Description

Cantonese opera, Guangdong music and the Lingnan School of Painting, collectively known as the “Three Treasures of Lingnan”, shine brightly with their rich heritage. To coincide with the exhibition “Legacy of Lingnan School of Painting: In Commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Chao Shao-an”, a special programme, titled “Harmony of Brush and Melody: A Tribute to Lingnan School of Painting”, will be held. The programme will feature performances by the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble, a local professional Chinese chamber music group. They will present Guangdong music performances and immersive traditional Guangdong musical instrument demonstrations. Paired with the exhibition content, the programme will provide an opportunity for the audience to explore the inheritance, evolution and interconnectedness of the “Three Treasures of Lingnan”.

Part One: Guangdong Music Performance

Courtyard, 1/F

2:00 pm and 4:30 pm (Each session approximately 30 minutes)

Part Two: Immersive Guangdong Musical Instrument Demonstration

“Living Art in Motion” Hall in Chao Shao-an Gallery (each session approximately 10 minutes)*

2:45 pm : Dizi and Xiao Demonstration

3:00 pm : Qinqin Demonstration

3:15 pm : Yehu Demonstration

Projection Programme Zone in Gallery 3 (each session approximately 10 minutes)

3:30 pm : Yangqin Demonstration

3:45 pm : Gaohu Demonstration

Location

Courtyard and the “Legacy of Lingnan School of Painting: In Commemoration of the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Chao Shao-an” Exhibition Galleries, 1/F

Performing Musicians

Mr Chan Kai Him（Gaohu／Erhu）

Mr Yeung Kin Ping（Yehu／Zhonghu／Erhu）

Ms Kwok Ka Ying（Yangqin）

Ms Chan Sze Tung（Qinqin／Zhongruan）

Ms Yau Kwan Lam（Dizi／Xiao）

Participation

Free admission, welcome to join on-site.

*Limited seats of 10 participants for each session of Immersive Guangdong Musical Instrument Demonstration in “Living Art in Motion” Hall. Please sign up at the venue 15 minutes before the programme commences.