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HKU MUSE Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert Cycles
Reminiscing a Decade of Music Offerings at the University of Hong Kong
HKU MUSE Concert Series raises the curtains of its tenth season with a star-studded programme line-up at the Grand Hall, including Gavriel Lipkind, Paul Lewis, Isabelle Faust, Alexander Melnikov, Konstantin Lifschitz, Alexei Volodin, Daishin Kashimoto, Alessio Bax, and Nobuyuki Tsujii. Tickets are available at Art-mate.net.
STELLAR ARTIST LINE-UP FOR 'MUSE AT 10' CELEBRATION: Spring 2023 Programme Highlights
- Israeli cello superstar Gavriel Lipkind performs in 2 concerts the complete set of Bach Cello Suites, a cornerstone masterpiece he holds dear to his heart (18-19 Feb);
- 'Arguably the finest Schubert interpreter of his generation' (Gramophone), pianist Paul Lewis returns to present the first 2 concerts of his 4-part Schubert Piano Sonatas cycle (24-25 Feb);
- Paganini Competition winner Isabelle Faust and pianist Alexander Melnikov bring us all of Beethoven's 10 Sonatas for Violin and Piano in 3 concerts (31 Mar-2 Apr)
- Following the highly acclaimed recital marathon of the complete Beethoven 32 piano sonatas, Konstantin Lifschitz will join forces with Alexei Volodin to adorn the hall with an assortment of Russian pianistic gems by Medtner, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich (14-16 Apr);
- Daishin Kashimoto, the First Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic since 2009, will be accompanied by Gramophone 'Editor's Choice' pianist Alessio Bax in 3 sonatas by Mozart, Brahms, and Prokofiev (14 May);
- The ever-motivating pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii returns, this time in a recital, presenting classics by Beethoven, Liszt, and Ravel, as well as Ukrainian composer Nicolai Kapustin's Eight Concert Etudes (10 Jun).
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FROM MUSINGS TO OUTSTANDING MUSIC-MAKING: HKU MUSE's Unique Cultural Footprints
It all began with a muse, an idea, a conceptual seed, to deepen and further Hong Kong's music offerings. As a key part of HKU's Centennial Campus expansion in 2013, the Grand Hall was constructed with astounding acoustics and world-class interior structures that immediately called for a reputable cultural programme to be showcased under the new spotlights. The challenge was apparent: can the new facility offer alternative insights and new inspirations for the HKU community and beyond? With the strong partnership between the University's Department of Music and the then newly formed Cultural Management Office, HKU MUSE (My University Spotlight Encounters) Series was thus born with a mission to reinforce HKU's standing as a pioneer of knowledge and a leading cultural hub of Asia and beyond. Today, HKU MUSE and the Grand Hall have become a significant cultural hallmark in Hong Kong with a rising international reputation, collaborating with the world's top-tier musicians and scholars and serving as a brilliant platform for knowledge exchange.
"In the last 10 years, MUSE has amused, bemused and confused the standard practices in concert presentations, bringing new ideas and energies to the cultural offering in Hong Kong. In doing so, it has raised the University as a major force in cultural leadership, and as a cultural hub for the HKU community and friends. Most of all, MUSE has been a muse for many: inspiring us to explore, create, and think more deeply. MUSE has made the Grand Hall, with its astounding acoustics, a cultural home, a cultural lab, and a living room that lives and breathes live music anew. There are many amazing moments that will always be treasured by our audiences. What's your unforgettable MUSE moment? That's why we are here - to make the invaluable possible. So as we celebrate 10 years of MUSE, be a muse for us in whatever way you can to encourage for years to come." — Prof. Daniel Chua (2022/2023 Season)
10 YEARS OF INSPIRATIONS, 10 MUSICAL SPOTLIGHTS
