Quarry Bay Quarryside | Humour Me

Description

Educational Concert Series: Sound\Bridges

Sound\Bridges redefines the concert experience as a thought-provoking journey, deepening appreciation for contemporary music within our community. By fostering curiosity and encouraging exploration, this series invites audiences to experience the full spectrum of contemporary sound, bridging cultural gaps and enhancing musical literacy. Join us as we embark on this enlightening adventure through the innovative world of modern music.

Humour Me!

Humour Me! merges the expressive capabilities of a string quartet with the universal appeal of humour, creating an engaging experience for audiences of all ages. This concert departs from dense academic discourse, connecting contemporary music to relatable, everyday experiences, making it more approachable and enjoyable.

Programme:

Sky Macklay: Many, Many Cadences

Simon Steen-Andersen: Study for String Instrument #1

Richard Ayres: No.38 (3 Small Pieces for String Quartet)

Jörg Widmann: String Quartet No.3 ‘Hunt’

Andrew Norman: Peculiar Strokes

Adrian Wong: Cracked

*GAME\PLAY is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

*The content of this programmes does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

*Hong Kong New Music Ensemble is financially supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

*The Hong Kong Arts Development Council supports freedom of artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council.