50th Orchestral Season

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January 2027
Meet the Performers
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Sun Peng

Sun Peng
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Huo Yong-gang
Ngai Kwun Wa

Ngai Kwun Wa
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Ma Dong Yan
Shen Cheng

Shen Cheng
Zhang Chongxue

Zhang Chongxue
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Li Biaoshun

Commander Hu

Date and Time
15 Jan 2027(Fri) 8:00pm
16 Jan 2027(Sat) 5:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$480, $380, $300, $200
(Half-price ticket discount for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and minders, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients and full-time students. Patrons can only enjoy one of the discount schemes for purchasing tickets.)
Conductor
Sun Peng
Performed by
Banhu: Shen Cheng
Erhu / Gaohu: Li Baoshun
Gaoyin Banhu / Zhongyin Banhu: Huo Yong-gang
Zhuihu / Banhu, Erhu: Ma Dong Yan
Tenor Banhu, Treble Banhu / Zhongyin, Gaoyin Banhu: Ngai Kwun Wa
Eco-Erhu: Zhang Chongxue
Remark
“Masters Legacy Series” advocated by Kenny Koo

The title “Commander Hu” evokes images of battle flags under a strong leader — in reality, it is the revered nickname for the late master virtuoso Liu Mingyuan. In the history of Chinese bowed string instruments, Liu wielded prowess over a wide range of huqins — banhu, erhu, zhonghu, gaohu, and jinghu — hence his honorific title. His performances combined the bold, forthright spirit of northern China with humanistic nuance and warmth, profoundly expressing life. 


This “Commander Hu” concert, jointly presented by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Chinese Instrumental Music Association, pays tribute to this artistic giant. Several leading huqin virtuosos tracing their lineage from Liu — Shen Cheng, Li Baoshun, Huo Yong-gang, Ma Dong Yan, Ngai Kwun Wa and Zhang Chongxue — join in the celebration, bringing their profound artistry to recreate the technical brilliance and creative spirit of their mentor. 


Through the playing of huqins, master and disciples are united in spirit. We cordially invite you to join this grand gathering of the crème de la crème, savouring the artistic temperament of a legendary master as the interplay of bows and strings bears witness to the continuous, ever-vital legacy of Chinese music.


Programmes

Spring Flowers and Autumn Fruits     Wang Yunfei   


Eco-Erhu Solo    Henan Tunes  　Liu Mingyuan    Orch. by Ngai Kwun-wa    

Eco-Erhu: Zhang Chongxie


Full of Joy & A Blessed Year (Arrangement commissioned by the HKCO / Premiere)    Liu Ming-yuan Re-adapted by by Ngai Kwun-wa


January 15

Soprano Banhu and Orchestra    Hebei Hua-Bang-Zi    Folk Music of Hebei  Arr. by Yan Shaoyi    Orch. by Li Heng    

Soprano Banhu: Huo Yonggang


Erhu and Orchestra    Bow Dance (from Dagger Society)　Shang Yi　 Arr. by Liu Mingyuan    

Erhu: Li Baoshun


Zhuihu and Orchestra　Zhong-Zhou-Yun　Liu Wenjin    

Long-neck and Short-neck Zhuihu: Ma Dongyan


Banhu Concerto    The Lion House     Hu Tingjiang    

Banhu: Shen Cheng


Banhu and Orchestra     The Seasons (Spring & Summer)    Liu Mingyuan    

Banhu: Ngai Kwun-wa


January 16
Banhu and Erhu Concerto     Days of Emancipation      Zhu Jian’er   Adapted by Liu Mingyuan and Li Baoshu     Arr. by Ma Dongyan    

Banhu and Erhu: Ma Dongyan

Banhu Solo     Medley of Qinqiang Tunes    Arr. by Guo Futuan    Adapted by Liu Mingyuan     Orch. by Shen Cheng    

Banhu: Shen Cheng

Banhu Concerto   Wanton Strings   (The Fifth Movement of Impressions of Shanxi)   Wang Danhong   

Alto  Banhu: Huo Yonggang

Gaohu Concerto   Legend of the Merlion   (Excerpts) Liu Xijin   

Gaohu: Li Baoshun


Banhu and Orchestra     The Seasons (Spring & Summer)    Liu Mingyuan    

Banhu: Ngai Kwun-wa

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