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For English Version Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival Organized by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Co-presented by Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society In Conjunction with Taikoo Shing Chinese Orchestra Tuen Mun Youth Chinese Orchestra Hong Kong YWCA Chinese Orchestra Hong Kong Juvenile & Youth Chinese Classical Orchestra City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Pipe Band and Marching Consulting Company Hong Kong Music Lover Chinese Orchestra HKFS Chinese Musical Band Choi Wan St. Joseph's Primary School (AM) Alumi Chinese Orchestra Mandarin Travel (International) Co Ltd Hospital Authority Chinese Orchestra Police Chinese Culture Club Chinese Orchestra Supported by Hong Kong Tourism Board Plaza Hollywood The Organizing Committee: Chairman: Yan Huichang (Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, HKCO) Vice-Chairmen: Choo Boon-chong (Chairman, Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society / Dizi Assistant Principal, HKCO) Sun Yongzhi (Section Leader (Wind) / Dizi Principal, HKCO) Tony Lai (Managing Director, Mandarin Travel (International) Co Ltd) Chin Man-wah Celina (Executive Director, HKCO) Council Members: Lee Chi-kit (Committee member, Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society) Chew Hee-chiat (Assistant Conductor, HKCO) Chan Chiu-yin (Committee member, Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society) Fok Pik-lin (Cultural Promotion Officer, Mandarin Travel (International) Co Ltd) Naomi Chung (Programme Manager, HKCO) Secretary: Yeung Kar-man Karen (Programme Executive, HKCO)
Among the many types of wind instruments in China, the dizi and the xiao distinguish themselves with their poignant tone colours. The dizi is of a simpler construction; it can express rich nuances of emotions in fluid and florid tones, and can be so penetrating in sound that it is described as 'being able to break rocks and penetrate the clouds'. The xiao, on the other hand, is more subtle, to the point of being introspective; it has warmer, more natural tones, and is noted for its lyrical qualities. With the hectic lifestyle we lead in Hong Kong, we need music like this to purge our mind and soul. Following the success of the Hong Kong Huqin Festival in 2001 and the Hong Kong Drum Festival in 2003, the latter of which was a feat to revive Hong Kong after the SARS outbreak, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra hopes to bring to the community The Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival as a sanctuary of beauty and peace, a source of new energy and inspiration, and a soulful retreat.
The Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival is organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, co-presented by the Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society, in conjunction with the City University of Hong Kong, The Avenue of Stars, various music groups in Hong Kong and Mandarin Travel (International) Co Ltd, and with the generous support of the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The festival programme will include a 'Dizi Marathon' exhibitions, talks, demonstrations and two concerts, Xiao - the Instrument that Tells of Journeys in Life and Chinese Flute Virtuosi In Concert. We hope that it will be a musical expedition that can enhance your interest in and give you more in-depth knowledge of the two instruments. I look forward to taking this musical expedition with all members of the community of Hong Kong. It will be a challenging self-discovery tour. So come join us! Yan Huichang Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Dizi Marathon Another Grand Musical Feat We welcome all members of the community and organizations to participate in this mass gathering on the Avenue of Stars, where we can enjoy the breeze from the harbour and the breathtaking city lights as we fill the air with dizi and other woodwind music. Come and join us! Participants may decorate their instruments with any flashing or gleaming material so that when the event takes place, it will be a spectacular scene of lights from the Marathon players against the illuminations of the Victoria Harbour. There will also be other Chinese music groups and orchestras joining in on the occasion. It promises to be an exciting, memorable evening of sights and sounds for all music-makers. So sign up now! Interested persons are invited to register first, and we will supply you with the scores for practice. Only a limited number of seats are available for ad hoc participants on the day of the event.
