| Composer | Piece |
| Kam Shing-hei | Rhapsody of Tang Dynasty |
| Chu Kai-yeung | The Suite of Three Mystical Animals |
| Kam Shing-hei | Flowers of the Months |
| Kam Shing-hei | With Dragons |
| Chu Kai-yeung | Enduring, Elegant, Empowered |
| Chu Kai-yeung | Flying Horse of Gansu |
| Kam Shing-hei | Awakening Dragon, Terrace of Fuxi |
| Kam Shing-hei | The Nature* |
(*Featuring Ms Han Yan as guest pipa soloist)
Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble
Founded in 2018 by Ms Leonie Ki, the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble brings together two composers: Mr. Kam Shing Hei and Mr. Chu Kai Yeung, and eight musicians to revive the cultural heritage of Dunhuang. Guided by the values of inheritance, preservation, and innovation, the ensemble transforms the artistic treasures of the grotto murals into contemporary resonance. The emsemble’s performances emphasise audiovisual integration, combining live music with animated backdrops to create an immersive experience that transports the audience to the very heart of the scene. The ensemble’s mission is to celebrate Chinese culture through arts and music, inspiring audiences, fostering dialogue across borders, and nurturing future generations. With this vision, the ensemble aspires to be a global beacon of Chinese culture, uniting communities worldwide through tradition and innovation.
Han Yan (Pipa)
Young pipa player Han Yan is a member of the Pipa Professional Committee of the Shanghai Musicians Association, and a faculty member at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She has won many accolades in national competitions including the Gold Prize in the Juvenile Group at the 3rd “Wenhua Art School Awards” National Ethnic Musical Instrument Performance Competition.
She was a soloist in the Ministry of Culture’s “Chinese Culture Lecture Hall – Harmony of Chinese and Western Strings” delegation on tour to Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. She has been frequently invited to collaborate with renowned orchestras including China Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Orchestra of Amsterdam, as well as acclaimed conductors including Tan Dun and Yu Long.
The programme will run for about 1 hour and 45 minutes including a 15-minute intermission.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenters reserve the right to change the programme and substitute artists.
For ticketing enquiries, please contact the respective performance venues.
Information provided by the Artists.
A contribution programme of The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival.
