello and Strings, Op. 68(arr. by Wan Yoo)
Kangho Lee, cello
HKGNA Young Virtuosi
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269 La primavera ("Spring")
Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315 L'estate ("Summer")
Young Uk Kim, violin
HKGNA Young Virtuosi
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- For ages 6 and above.