Hong Kong Cello Festival 2009

21.4 – 03.5.2009

Hong Kong Cello Festival 2009 is the first festival focusing on the music of Cello in Hong Kong. The Festival will features a recital by famous cellist, master classes, concert for participants, and school touring performances, with the aim to promote cello to general public.

Artem Konstantinov Cello Recital

02.05.2009 (Sat)      8pm

Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre

Tickets: $180, $120

Prgramme:

Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op.70

Brahms: Sonata for Piano and Violoncello in E minor, Op.38

           I: Allegro non Troppo

           II: Allegretto quasi Menuetto

           III: Allegro

Frank: Sonata in A Major

Cello: Artem Konstantinov

Piano: Nikolay Alexandrov

Artem Konstantinov

Artem Konstantinov was born in Russia and studied cello at the Glinka School in Novosibirsk and at the Moscow Conservatory of Music, Guildhall School of Music in London. Prizes  winner  in  Competitions of Young Cellists (Russia), International Competition of Young Ensemble of Art (Moscow), Competition of Chamber Music in Palma D’Ora (Italy), Russian National Cello Competition (Russia). In 2001 he received an honorary award from the Russian Department of Culture. Studied and collaborated with great musicians and cellists M.Rostropovich, N.Shashovskaya, K.Rodin, A.Rudin, S.Popov, A.Kniazev, L.Evgrafov, M.Tarasova. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras in Europe, Russia and the best orchestras in Asia. From 1999 to 2005 he served as principal-soloist cellist of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra. He joined City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong as Principal cellist in 2006 and served as guest Principal of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

20% off for Hong Kong Cellist Society Members (Full price ticket only. Please show your membership card when purchase)

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and full-time students. (Half-price tickets with quota on first-come-first-served basis) 

BLACK - Hong Kong Premiere

14.Oct.2008 (Tue) | 8pm
Venue: Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
Ticket: $200, $150, $120

Presented by HKCS
Sponsored by Cello Factory

Cello:
Richard Bamping
Artem Konstantinov
Tim Frank
Ron Wilson
Double Bass:
George Lomdaridze

Mystery “Black” Music! Let’s reveal by yourself!
Leading cellists and double bass players in Hong Kong

One of the most loved musical instruments of all time, the Cello, especially when supported by its big brother the Double Bass, is the living heart of a vast and diverse array of ensembles. Its listeners also enjoy an abundant and varied repertoire of solo works spanning almost 400 years, which surely has been inspired by its closeness to the human voice.
Black is a uniquely flexible group of musicians comprising 4 Cellos and a Double Bass, which is committed to creating new avenues of music making.
So close your eyes, clear your thoughts, and allow Black to awaken your imagination!

Program
1. Antonin Dvorák - Slavonic Dance No. 1 Op. 72 No. 2 Originally in E Minor. Allegretto Grazioso.
2. Antonin Dvorák Slavonic Dance No. 5, Op. 72 No. 8 Originally in A Flat Major. Grazioso E Lento, Ma Non Troppo, Quasi Tempo Di Valse.
3. Franz Schubert - Andantino from Rosamunde.
4. Arvo Pärt - Fratres.
5. David Funck - Suite for five Cellos.
6. David Popper - Requiem for three Cellos and Piano. Op. 66
7. Negro Spiritual – Nobody Knows De Trouble I’ve Seen.
8. Thomas Tallis - O Nata Lux
9. J.S. Bach - Chorale Prelude: Ich Ruf’ zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ.
10. L.V. Beethoven - Largo Appassionato from the A Major piano sonata op. 2/2
11. P.I. Tchaikovsky - Andante Cantabile from the String Quartet No. 1 Op. 11
12. P.I. Tchaikovsky - Rococo Variations

Tickets available at URBTIX outlets from 14 September
20% off for Hong Kong Cellist Society Members (Full price ticket only. Please show your membership card when purchase)
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and full-time students. (Half-price tickets with quota on first-come-first-served basis)
Ticket Enquiries & Reservations:  2734 9009
Programme Enquiries:  2728 7906
Credit Card Telephone Booking:  2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk

This performance receives support from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s reduction of Hire Charges Scheme.

Hong Kong Cellist Society Presents

Sarah Tsang Cello Recital

Piano:  Charles Lau

Prgramme:

Rachmaninoff: Vocalise in E minor, Opus 34, No.14
Brahms: Sonata for Piano and Violoncello in E minor, Op.38
I: Allegro non Troppo
II: Allegretto quasi Menuetto
III: Allegro
Fauré: Elégie, Op.24
Saint-Saëns: Allegro Appassionato, Op.43
Mendelssohn: Song Without Words

9.8.2008 (Sat) 8pm
Cultural Activities Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
$150, $120


Tickets available at URBTIX outlets from 9 July
20% off for Hong Kong Cellist Society Members (Full price ticket only. Please show your membership card when purchase)
Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and full-time students. (Half price tickets with quota on first-come-first-serve basis)

Ticket Enquiries & Reservations: 2734 9009
Programme Enquiries: 2728 7906
Credit Card Telephone Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk