The zheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a fabled history, is beloved for its clear, resonant and captivatingly expressive tones evoking idyllic Jiangnan water towns or expansive grasslands in the north.

This annual highlight for the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s Youth Zheng Ensemble offers a showcase for their youthful skills and artistic insights. Under the guidance of experienced mentors Choi Ngar Si and Lau Wai Yan, musicians undergo extensive training in ensemble performance, learning to listen and play together in duets and groups, developing synergy and discipline. Audiences are warmly invited to witness the growth of the Hong Kong Youth Zheng Ensemble and to immerse themselves in the heartfelt emotions and dedication of these young musicians.