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March 2014
First International Guzheng Symposium (IGS)

First International Guzheng Symposium (IGS)


Date and Time9-11/3/2014
VenueThe Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), HKAPA, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Hong Kong Professional Zheng Ensemble present the first annual "International Guzheng Seminar" from 9 March to 11 March, 2014 at HKAPA. The seminar focuses on reviewing the history of Guzheng and anticipating the direction of Guzheng development in the future. Famous Guzheng performer Wang Zhongshan and ethnomusicologist Prof. Lau Cheung-kong are invited to give speeches. Different musicologists and Guzheng professionals, including Prof. Sun Wenyan, Prof. He Zhanhao, Prof. Wang Jianmin, Prof. Yu Siu-wah, Prof. Fan Wei-tsu, Prof. Cheng Te-yuan,and Prof. Xu Lingzi, will also present their study theses from a variety of perspectives and topics. Prof. Yan Huichang is invited to host the round table forum. Moreover, national-renowned Guzheng musicians are invited to performed with Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and HKAPA orchestra in the closing concert. This is definitely a prominent event in both Guzheng and the academic spheres.

By participating in the Opening Ceremony of the First international Zheng Symposium, FoHKCO will be entitled to a 50% discount on all remaining activities in the Symposium (excluding dinner). To take advantage of this offer, please state that you are a “FoHKCO” and add your membership number when completing the online registration.