As traditional Chinese music forms, ‘silk and bamboo’ represents the sentimental music expression while ‘wind and percussion’ represents the strong and celebrative expression in the Chinese instrumental music tradition. Prior to World War II, Cantonese Opera musicians from Guangdong region had already established a stronghold in Hong Kong through a vibrant album recording industry. After the war, many famous musicians headed south from the Mainland to join in the film dubbing business or became part of the teaching force. All these serve to enrich the local Chinese music, constituting to a unique charm of local music that embraces both the old and the new. This programme is honoured to have the support of many veteran speakers from different sectors to share their insights on the origin, dissemination and development of traditional Chinese music in Hong Kong.
5/6 (WED) Pipa Master Lui Pui-yuen and his Profound Influence
Guest Speaker: Fung Tung
19/6 (WED) Huqin Playing of North and South
Guest Speaker: Koo Sing-fai
26/6 (WED) Kunqu Singing and Bamboo Flute Accompaniment
Guest Speakers: Sou Si-tai, Cheung Lai-chun
3/7 (WED) Recording Industry of Chinese Music in Hong Kong
Guest Speakers: Cheng Wai-tao, Kong Kwok-ping
17/7 (WED) Music Heritage Lies in the Family
Guest Speaker: Ko Yun-hung
24/7 (WED) Wind-and-percussion Music of Chaozhou
Guest Speakers: Lau Fok-kwong, Frederick Lau
In Cantonese