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Music for Tranquility of Mind

Date and Time
28 May 2027 (Fri) 8:00pm
29 May 2027 (Sat) 5:00pm
30 May 2027 (Sun) 3:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre
Ticket Fee
$350, $250
(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
Yan Huichang
Performed by
Host, Dongxiao: Tam Po-shek
Eco- Gaohu: Wong Sum Ho
Eco- Bass Erhu: Mao Qinghua
Remark
Ensemble Concert

Where does one find sanctuary in a bustling metropolis? “Music for Tranquility of Mind“ transforms the concert hall into an elegant and relaxing tea house. Hosted by renowned dongxiao (vertical bamboo flute) master Tam Po-shek, it features a heartfelt dialogue about music and life with Artistic Director Yan Huichang.


This unique concert series has deep roots in the institution. In 1999, Artistic Director Yan recognised Tam’s exceptional gifts and curated the first “Music for Tranquility of Mind” concert for him. What began as a platform to showcase an individual musician’s potential grew, along with “The Way follows nature” and “Xiao melodies soothe the soul”, into a full-fledged series.


For the HKCO Golden Jubilee, Tam returns in an intimate “one table two chairs” setting, sharing his heartfelt reflections on music, wellness and life in Hong Kong. Interwoven with his words, musicians perform familiar melodies classic and popular, enhanced by carefully designed background visuals.


This is a bespoke “spa for the soul” for city dwellers. Through the gentle flow of music and thoughtful, wise words, fatigue and the dust of daily life wash away as we rediscover the beauty and tenderness of living.

Programmes
Love without End    Mok Yin    Lyrics by Doe Ching    Instrumentation and arr. by Huang Chen-Nan

Dongxiao: Tam Po-shuk


Medley    Love Lingers On (Excerpts)


The Little Red Peach    Cantonese Short Tune    Arr. By Li Shek-um


Eco-Gaohu and Orchestra    Autumn Moon on a Placid Lake    Lui Man-shing    Arr. by Li Canxiang    Eco-Gaohu:Wong Sam-ho


A Beautiful Night    Liu Tianhua    Arr. by Yan Huichang


Dongxiao and Orchestra    The Red Candle Tears  (From Hong Kong’s West Side Story)    Arr. by Yau Siu-pun    Dongxiao: Tam Po-shuk


Eco-Bass Erhu and Orchestra    Reflection of the Moon on the Water    Hua Yanjun    Arr. by Peng Xiuwen    Eco-Bass Erhu: Mao Qinghua


The Dream of the Red Chamber Suite  (Excerpts)     Wang Liping


Full Moon and Blossoming Flower    Huang Yijun    Arr. by Peng Xiuwen


Beautiful Clouds Chasing the Moon    Ren Guang    Arr. by Law Wai-lun


Moonlight on the Spring River  (Excerpts)    Ancient tune    Arr. by Qin Pengzhang and Luo Zhongrong


A Medley of Themes from Television Drama Series    Joseph Koo