Open to all Chinese dizi music players 3.7.2005(Sun)5:00 - 8:00pm Avenue of Stars, Tsimshatsui International Woodwind Marathon All woodwind music players are welcome 4.8.2005(Thu)5:00 - 8:00pm Avenue of Stars, Tsimshatsui Activities include: Performances by various music groups Mass Performance The Mass Rally - with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra A Symphony of Lights - multimedia show The Dizi Marathon is open to the public and all are welcome. The Mass Performance takes place on the Avenue of Stars. Participants will be divided into three sections along the harbour front. As they play different pieces according to the repertoire assigned in the form of a relay, the air will be filled with the lilting notes of the wind instruments. Registration 1. Registration Forms are available at: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong City Hall, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall, Kwai Tsing Theatre, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, Tom Lee Piano Company, Eight Sound Musical Instruments and Harmony Music Co., or download Application Form. 2. How to Register: Please fax your completed Registration Form to (852) 2815 5615, by mail or in person to: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 7/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
Deadline: 31.3.2005(Chinese Dizi Marathon) 15.5.2005(International Woodwind Marathon)
Preview and Demo Scores are below, please do not save. Chinese Dizi Marathon on 3 July
Selection for Section A :
Song of the Wagon Driver I
Selection for Section B :
Laughter on the Sea
Selection for Section C :
Journey to Suzhou (Excerpt)
Selection for Section A :
Lift Up Your Veil
Selection for Section B :
Jasmine
Selection for Section C :
The Herdsmen's Song (Excerpt) Exhibition The World of Flutes - An Exhibition of Flutes of Different Places and Periods Flutes originated from different places and under long influence of local environment and culture show diversified variations in their configuration, appearance, materials and methods of making, and playing styles and techniques, and thus each forms special and unique feature. This exhibition will show you the flutes in the past and nowadays, and of the West and the East, fully immersing you into a marvelously wonderful world of flutes. Exhibition Venue & Date Plaza Hollywood 18 - 22.5.2005 The Metropolis Mall 23 - 29.5.2005 Hong Kong Central Library 1.6 - 31.7.2005 City University of Hong Kong 13 - 21.6.2005 Kingswood Ginza 22.6 - 2.7.2005 New Town Plaza 4 - 10.7.2005 Hong Kong UST 11 - 17.7.2005 Ma On Shan Plaza 18 - 24.7.2005 The Centre 8-22.8.2005 Dizi Demonstration Performance The Metropolis Mall 29.5.2005 (Sun) Kingswood Ginza 26.6.2005 (Sun) New Town Plaza 9.7.2005 (Sat) Ma On Shan Plaza 24.7.2005 (Sun) New World Centre 29.7.2005 (Fri) Make Your Own Dizi Workshop Conducted by: Wang Yiliang, famous dizi-maker from Shanghai No 1 Rehearsal Room, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (in Potunghua) This is a workshop that covers all theories and technical aspects of the Chinese bamboo flute, dizi. It will be in two sessions: Session 1: A master craftsman will talk about and demonstrate all the steps involved in making a dizi, from selecting the material, pre-treatment, making the instrument, pitching, tuning, to maintenance etc.. Alternatively, those who are interested may elect to sit-in during this part of the course. 27.7.2005(Wed)7:30-9:00pm Session 2: Under the instruction of the master craftsman, participants would learn how to make a dizi themselves: from the sanding of finger holes, tying of strings, pitching and tuning etc.. The class size will be kept to 20 and under. 28.7.2005(Thu)7:30-9:30pm or 30.7.2005(Sat) 3:00-5:00pm Special acknowledgement
The HKCO wishes to thank Eight Sound Musical Instrument Store for sponsoring Mr Wang Yiliang's visit to Hong Kong. The semi-processed pipe supplied to all participants is made of excellent material. A similar product, when finished, would sell for over HK$200. It will also carry the engraved mark of 'The Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival', thus making it a wonderful memento of the occasion. No Concessions apply Course Fee:HK$480.00 (includes one semi-processed pipe, sleeve and simple dizi-making tools) Sit-in Fee:HK$120.00 (for session 1 only) For details on enrolment, please call 3185 1612. * For safety reasons, those who wish to participate in the session 2 must be aged 15 and above.
