Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District | WestK x Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra: Chinese Tea and Music – Summer

Description

Embark on a sensorial journey through the perfect union of music and tea

The Xiqu Centre’s iconic Tea House Theatre, with a design inspired by traditional Chinese teahouses, provides the ideal backdrop for an immersive tea and music experience.

Enjoy live performances by musicians from the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO), as well as a Chinese tea demonstration expertly brewed by Tea Master Lu Yuanyuan from Linong Tea. As you relax in the company of delightful melodies and divine aromas, let us guide you through the fundamentals of traditional Chinese music and tea culture.

Guided by Eunice Chow, this multisensory journey of music appreciation seamlessly blends different art forms, offering a tangible understanding of the all-encompassing beauty of Chinese culture.

Programme

Xiao, Zhongruan and Sanxian　Moonlight on the Spring River　Ancient Melody

Sanxian and Zhongruan　High Mountain and Flowing River　Henan Bantouqu　Score collated by Cao Dongfu

Sanxian Solo　Shi-Ba-Ban　Li Yi　Arr. by Zhao Taisheng

Dizi Solo　Orchids in Spring　Zhao Songting and Cao Xing

Dizi, Zhongruan and Sanxian　Melodies from Old Peking　Bai Haoyu

Artistic Team

Performers from HKCO:

Zhao Taisheng (Sanxian)

Ng Kai Hei (Zhongruan)

Chan Chi Yuk (Dizi)

Guided Appreciation: Eunice Chow

Tea Master (Linong Tea): Lu Yuanyuan