43rd Orchestral Season

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Matteo Ricci (Cancelled)

The Musical Concert

Date and Time
17-18/7/2020 (Fri, Sat) 8:00 pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Ticket Fee
$200, $250, $320, $420
Conductor
Yan Huichang
Performed by
Composer: Henry Lai
Musical Devised for Chinese Orchestra by: Chew Hee Chiat
Directors: Damian Lau, Ata Wong Chun Tat

The young Matteo Ricci crossed the seas to the remote land of China in the East to spread the Christian faith. Before him were two choices: should he insist on transposing the then Western Catholic creeds onto China, or shed his own beliefs and uphold Chinese rituals and customs? He courageously chose a third path that no one before him had dared to take. He learned the Chinese language, strived to understand and appreciate Chinese culture with an open mind, and struck up friendships with courtiers and commoners alike. He devoted his energy and time to put his profound knowledge, discourse in literature, science, protocol, philosophy and religion to use, and finally forged the “Directives of Matteo Rici” which was going to be a useful bridge between the cultures of East and West.


The original full-length musical, Matteo Ricci, was a sold-out event at its premiere. In this remade concert version, it will be an exciting experience for the audience, with the original cast returning to sing live. It is a show not to be missed!

Cancellation Notice of June and July Concerts 

Concerts of HKCO’s 43rd Season originally scheduled for June and July 2020 will be postponed. Please stay tuned on the details. HKCO will host a series of online music events in June and July for you. Let’s thrive on pandemic and calm our souls with music.


For ticket refund details, please visit: https://bit.ly/2WAk27H


Enquiries: 3185 1647 / keithyeung@hkco.org

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Office Address: 7/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong (Marketing and Development Department)

Office hours: 10:00 – 12:30 / 14:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday

Open Rehearsal

Date: 17/7/2020 (Fri)

Time: 4:00pm

Backstage Tour

Date: 18/7/2020 (Sat)

Time: 7:00pm