Talk I
Expressive Lyricism in the Chinese Flute Xiao Speaker: Tam Po-shek, veteran dizi musician of HKCO 22.6.2005 (Wed) 6:45pm to 8:45pm Wei Hing Theatre, City University of Hong Kong Free of charge (in Cantonese) Pick a bamboo tube, drill a few holes, and you have a dongxiao, or xiao for short. It is amazing how a simple instrument like this could have become an icon in Chinese culture. How can the lilting notes of the xiao convey the complexity of human emotions so well? Come and find out. The talk covers the following aspects: 1. The Spirit of 8000 Years Ago - the gushao (bone whistle) excavated from an ancient tomb; 2. The Moon over Guanshan - the sadness of ravages of war; 3. The Wild Geese Landing on the Shoals - the free spiritedness of the Chinese literati; 4. Wang Zhaojun - the heart that is torn between the home and the country; 5. The Toll of Temple Bells - truth in the vicissitudes of the world; 6. Beautiful Clouds Chasing the Moon - nostalgia for the home far away; 7. Forget All That Is in Your Heart - memories that will last for a lifetime; 8. A Stormy World - reflections on life * Seating is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Talk II The Bamboo Flute - Dizi Speaker: Cheung Heung-wah, the Founding Chairman of Hong Kong Bamboo Flute Society 6.7.2005(Wed)6:45pm to 8:45pm Wei Hing Theatre, City University of Hong Kong Free of charge(in Cantonese) The bamboo flute is a universal instrument, with a long history in the world. Structurally it is very simple, and could have been invented by any race. One might even say where there is mankind, there would be a flute. This is a talk that covers many aspects of Chinese bamboo flute, or dizi: the history, types, the many schools of playing the instrument and their representative figures. There will also be a music appreciation segment in which some of the most memorable works will be played. Come and enjoy the lyrical notes of this wind instrument while learning more about its background! * Seating is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
Concert
Xaio - the Instrument that Tells of Journeys in Life 24-25.6.2005(Fri, Sat) Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall Conductor:Yan Huichang Xiao: Sun Yongzhi, Choo Boon-chong Host: Yan Huichang, Tam Po-shek Chinese Flute Virtuosi in Concert 5-6.8.2005(Fri, Sat) Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Conductor:Yan Huichang Solo : Li Zhen, Yu Xunfa, Zhang Weiliang, Sun Yongzhi Passport to the Musical Expedition Activity Log of the Musical Expedition For every activity you participate, you will receive one point. The more points you receive, the higher you will score for ticket discounts! (No points for exhibition)
Bonus points for the Musical Expedition The more points you receive, the higher you will score for ticket discounts! 1. Collect 4 bonus points and you will receive 15% discount on any category of tickets (Adult, Senior Citizen and Student) for the concert series, Chinese Flute Virtuosi in Concert. Limited to 2 tickets per person. 2. Collect 5 bonus points and you will receive 20% discount on any category of tickets (Adult, Senior Citizen and Student) for the concert series, Chinese Flute Virtuosi in Concert. Limited to 2 tickets per person. 3. Collect 6 bonus points and you will receive 25% discount on any category of tickets (Adult, Senior Citizen and Student) for the concert series, Chinese Flute Virtuosi in Concert. Limited to 2 tickets per person. If you have collected 6 bonus points in all, you will also be invited to go onstage to receive a certificate at the Chinese Flute Virtuosi in Concert. Please register by contacting the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra prior to attending the concert. As a participant in the Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival, and join the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in completing the Musical Expedition 2005. "Hong Kong Dizi and Xiao Festival" booklet is available in all URBTIX outlets, with the listed of all activities details. Enquiries : Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 7/F., Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 3185 1600 | Fax: (852) 2815 5615
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