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Koi Ming-fai & HKCO
The star from Cantonese Opera in concert |
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Koi Ming-fai, a star in Cantonese
Opera, has been thrice selected as one of the Ten Caring Stars of Hong
Kong in 1995, 1997 and 1998, and was presented with the title as The Superstar
of Caring by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in 2001. She was also one
of the Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong.
In this concert series, the
HKCO is delighted and honoured to accompany this leading figure in both
her chosen art form as well as in community work in singing for her fans
and for her ever-growing following.
In true operatic strain, Koi
Ming-fai will be presenting the high-flung emotions in plaintive melodies
that would touch your heart and put you in the historical or romantic
roles of kings, princes and heroes. The HKCO will also be performing some
Cantonese tunes and a new medley of Cantonese operatic arias.
To add to the excitement of
the evening, there will also be a mystery guest making a special appearance.
Get ready for the surprise!
# Although there will
be three concerts in this series, it is anticipated that a large proportion
of the tickets will be snapped up by Koi's fervent fans. Our word of advice,
therefore, for those who would like to hear the star sing, is still "Book
early!"
2-3.4.2004(Fri,
Sat)
Ensemble Cantonese Tunes Medley
Traditional Short Pieces Arr. by Qiu Yongji
Cantonese Operatic Song and the Orchestra
Spring in the Jade Mansion from the scene of The Rendezvous
in The Last Emperor of Southern Tang
To the tune of Po-Zhen-Zi, from the scene of The Surrender in
The Last Emperor of Southern Tang
To the tune of As the Waves Wash the Sands, from the scene of
The Rape of a Queen in The Last Emperor of Southern Tang
To the tune of Yu-Mei-Ren, from the scene of A Sad Seventh Night of the Seventh Moon
in The Last Emperor of Southern Tang
Arr. by Phoon Yew-tien
Cantonese Operatic Song and the Orchestra
The Long Search from the scene of Looking for the Beauty in
Chuluo Village in Xi Shi on the Misty River
Retreating to Nowhere Land from the scene of Boating on the
Five Lakes in Xi Shi on the Misty River
Nanyin from the scene of Pledge of Love in the Garden in The
Kidnapped Bride
Arr. by Li Shek-um
Ensemble Princess Chang Ping Rhapsody Phoon Yew-tien
Cantonese Operatic Song and the Orchestra Moonlight on the Spring
River
Ancient Melody Arr. by Qin Pengzhang &
Luo Zhongrong Lyrics by Yip Shiu-tak
Cantonese Tune and Orchestra Set to the tune of What a Bounteous
Land! Yu Chiu-for
Orch. by Li Shek-um
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| Date:
2-3.4.04
Time: 8:00 pm
Date: 3.4.04
Time: 3:00 pm |
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Venue:
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Concert Hall |
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$300, $220, $160,
$100 |
Koi Ming-fai / Cantonese Operatic Singing
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Koi
Ming-fai is one of the best loved stars in Cantonese Opera today.
She first pursued her interest at the Cantonese Opera School
of the Chinese Artists' Association of Hong Kong (Pak Wo), where
she was trained in wenwusheng (military and civil male roles).
She has a handsome stage persona, and is gifted with a clear,
appealing voice.
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She
became the god-daughter of the famous Cantonese Opera star,
Lam Ka-sing, in 1993. Lam taught her the best of his art in
voice and delivery as well as all aspects of his performing
art. Koi's partnership with Ng Mei-ying has won for them the
recognition as 'the perfect pair'.
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Koi
was presented with the title as The Superstar of Caring by the
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in 2001. She was also one of the
Ten Most Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong.
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